Coaching Days in Oxford and the The Mitre

Coaching Days in Oxford and at The Mitre, compiled by R.A.H. Spiers and published in 1928, is a historical account focusing on the era of coaching inns and stagecoach travel in Oxford, particularly highlighting the significance of The Mitre Hotel as a central coaching inn. The book captures the vibrant coaching culture of Oxford, detailing the operations, notable figures, and the role of The Mitre as a key hub for long-distance coaches running routes such as London to Oxford. It offers insights into the social and transport history of the period, illustrating the importance of coaching inns in the city’s connectivity and daily life during the coaching age.