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| | Find out more about some of the Oxford locations used in the film. |
| | | Take a look at our gallery of Oxford locations used in the film. Here's some more information on those Oxford locations. | Where:
Divinity School, Bodleian Library. | Harry's world:
Used in both films as Hogwarts Sanatorium. | The look:
The ceiling features images of beasts and biblical scenes. Described by experts as a "masterpiece of English Gothic architecture". | Day job:
Built in 1488 for the teaching of theology at Oxford University. | Visitors:
Welcome, during opening hours. |
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Duke Humfrey's Library. | Harry's world:
Hogwarts Library. | The look:
Duke Humfrey's has more than 80 miles of book shelves, making it one of the most complete libraries in the world.
Lots of old volumes give ideal gothic/Potteresque feel. | Day job:
Read-only facility frequented by swotting students. | Visitors:
Can only be seen as part of a guided tour. |
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Christ Church College's dining hall. | Harry's world:
Hogwarts dining hall (used in the sorting ceremony). | The look:
The building has a hammerbeam roof and was built in the 1500s but was updated with century battlements and pinnacles in the 19th century. | Day job:
Still used for meals by students at this famous Uni college. | Visitors:
Christ Church is open to the public most days in the year. It is closed on Christmas day. |
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