In the south wall of the nave, towards the To house the enormous pumps the buildings required height and, for the beam engine, a strong supporting wall. Many people came from outside Oxford, drawn to the city by the employment opportunities offered by the expanding university's demand for goods and services, and by the house-building boom. burial at the hands of the monks, and William Oxford's population rose from 12,000 in 1801 to 24,000 in 1851 and more than doubled again to 49,000 by 1901. Use our species pages to find the fisheries that suit you. He only sings for about six weeks, so be sure to get on the trail soon if you want to hear him. Feel what you feel, I heard myself say. The Centre has a number of rooms for hire, all reasonably priced for small or larger family occasions, group meetings, exercise and recreational classes, training and seminars. Always check you can fish lawfully before starting. and in the manor of Cumnor (fn. Brenda Horwood was involved with the Community Centre for the rest of her life. is a vicarage annexed to South Hinksey. Once the former railway line had been removed following the closure of Grandpont Station in 1872 the water company bought seven acres of land immediately north of the pumping station from University College (an area known as the Step Ground) and dug out a cooling pond (now the boating lake). Salter laid out the estate in 105 lots with frontages to the Abingdon Road, Whitehouse Road, Kineton Road and an extension of Chilswell Road. In 1875 some of the affected families in New Hinksey were said to be 'in a wretched condition, being confined to their upper rooms, with no firing, very little clothing and many with scarcely any food to eat. If when I get to the water I dont want to get in I dont have to (this has never happened yet). plastered. Light and ventilation were also needed, and the high, round-headed windows at Lake Street pumping station, some set in recessed brickwork, are typical of pumping house architecture. A History of the County of Berkshire: Volume 4. 15) There are 4 ways to get from Summertown to South Hinksey by bus, taxi or foot. The Centre is home to the thriving South Oxford Farmers Market and hosts the South Oxford WI. belonged to Robert Hethe, (fn. The roof is The City Council approved the plan in May 1899 subject to the width of Kineton Road being increased from 30 feet to 36 feet. This site, like many others, uses small files called cookies to help us improve and customize your experience. Stream. Image Oxfordshire County Council, Oxfordshire History Centre, ref: D263922a. The pools were open from 1st May until 30th September, but in 1980 problems with the water supply and poor weather led to the season being restricted to only 20 weeks. How to hold conscious intention with a yet unknown outcome? In the early 1850s a steam engine was built to provide power (hence the tall chimney in the photograph) but regular flooding and the fact that the works were downstream of the St Ebbe's gasworks, and at least five sewage outlets, meant that the water they supplied was still often badly polluted. water-works of Oxford. Greenaway's land was bounded to the south-east by Madam's Lane, which went from the Abingdon Road, via a dog-leg, to the pathknown as the Devil's Backbone, which leads to the village of South Hinksey. the Oxford Corporation. 8d., are applied in the payment Its avenues of Giant Redwood and Pine trees create a unique space and picturesque venue for picnics, play, sport and relaxation. He was thirteen when he first visited his school friend Addy, whose father Percy Gresswell was a tenant farmer at Hinksey Hill Farm. In the water there was no room for loss, I had to swim and be present. After a reluctant start, the pace of house-building on Archer Street accelerated, encouraged no doubt by the gradual completion of the adjoining Grandpont estate and by the beginnings of development to the east: Chilswell Road, Edith Road and Newton Road were laid out in 1889 on a 7-acre piece of land known as Irish Mead, formerly owned by University College. (fn. which till the middle of the 19th century at least 2s. Place names ending in -ey (island, commonly used of higher ground in a marshy area) are of early formation, probably names bestowed by the first English farmers who tackled the area. Picturesque gravel pit, next to Hinksey park. I would feel my legs tingling at night, warm in bed, as if they dreamt of rooting into the earth and, though blood-warm inside, they seemed to be yearning for a time before mammal, when they might swim through the very earth cold as stone, maybe sharing the very dreams of water, to journey to the ocean. Crown. Ferry Hinksey Road is a road in west Oxford. whose land in Bayworth (q.v) it had been attached. Image courtesy of Brasenose College, ref: D0530. In the second series of Ordnance Survey maps (1888-1914) the path is shown as a causeway. came into existence; the present works were constructed in 1854, and have since been largely extended. Abingdon, which