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The Mogford Prize is a short story writing competition offering a £10 000 award annually, proudly supporting PEN International, and founded by The Oxford Collection owner Jeremy Mogford.
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The Oxford Collection’ is an independently owned collection of two 5 star plus luxury hotels and three stunning restaurants, all in central Oxford.
Both hotels are situated in historic landmark buildings within easy reach of the most popular attractions in the City Centre and Our restaurants are Oxford’s most popular destinations for visitors to the City and locals alike.
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On Oxford’s bustling High Street, peering out onto St Mary’s Church and the iconic Radcliffe Camera, Quod Restaurant with its unrivalled location forms the lively hub of the Old Bank Hotel.
Regulars and visitors alike flock to Quod for its broad menu of European classics with an emphasis on British produce. Head chef Rohan Kashid and his team produce daily blackboard specials and a superb value weekday set lunch menu…
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Famous for its intimate, bohemian, clubby atmosphere, the Parsonage Grill displays an amazing collection of eclectic oil paintings; mainly portraits of well-known writers and artists.
Head Chef, Allan McLaughlin, takes pride in using the best produce, cooked simply to create classic British dishes with a modern, light touch…
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The independently owned Old Bank, centrally located on Oxford’s famous High, is a breath-taking statement in design. The 5 star hotel has 43 luxury bedrooms, many with unrivalled views of the city’s most famous landmarks.
The hotel is surrounded by the colleges of Merton, All Souls, Christ Church and University and sits proudly opposite the iconic Radcliffe Camera and Bodleian library…
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Gees Restaurant offers locals and visitors a uniquely rustic, Mediterranean dining experience set in a unique Victorian Glasshouse.
Enjoy one of our expertly made house cocktails, dine in the light-filled conservatory amidst olive trees and plants, choose from a daily evolving seasonal menu inspired by the regional dishes of Spain and Italy, cooked on the wood fire oven and charcoal grill…
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The 17th century wisteria-clad Parsonage is situated in the heart of this historic city at the end of the beautiful boulevard St Giles.
A striking balance of old & new, each of the 35 individually designed bedrooms & suites feature luxurious handmade beds, rich natural fabrics, unique Oxford sketches and magnificent marble bathrooms…
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Every year we invite two judges to join Jeremy Mogford in choosing the winner of a £10,000 award.
Food and drink must be at the heart of the winning tale. The short story could, for instance, be about crime or intrigue; about a chance meeting over a drink; a life-changing conversation over dinner; or perhaps the details of a relationship explored through food or drink…
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