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ABOUT JERICHO - STREETS

Streets

Jericho's streets, although mostly laid out at the end of the 19th century, were build by different landowners or developers, which is reflected in their individual character.

Canal Street
Canal Street runs roughly parallel with the Oxford canal.
<p>Canal Street with St Barnabas</p>
Dec 27 2012
Juxon Street
One of Jericho's more uniform streets, now owned by Lucys.
<p>Houses in Juxon Street have narrow walled gardens</p>
Dec 27 2012
Jericho Street
Jericho Street appears to have existed long before the district was built up.
<p>Jericho Street</p>
Jan 15 2013
Nelson Street
Until 1840 Nelson Street was little more than a muddy track.
<p>Nelson Street</p>
Jan 15 2013
Richmond Road
Richmond Road was originally called Worcester Terrace.
<p>Richmond Road</p>
Jan 15 2013
Wellington Street
Wellington Street was originally known as New College Lane.
<p>Wellington Street</p>
Jan 15 2013
Walton Lane
Walton Lane provided rear access for servants and tradesmen.
<p>Walton Lane</p>
Jan 15 2013
Walton Street
The road takes its name from the ancient manor of Walton.
<p>Walton Street</p>
Jan 15 2013
How did our roads get their names

Oct 04 1983
Revealing the history of Richmond Road
Helen Hatcher explains why she has been snooping around Richmond Road.
Oct 04 1997

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.

Why Juxon Street?

Juxon Street is named after William Juxon, President of St John’s College from 1621-33.

Diary

The Baroque Saxophone Wed 03 Jun - 5.30 pm
St Barnabas Church
Street Fair 2026
Sat 06 Jun - 12.00 pm
Canal Street
Jericho Wharf - the Way Forward
Mon 15 Jun - 7.30 pm
Exeter College Walton Street
Jericho Singers Summer Concert Sat 20 Jun - 7.00 pm
St Margaret's Church