| Burford is a town found in Oxfordshire, England. Some | | | | the standard of the Golden dragon, of which fell in |
| buildings in the town can be dated back to the 15th | | | | battle. The mighty Aethelum's sarcophagus was found |
| century such as the parish church. The church is | | | | in the area in 1814 and can be viewed in Burford |
| famous for its merchants' guild chapel, and a memorial | | | | Church Yard. This celebration is continued to keep |
| to Edmund Harman, Henry the VIII's barber-surgeon. | | | | alive the tradition of the golden dragons of the Britons. |
| Burford was known for its wool trade up until the 17th | | | | Cotswold Wildlife Park is about 2 mile south of Burford. |
| century. The Tolsey was once the center of the local | | | | The wildlife park has many exhibits on amphibians, |
| wool trade and can be found at the center of high | | | | invertebrates, birds, reptiles and mammals from around |
| street. | | | | the world. Originally the park was part of the Bradwell |
| A famous 13th century house still standing is the | | | | Grove Estates. In 1969 the owner of the estate |
| Burford Priory. This country house was remodeled | | | | opened the grounds to the public and in 1970 animals |
| over the years until it was restored to its original glory | | | | from around the world were brought in to produce |
| at the beginning of the 19002. In 1949 the priory was | | | | over 40 different types of exhibits. |
| the home of the society of the Salvation of Our Lady. | | | | Burford is home to the Burford Garden Company, a |
| Eventually the number of nuns at the priory diminished | | | | store that encompasses 15 acres. The shop is an |
| and eventually included Benedictine monks. However in | | | | independently owned home and garden center that |
| 2008 it was converted back to a private home. | | | | has two restaurants and a fresh food market. Many |
| There was supposedly a battle fought in Burford in | | | | celebrities who live in the area like to frequent it and |
| 752AD. The battle was told as being long and bloody | | | | include, Kate Winslet, David Cameron, Kate Moss and |
| and fought against the Saxons. The anniversary of this | | | | members of the band Radiohead. |
| battle is celebrated by the residents, as it is famous for | | | | |