ABOUT JERICHO - ARTS
Arts in Jericho
Since the days of the pre-Raphaelites, Jericho has been a focal point for artistic activity - for painters, writers and more recently TV production.
Opening the heart of Jericho
Clare Cochrane reports on her project to stimulate Jericho stories and memories
Dec 03 2011
Clare Cochrane reports on her project to stimulate Jericho stories and memories
Exploring Lyra’s Jericho
Lucy Sholl talks to Philip Pullman who uses Jericho as a setting in his series of best-selling fantasy novels
Jun 02 2004
Lucy Sholl talks to Philip Pullman who uses Jericho as a setting in his series of best-selling fantasy novels
Inspector Morse in Jericho
Lucy Sholl recalls Combe Road’s starring role in the historic TV series.
Jun 02 2003
Lucy Sholl recalls Combe Road’s starring role in the historic TV series.
A new face for the Phoenix
After months shrouded in scaffolding, the Phoenix has finally re-emerged.
Nov 01 1998
After months shrouded in scaffolding, the Phoenix has finally re-emerged.
Jericho churns out the write stuff
Writing is one of Jericho's growth industries. As well as having one of the world's most famous publishers we also have more than our share of authors.
Jan 02 1996
Writing is one of Jericho's growth industries. As well as having one of the world's most famous publishers we also have more than our share of authors.
Did you know?
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
What St Barnabas Church cost to build?
Thomas Combe the Superintendent of OUP and it was he who commissioned and paid for the construction of the church in 1869 at a cost of £6,492. All the interior fittings were provided for about £900. The campanile was erected in 1872 for £800.