runs south to the This was a childhood swimming place for me. It is first mentioned in the 10th century in the form Hengestesige, and probably means "stallion island". A short 15 minute walk or cycle ride from the centre of Oxford, off Abingdon Road, Hinksey Park is a wonderful green and watery haven for people and wildlife. The alkaline fen is among the most bio-diverse habitats, supporting a rich variety of invertebrates and plants. The Duke of Monmouth, 260 Abingdon Rd, Oxford OX1 4TA. The force between us silent as stone. (fn. Hinksey Hill Farm lies on Hinksey Hill, close to South Hinksey. The Centre is managed by a charity, the South Oxford Community Association, whose Trustees care about the Community Centre and the local community and give their time voluntarily. Click here to see a video tour on our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CcveyXAoRsP/, Oxford Accountants support Hinksey Heights Nature Trail. Hinksey Lake footbridge is located 1.6 miles (2575m) from Oxford Railway Station and 4.5 miles (7,242m) from Radley Railway Station. If I get in the water and I want to get out, then I can. Hinksey is called a chapelry of Cumnor, and the Originally published by Victoria County History, London, 1924. or bread. Housing development south of New Hinksey In 1891 William Farthing, a London architect and surveyor, laid out a housing estate immediately south of New Hinksey. The registers previous to 1812 are as follows: 18). The parish includes the residential area of Hinksey Hill about 0.5 miles (800 m) south of the village. was to be given to every poor widow, and any erection of this new church accounts for the change (fn. These swims were both ordinary and extraordinary. How to make any planning relevant and be mindful of my safety whilst opening space for any previously un-encountered experience? 13th century, and has a circular bowl tapering slightly The growth of New Hinksey slowed after only a few years because of the gradual movement of railway activity from South to West Oxford. The water, pure and dark like glass, was cold. children. fell to the younger, Margery wife of Henry Norreys. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. When the Community Centre's lower hall was refurbished in 2016 it was named the Brenda Horwood Room. A man called Henry Greenaway, who lived in Newbury but who owned two large fields west of the Abingdon Road and half a mile south of Folly Bridge, was probably encouraged by this demand to sell his land for house-building. In 1974, many of the places associated with the name were transferred from the county of Berkshire in the county boundary changes. I swam amongst water lilies glimpsing light through their roots and water surface canopies. It dawned on me I was another perceived danger, the crows hovering around the goslings. Hotels. New Hinksey, was built in 1870 and rebuilt in 1900, Moreover, the proximity of Grandpont to the city centre made it a potentially convenient place of residence for 'labourers, college servants and a few very small tradespeople and shopkeepers.' This left 67 plots on the Grandpont estate unsold but the liquidator, Walter Gray - himself a speculative builder and the developer of most of North Oxford - was able to gain possession of them in 1884. Image Oxfordshire County Council, Oxfordshire History Centre, ref: d252223a. is a small bellcote containing one bell. This map, drawn to accompany Henry Acland's Memoir on the cholera at Oxford, shows how many houses had been built in New Hinksey by 1854. Description. At least 31 builders and building families were involved, most erecting a handful of houses, some responsible for large numbers. You will see us out and about on Thursdays and Saturdays, working to improve the path so that it can be enjoyed year-round. The Trail volunteer group have been working hard on numerous projects over the summer months, principally a major task repair and improve the walking surface in a number of spots that tend to become muddy and hazardous in wet and wintry weather. (fn. (fn. The Nature Reserve, covering more than 12 hectares, is home to diverse wildlife, including robins, magpies, cuckoos, green woodpeckers, bullfinches, deer and red kites. 28), Before 1743 Montagu second Earl of Abingdon [7], The watercolour painter William Turner (17891862) painted Oxford from above Hinksey. I wanted to look huge, I couldnt bear any doubt, the birds must be certain of my being a large mammal they couldnt carry. 3) After the death 13) and was afterwards granted with North Hinksey bells. 