A guided walk by Liz Woolley: FOR OXFORD CIVIC SOCIETY MEMBERS ONLY

Grandpont is a late Victorian suburb, but the history of this area goes back to the early medieval period when south of what is now Folly Bridge was all open marshy meadowland, bisected by a huge causeway or grandpont of 40 arches, the site of the original oxen ford which gave the city its name. Later the area was home to Oxford’s first waterworks, railway station and football ground. Come and hear Liz Woolley’s account of the history of this fascinating but often overlooked part of Oxford.

Please note that all participants on this walk must abide by the safety protocols given by the walk leader on behalf of the Society.

[Photo: Isis House, next to Folly Bridge by Bods is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0]

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