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There’s more to Oxford than the dreaming spires.
Just a few minutes north of the city centre Jericho was once the industrial heart of Oxford. Today it is one of the most desirable neighbourhoods in the country but 150 years ago it was smoky noisy smelly and relentlessly productive.
This walking tour begins in 1790 with the arrival of the canal and follows Jericho’s story right through to the present day. You will visit the sites of the two major employers without whom the Jericho we see today would not exist.
Along the way you will encounter kings politicians celebrated musicians and even an American president.
But the focus will be on the factory workers printers publishers and hospital staff who worked lived and died on these streets.
If you want to scratch beneath the surface of Oxford whether you are visiting for the first time or have lived here for decades this is the walk that will make you say, ‘well I never knew that!’
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet at the corner of Wellington Square and St John’s Street.
The tour finishes in the square in front of the old Radcliffe Infirmary building on Woodstock Road.
Itinerary
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Oxford Canal (Pass by)
We'll learn the story of the Oxford Canal, and why its arrival transformed the city.
Admission ticket free -
Port Meadow (Pass by)
Oxford's oldest monument, once home to Bronze Age settlers. We'll learn about its once-famous horse races and it's link with the creation of Alice in Wonderland.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
This walking tour begins in 1790, with the arrival of the canal, and follows Jericho’s story right through to the present day.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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