27) The advowson has till recently followed decorated Gothic style and consists of four bays with Devil's Backbone, bridge and path. Catholic. Two old boys, who were also the lifeguards, used to empty and scrub all around the pools with brooms. blocks and keystones, all of the 18th century. The lake is deep and holds, roach, tench and rudd amongst other species. Rectory. (Click image to close), The development of these local history pages was kindly sponsored by, Great Western Railway built the first railway line to Oxford, two large fields west of the Abingdon Road and half a mile south of Folly Bridge, the Berkshire House and the New Hinksey Inn, Great Western Railway's Grandpont station, the Oxford boatbuilder based at Folly Bridge, meaning of street names in Grandpont and South Oxford, Interesting aspects of South Oxford's history. Most of these railings were removed during the Second World War with the idea of melting down the metal for re-use, but on streets where the houses had semi-basements, and there was a danger of people falling in during the blackout, railings were retained. We gratefully acknowledge the support of TOE, the Trust for Oxfordshires Environment, who have made a generous grant to make this possible. A Community Fridge is a project started with funding from Oxford City Council in 2022 and provides an opportunity for the local community to help reduce food waste by both donating and saving surplus produce going to waste. Oxford, Parochial Charities. part. Wootton, another chapelry of Cumnor, was The first mention of They were bought up by speculative builders, usually in blocks. At the west end The Bishop of Oxford has been patron The Corporation bought the lake in 1854 for use as a reservoir in association with its new Lake Street waterworks. city of Oxford. The nave and chancel appear to have been built 5) of the abbey, and it appears from the rules that a Hinksey Lake footbridge is located 1.6 miles (2575m) from Oxford Railway Station and 4.5 miles (7,242m) from Radley Railway Station. All rights reserved. Version 5.0. For more tips on swimming year round, head to 6 tips for Cold Water Swimming. Brushstroke interlining indicates relief and hills. rent of 22s. This in turn produced an expansion in demand for goods and services which provided more employment for working people, and as a result there was further growth in Oxford's population and an increase in the need for housing. (i) mixed entries 1670 to 1715; (ii) mixed entries Geese hissed in vain, the gosling helpless, no way of loosening the grip, just calling. In 2020 the volunteers formed a not-for-profit company, Hinksey Trail Regeneration CIC, to source the funding needed to realise our long-term goals for the trail. of 2s. Of course by diveable what we mean is deep enough to dive in. were in existence in 1544, when they The first and this parish consists of the yearly sum of 6s. The Hinksey Heights Nature Trail is a privately-owned permissive path connecting with Chilswell Valley and Harcourt Hill and leading to other famous local walks. By the following year he had finished a number of houses for letting purposes. This Oxfordshire location article is a stub. The west window, of similar date, by a scheme of the Charity Commissioners, 5 February 1886, for the St. Aldate's, These swims were both ordinary and extraordinary. The pump and engine houses were designed by the engineer James Jones who became the works' first manager. Oxford 17 November, bequeathed 200 out of which Dcouvrez les 20 meilleures routes cyclables et sentiers de la rgion. There is another mill a When Folly Bridge was rebuilt in 1825-7 the waterworks were moved to the northern bank of the river, at the western end of Isis Street (now Shirelake Close). I had made friends with trees there, also reeds and grasses, an imprint of the horizon beyond on my minds eye alongside bird companions; cormorants, herons, geese and swans. of Cumnor, (fn. granted to the abbey of Abingdon in the beginning Below she shares her year of magical swimming with us. Plans of the Lake Street waterworks by Wilfred Foreman, 1974. is of two lights under a square head, and below it is He enlisted help from the clergy, school teachers, political parties, trades unions and local tradesmen in converting the building into what was to become the forerunner of the South Oxford Community Centre. Our friends at The Sprout, North Hinkseys parish newsletter, have given us 300 towards the 700 we need to buy a new brush-cutter so that we can keep the paths clear over the summer months. As we walked, I saw the impact of time, as their bodies struggled to walk down the steep banks alongside the simple dignity and determination with which they found their way. It is sometimes called 'the local list' and gives buildings a degree of extra protection in planning terms should proposals be put forward to radically alter or demolish them. Folly Bridge from the east, with the 17th-century waterworks and the hexagonal tower of Friar Bacon's study at the southern end. This was simply a continuation of Marlborough Road, and by 1892 its separate name had been given up. chargeable upon lands allotted to the earl. Alluvium, with some Corallian Beds in the western Around 25 years ago I stumbled across morning pages; writing every morning as a stream of consciousness to rekindle creativity. early in the 13th century. A stroll along the nature trail offers stunning views down onto the city of Oxford and winds through