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ABOUT JERICHO - LANDMARKS

Jericho landmarks

Jericho has many distinctive features - old and new. Here is a selection.

Jericho Health Centre
New Radcliffe House
<p>A functional building that offers ample space for two health practices</p>
Mar 14 2016
Blavatnik School of Government
Oxford's most striking new building
<p>Benefactor Leonard Blavatnik wanted a 'bold' design</p>
Feb 02 2016
Jericho Wharf
A remarkable community initiative
Artist's impression of the proposed development. To the left is the boatyard, above which is the hall of the community centre.
Jun 17 2015
Worcester College
Founded in 1714 on the site of a former monastery.
<p>The entrance to the old monastery, the Carmelite gate in Walton Street</p>
Jun 01 2015
Oxford University Press
Jericho's largest and most distinguished employer
<p>Oxford University Press frontage on Walton Street</p>
May 29 2015
St Sepulchre’s cemetery
A quiet sanctuary
<p>St Sepulchre's,cemetary</p>
Jan 16 2013
Oxford Synagogue
A dramatic renovation
<p>Orthodox Synagogue, before the 2004 renovation</p>
Jan 16 2013
St Barnabas Church
Jericho's most distinctive landmark
<p>St Barnabas Church</p>
Jan 16 2013
St Paul’s Church (Freud’s)
A distinctive building on Walton Street, now a cafe and arts venue
<p>St. Paul's Church, now Freud's cafe</p>
Dec 26 2012
Jericho Tavern
Jericho's first landmark
<p>Jericho Tavern, Walton Street</p>
Dec 26 2012
St Barnabas School
One of the city's most successful schools
<p>St. Barnabas School, Hart Street</p>
Dec 26 2012
Baptist Chapel
The only non-conformist chapel in Jericho which is still in use.
<p>Baptist Chapel, Albert Street</p>
Dec 26 2012
Oxford canal
The canal is one of Jericho's most attractive amenities.
<p>Jericho is almost at the end of the Oxford Canal</p>
Dec 25 2012

Did you know?

How many people live in Jericho?

In 2011 Jericho had a population of 1,400 residents living in households. There are no communal establishment residents. There has been little change in the total number of residents since 2001.

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.

Diary

OUP Spring Concert 2026 Wed 18 Mar - 7.30 pm
St Barbabas Church
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Saturday 4 April - 10:00 AM
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