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Oxford college purchases troubled derelict wharf
A University of Oxford college has purchased a derelict city centre wharf that has been practically abandoned since the working boatyard closed in 1992.
Worcester College confirmed on Tuesday that it had acquired Jericho Wharf, in Oxford, from its previous owners - Cheer Team Corporation.
Posted at BBC News on July 28, 2026 , writer Ethan Gudge
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Breakthrough—as Jericho Wharf is bought by Worcestor College 
This purchase of the adjacent Wharf makes good sense both from the community and College points of view, The Wharf site as drawn here also incorporates the Council-owned land in Dawson Place |
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Watch this space |
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Looking forward 
JWT Trustee David Edwards explains the twin-track process – pursuing both a negotiated sale and a compulsory purchase |
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We have to crack on 
Councillor Ed Turner’s patience is at an end |
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City taking steps towards a Compulsory Purchase Order 
This prominent brownfield location has become an embarassing eyesore. |
The Jericho Wharf Trust is responsible for all aspects of the campaign to develop the Jericho Wharf canalside site in Oxford on behalf of the community.
For a visual presentation of the Jericho Wharf story so far, please click HERE
