Jericho, Oxford
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Jericho, Oxford
Image: © David Hallam-Jones Taken: 29 Jul 2013
A number of wheel ramps enable cyclists to manoeuvre their bikes over this footbridge from Mount Place, Jericho to the towpath beside the Oxford Canal (ahead). In April 1859 a request was made to the Oxford Canal Company to erect a bridge across the canal. However, the Company rejected this due to concerns that a bridge was likely to lead an increase in trespassers on the towpath. In 1868 a public ferry service began operating from the end of nearby Combe Road (referred to as Ferry Road at the time). This service continued for almost 100 years until it was replaced by the Mount Place footbridge in 1972. Mount Place, a small Square at the foot of these stairs, links to Canal Street.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.759064
Longitude
-1.270745