Jericho, Historic residential neighborhood in north Oxford, England
Jericho is a residential suburb north of Oxford with rows of Victorian red-brick houses lining both sides of the Oxford Canal. The waterway runs through the neighborhood and defines much of its character and layout.
The area grew in the late 1700s after the Oxford Canal opened in 1790 and attracted industry to the locality. Manufacturing facilities including the Eagle Ironworks became central to the neighborhood's economy.
The Phoenix Picture House has shown independent films since 1913 and draws audiences interested in cinema beyond mainstream productions. This venue shapes how locals and visitors experience culture in the area.
The Jericho Community Centre organizes regular activities and events throughout the year for residents and visitors. The annual Street Fair in June gives an especially good sense of the neighborhood and its people.
Many of the narrowboats moored along the canal are home to people living on the water by choice. This floating community is part of everyday life in the neighborhood.
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