ABOUT JERICHO - LANDMARKS
Jericho Wharf
A remarkable community initiative
Posted - June 17, 2015
The long-derelict canalside site is the location for a community development project that will include a boatyard, a new community centre and a vibrant public square in front St Barnabas Church.
The project is being managed by the Jericho Wharf Trust, which is composed of four local organizations:
Jericho Wharf website
For the latest information on this project please visit the
- Jericho Community Association
- Jericho Community Boatyard
- Jericho Living Heritage Trust
- St Barnabas Church
Jericho Wharf website
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Did you know?
Where the name Jericho comes from?
The name Jericho is probably taken from the parable of the Good Samaritan. Traditionally the name was given to places where travellers who arrived after the town gates had closed at sunset could find lodgings overnight.
Where we work?
According to the 2001 Census, in Jericho 28% of those working were self-employed, while 18% worked part time. Around 20% were in higher professional occupations compared with 14% for Oxford. We also tend to work nearby: 72% of people worked within five kilometres of their home; 18% went to work on foot, 13% by car and 6% by bike