Photographs taken at Christ Church College on Saturday, August 8 show the normally green grass looking dry and straw-coloured. The parched appearance comes as Thames Water’s temporary hosepipe ban remains in force across its supply area, including Oxfordshire. READ MORE: Oxfordshire set for stifling 35°C heatwave this week amid hosepipe banChrist Church College at Oxford University. READ MORE: Boris Johnson makes new move after victory with wife at £3.8m manorChrist Church College at Oxford University. (Image: Newsquest)Despite their unusually brown appearance, Oxford’s famous lawns are likely to bounce back once the hot spell and hosepipe ban pass.