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🏠 Oxford (Polstead Road): A childhood home of T.E. Lawrence (of Arabia)

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🏠 Oxford (Polstead Road): A childhood home of T.E. Lawrence (of Arabia)
Residence of the legendary archaeologist and military officer


🕐 1 min read · Updated 1 Apr 2026 at 17:25
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  • Occupied by the Lawrence family from 1896 to 1921
  • Located on Polstead Road, Oxford, England
  • Home during T.E. Lawrence's formative years and early archaeological career
  • Current address designation: 5 Polstead Road

In the summer of 1896, T.E. Lawrence and his family relocated to 2 Polstead Road in Oxford, where they remained for twenty-five years until 1921. During this period, Lawrence transformed from a young student into an internationally recognized figure, earning the epithet "Lawrence of Arabia" for his role as a military strategist and liaison officer in the Middle East during the First World War ...

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