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Oxford’s legendary 'Inklings' pub, where C.S. Lewis and JRR Tolkien socialized and discussed works, to be restored

Restoration plans for a public house where C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien used to meet and socialise together have received approval. A press release by the Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT), owned ...
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Foster + Partners unveils plans for first pub project

British studio Foster + Partners has announced plans to restore The Eagle and Child pub in Oxford, UK, which is the architecture firm's first-ever project involving a public house. Dating back to 1840 ...
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Revamp of Eagle and Child continues following £8m sale

Renovation work on one of Oxford's most famous pubs will continue throughout 2026, with plans for reopening in 2027. The Eagle and Child in St Giles, renowned for its links with fantasy writers JRR ...
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Famous Oxford pub will be 'sensitively' restored, pledge designers

Oxford's famous Eagle and Child pub will be "sensitively" restored, according to the architects in charge of redesigning it. The Eagle and Child in St Giles, renowned for its links with fantasy ...
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When will famous city pub with links to Tolkien open to punters?

Renovation work is well under way at one of Oxford's most famous pubs which is expected to open next year. The Eagle and Child in St Giles, renowned for its links with fantasy writers JRR Tolkien and ...