Oxford is a beautiful and historic city in the south of England. With one of the world's most famous universities, the city has no less than nine hundred buildings that are listed as having architectural or historical merit, and most of them are located within one square mile The High Street has been described as the most scenic in Europe. Stratford-upon-Avon in Warwickshire is a historic town on the river Avon. It is most well known as the birthplace of the English playwright and poet, William Shakespeare. Today, Stratford-upon-Avon is the home of the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) and their riverside theatre. It is a major tourist destination in the United Kingdom.