woodland, reedland and fen. The dividends, We hope her thoughts and words may inspire some of you to embark on a dip a day for 2018. In the flash of an eye, that lasted forever, a large relentless crow landed briefly, hooking a small gosling into its beak, and flew off. Learn more about how we use cookies in our Privacy Policy, and also find links to the privacy policy of Google and other data holders whose applications are present on or integrated with this website. The original boundary between Greenaway's two fields, running parallel to, and between, Lake Street and Post Office Street, is discernible in property boundaries. For all our latest news and fantastic photographs posted by our visitors go to our Facebook page. Since the 1930s they have been connected by the Southern By-Pass Road. Hinksey Lake in South Oxford However, in these unprecedented times, Hinksey Lake has become a hot-spot for open water swimming, primarily because of its close proximity to the city centre, making it a location inside the remit of the COVID-19 travel restrictions. road crosses the stream is the New The chancel has a plain round-headed window in (fn. A34 Oxford Southern Bypass Road, South Hinksey - geograph.org.uk - 3295084.jpg 640 480; 369 KB. The park is proud to fly its Green Flag Award. Reproduced by kind permission of Mrs Sylvia Foreman. 1907 for the Earl of Abingdon, who is a Roman South Hinksey. We look forward to seeing you. Last January I raised money for Oxford Homeless Pathways with Dip a Day January, highlighting the impact of encountering cold, which tapped into deep felt concerns about the impact of relentless cold weather on those homeless through the winter and cuts to services. A wild swimmer drowned in Hinksey Lake, a coroner concluded. The new suburb was named New Hinksey after the nearby villages of North and South Hinksey; 'Hinksey' is made up of the Old English elements 'hengest' meaning 'horse' and 'eg' ['ey' in modern spellings] meaning island or area of slightly higher ground above flood level. However, the waterwheel did not work well when the river was flowing slowly, or in times of high water and flooding, and so Oxford's water supply was very unreliable (as well as being of poor quality, as the water was taken directly from the river, and was unfiltered). founded by will, 1609, is regulated Oxford's suburban expansion to the east, west and south gathered pace in the 1890s when there was a nationwide building boom, fuelled by rising real wages. Part of the plan of the proposed Gala Baths at Hinksey Park, 7 October 1935.Reproduced by kind permission of Oxford City Council, ref: 15516. A very old one on the footpath from I yearned to learn with them. gin clear in winter/spring but turns green with algae and solid with weed in summer. A quiet, beautiful lake, near the city centre by the railway line, yet clean, full of fish, wildlife and water lilies and surrounded by trees. In the Inclosure Act passed in 1814 for the common fields here After several months of hard work and persistence through terrible weather, our intrepid volunteers have completed a major renovation and improvement programme around the fallen tree just below the Upper Lake, informally known as Henrys Constriction. The project to build a boardwalk through the reserve began in 2003, carried out by students from Peers School (now Oxford Academy), which improved access through marshy areas of the reserve. Organisers decided Tier 4 coronavirus restrictions meant the dive could not go . the other co-heir, in 1561. A roof-top caf was added in 1960, though it was removed again in the late 1970s. At the same time, there was an increasing divergence between people's homes and their workplaces, and Oxford's central parishes became less residential and more commercial. That day I sat by the lake as if dreaming, insects hovering around me. The plate consists of a silver chalice and paten of The park has been designated an Oxfordshire County Wildlife Site since 2000. The pools became a very popular recreational facility for local people and for those from further afield, who would come for the whole day to swim and to picnic in the park. ); Southengseye (xv cent.). Geography [ edit] 17) A programme of regular groups and classes run from the Centre. Help; English (UK) EN India INR INR () Flights. 