The serenity of Jericho Wharf broken each morning by the lapping of swans wings across the water and the sound of sizzling breakfast from the cafe beyond ...
Welcome to the web site for the Jericho Wharf Trust, an organization that has been formed to acquire and develop the Castlemill Boatyard site on behalf of the Jericho community. The proposed new development would incorporate a Boatyard, a Community Centre and a vibrant public square bordered on one side by the historic Oxford Canal and on the other by the beautiful byzantine-style St Barnabas Church...
I bristle with indignation when this vivid and interesting part of the city is under siege. I lament the loss of every curious corner, I deplore the creeping invasion by the forces of Greedi-Build plc, I abominate the disappearance of old landmarks and familiar views … as with all places that we cherish for their value to us as human beings, we have to be ready to defend them against those who can understand only the value of money.
'I would like to add my voice to the growing protest against the possible loss of the Jericho Boatyard [...] those responsible for destroying the boatyard, which is an important part of old Oxford, will be identified as vandals by future historians of the city.'
'A group of speculators have recently produced their plans for an aggregation of yellow, Stasi-like container-buildings which, were planning permission to be granted, would promise to crush the old canal-side yard together with its boating traditions and ruin the unencumbered views of St Barnabas.'
'If you are in any way connected with Jericho, you'll know what a special place it is. Even a small donation could make a real difference.'
If Jericho could acquire the Boatyard site it would give hope to communities across the country wanting to safeguard the beauty and heritage of their local environment.
We are all behind the Jericho Community and its tremendous efforts to acquire the old boatyard site. Jericho will forever be my favourite location in this beautiful city of Oxford, and one of the only remaining places in the centre of Oxford where people can linger and enjoy the Canalside.
January 2012
First meeting of the Jericho Wharf Trust elects former MP Phyllis Starkey as...
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