ABOUT JERICHO - VIDEOS

1965-70 street scenes

New sewerage system

Cine films by Jim Wright taken between 1965 and 1970. This was a time when many houses were being demolished. Also, the streets were being dug up to build a new drainage system to prevent flooding.

Did you know?

Why Juxon Street?

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

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.

Diary

Jericho:  celebrating 200 years Thu 26 Nov - 6.00 pm
FitzHugh Auditorium, Exeter College, Walton Street, OX1 2HE