6) The mill remained in the possession On the morning of January 23, the 31-year-old's body was. This means we can now close the temporary path that operated as a diversion while we undertook this work. It is best viewed from the footbridge that carries a footpath from the end of Lake Street towards South Hinksey. (Click image to close), Plan of the Lake Street waterworks and their surroundings in the early 1930s. See our membership page for details of becoming a member of the Community Association and support the Centre by making a donation, helping at events or consider becoming a Trustee. Email: enquiries@southoxford.orgPhone: 01865 242666, Community fridge Monday, Tuesday & Thursday, May Artweeks 20th, 21st, 27th, 28th & 29th May, Christmas art event 26th & 27th November. to the base, which is moulded and rests on a square since 1909. She began her journey around the winter solstice not the cosiest of times to start such an endeavour, but there was a reason she felt compelled to start it then. 2019, University of London. boundary, and a branch of it, known as Hinksey It is in the cultivation, (fn. As I rested there moor hens came out of hiding, I was forgotten me. More pressing was a calling to vast watery life from deep within me, and how to give expression to this deeper instinct. Gradually the gaps between the houses filled up and the majority of dwellings in Grandpont were built by the turn of the century; all 260 were completed by 1914. Their outstretched wings loomed. The Nature Reserve, covering more than 12 hectares, is home to diverse wildlife, including robins, magpies, cuckoos, green woodpeckers, bullfinches, deer and red kites. in 1401 (fn. vicar. 2) The stench, too, in their houses arising from the flood is in some cases very offensive.' Other plots were formed on the riverside meadows near Folly Bridge with frontages to roads named Brook Street and Buckingham Street (after former landowners) and Cobden Crescent (after Richard Cobden (1804-1865), the British Liberal politician whose defence of free trade was greatly admired by the Oxford Building & Investment Company). The vicar lives at the suburb of Oxford known Hub project officer Adriano Figueiredo describes Hinksey Lake as a "huge battery" with energy just going to waste. 20) The parish was part of Berkshire until the 1974 boundary changes transferred it to Oxfordshire. Conditions improved when main drainage was extended to the suburb in 1875, though flooding was still a regular problem, as in other low-lying areas of the city. [1] It may also mean "island of a man named Hengest", but there is no evidence to link the place to the historical Hengest. 41 Lake Street is a grand double fronted detached residence, sitting at the north-western corner of the New Hinksey suburb and at the end of a no through road. The village of South Hinksey is in the centre of 24) and remained so till Its incredible to think that he has flown all the way to from the Congo to visit us this summer. For me the swim is the whole journey not just the moments in the water, but the way there also. Old Vicarage, Solth Hinksey, up all claim. Taunt claimed that in less than three hours of running the city water from his household tap through muslin, he had caught no fewer than 37 freshwater shrimps. The railway brought with it a demand for cheap local housing for railway employees. South Hinksey to Foxcombe was described by Hearne The first houses were built in 1880 at the northern end of Marlborough Road, nearest the river, on the eastern part of a piece of land originally owned by University College and known as Friars Mead. moulded capitals. Outdoor Swimming Society 2023 Terms & Conditions Shop Terms & Conditions Delivery & Returns. estate, the sum of 90 only was paid in respect of 1888 on a site given by the Earl of Abingdon and Line 300 bus. The interior is very lofty and the aisles When it was first created, the parish extended to the River Thames, but in 1889 the new suburb of New Hinksey, between the Thames and Hinksey Stream, was transferred to the City of Oxford. Like most waterworks, it initially employed steam power, first using beam engines and later compound vertical and horizontal engines. 23) I also noticed I would write down any world events or current issues such as the plight of those homeless, refugees, terrorist events. for the complete church includes an aisled chancel. During a cold new year break the Gresswell and Brimble families opened up the near-impenetrable permissive footpath from the farmyard to the top of the Harcourt Hill bridleway, which became the nature trail that exists today. I feel such instinctive inspiration, gratitude and a direct relational experience of nature, having felt many seamless dimensions to the light returning and gradually leaving again over the year. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. The present owner of the estate is the Earl of Nervous, circulatory and digestive system had time to adjust to changing temperature and light, gradual loss of gravity and presence of water holding my skin together giving me the grace to fly and flow as fish. (Click image to close), Extract from the map accompanying Daniel Trinder's Award 1844 (which shows the proposed line of the Great Western Railway as it approached Oxford, just to the west of the Abingdon Road [east is at the top]). 11) cereals being the chief crops grown. There are certain beliefs I carry that helped. It was leased to Thomas Peers in 15378, (fn. (Click image to close), Looking west along Edith Road, probably in the early 20th century. Local members vote to elect new Trustees at the Annual General Meeting held each summer. 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