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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?

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.

The origins of Walton?

Walton is derived from "wall town" which was used centuries ago to indicate a location outside the Oxford city walls. The ancient manor of Walton was certainly in existence before the Norman conquest in 1066.

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