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Braunston Turn – 1978 – 1
by Alan Murray-Rust
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The triangular junction with its two cast iron towpath bridges is a symbol of... (more)
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Braunston Turn – 1978 – 2
by Alan Murray-Rust
geograph for square SP5365
Kimberley is heading towards Napton on the Oxford Canal. Following the... (more)
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New flats along the canal, Walton Manor, Oxford
by Christopher Hilton
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The development is known as Eagle Works. For the factory that used to stand on... (more)
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Factory by the canal, Oxford, 1983
by Christopher Hilton
geograph for square SP5007
The factory was later demolished; for the flats that were later built on the... (more)
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Boatyard, Stretton Wharf
by Christopher Hilton
geograph for square SP4480
The Oxford Canal was one of the first generation of canals in the United Kingdom... (more)
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Stretton Arm, Oxford Canal
by Christopher Hilton
geograph for square SP4480
The Oxford Canal was one of the first generation of canals in the United Kingdom... (more)
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Railway bridge and canal aqueduct, Smeaton Lane
by Christopher Hilton
geograph for square SP4380
The railway and canal run side by side here, but this was not always the case:... (more)
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Oxford Canal Information Board
by David Hillas
for square SP5006
This information board has been erected by the Canal & River Trust and is... (more)
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Walton Bridge (no.242), Oxford Canal
by Christopher Hilton
for square SP5007
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Shipton-on-Cherwell, looking east from the churchyard
by Christopher Hilton
geograph for square SP4816
Category: Canal
Recent snow-melt had caused flooding in the valley. There was a bitter east... (more)
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CrossCountry train crosses Sheepwash Channel, Oxford
by Christopher Hilton
geograph for square SP5006
Sheepwash Channel (also known as Sheepwash Cut) diverges from the main channel... (more)
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Buller's Bridge (227) over the Oxford Canal
by Vieve Forward
geograph for square SP4813
Narrowboat passing under Buller's Bridge on the Oxford Canal.... (more)
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Braunston Turn bridges
by Rob Farrow
geograph for square SP5366
There are three bridges at Braunston Turn where the northern section of the... (more)
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Sheepwash Channel, Oxford
by Christopher Hilton
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Sheepwash Channel (also known as Sheepwash Cut) diverges from the main channel... (more)
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Thrupp moorings, Oxford Canal
by Vieve Forward
geograph for square SP4815
Narrowboats moored at Thrupp on the Oxford Canal.... (more)
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Langford Lane moorings, Kidlington
by Vieve Forward
geograph for square SP4814
Cottages and narrowboats at Langford Lane Moorings on the Oxford Canal.... (more)
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The Oxford Canal approaching Kidlington Green Lock
by Vieve Forward
geograph for square SP4912
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Water troughs, Duke's Lock
by Vieve Forward
geograph for square SP4810
Water troughs and rings for tying up and resting the horses that drew the... (more)
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Houses beside the Oxford Canal, Kidlington
by Vieve Forward
geograph for square SP4913
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Duke's Lock Cottage, Oxford Canal
by Vieve Forward
geograph for square SP4810
Former lock-keeper's cottage.
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The Greyhound, Hawkesbury Junction
by Rob Farrow
geograph for square SP3684
The Greyhound PH is a free house situated adjacent to Hawkesbury Junction where... (more)
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Canal junction at Braunston
by E Gammie
geograph for square SP5366
Category: Canal
The two bridges at the T-junction of the Grand Union Canal (beyond the bridges)... (more)
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Bridge over Hawkesbury Junction (Oxford Canal side)
by Rob Farrow
geograph for square SP3684
A narrow channel connects the Oxford and Coventry canals, this bridge is seen... (more)
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Entering Hawkesbury Lock
by Rob Farrow
geograph for square SP3684
Hawkesbury Lock is at the very end of the Oxford Canal at its junction with the... (more)
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Oxford Canal enters wooded cutting
by Rob Farrow
geograph for square SP4479
Heading northwards, the Oxford Canal enters a quite steep sided heavily wooded... (more)
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Oxford Canal through woodland near Hungerfield
by Rob Farrow
geograph for square SP4578
This scenic stretch of the Oxford Canal passes between All Oaks Wood on the left... (more)
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Narrowboat Jubilee, Hawkesbury
by E Gammie
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R C Dobbs & Co. of Halesowen's narrowboat Jubilee moored on the Oxford... (more)
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Pylon beside the Oxford Canal
by Rob Farrow
for square SP3684
As the Oxford Canal approaches its end at its junction with the Coventry Canal... (more)
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Mallards on the Oxford Canal
by Rob Farrow
geograph for square SP4478
Mallards are ubiquitous on canals - here three are seen swimming towards the... (more)
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Twin railway bridges over the Oxford Canal
by Rob Farrow
geograph for square SP5473
Rugby is famous as a railway town - Dickens referred to it as "Mugby... (more)
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Nell Bridge Lock, Oxford Canal
by Christopher Hilton
geograph for square SP4934
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Oxford Canal alongside All Oaks Wood
by Rob Farrow
geograph for square SP4478
A very attractive stretch of the Oxford Canal passes alongside All Oaks Wood.... (more)
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Bridge over entry to Rugby Branch
by Rob Farrow
geograph for square SP5077
The Rugby Branch off the Oxford Canal is a little offshoot, about 350yds (320m)... (more)
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Hawkesbury Junction - The two canals
by Rob Farrow
geograph for square SP3684
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Bridge 164 [Factory Street lift bridge], Oxford Canal
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SP4540
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Banbury Lock, Oxford Canal
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SP4540
Seen through Bridge 165. The bottom gates of the lock are open, but no-one is... (more)
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Bridge 166 [Albion Bridge], Banbury
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SP4640
Carrying Bridge Street over the Oxford Canal. The heat retained in the bridge... (more)
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Oxford Canal at Banbury in winter
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SP4540
Looking south towards bridge 166 [Bridge Street]. Semi-frozen and no passing... (more)
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Oxford Canal at Banbury, partly frozen
by Christine Johnstone
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On a cold January morning. South of Bridge 166 [Bridge Street]. The towpath... (more)
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Trees impinging on the Oxford Canal
by Rob Farrow
geograph for square SP4478
The bankside trees on the right here are starting to obstruct that side of the... (more)
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Oxford Canal bridge #236
by Roger Templeman
geograph for square SP4909
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Town Thorns Farm, Hungerfield
by Rob Farrow
geograph for square SP4578
A view of the extensive buildings of Town Thorns Farm at Hungerfield taken from... (more)
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Oxford Canal bridge 238
by Roger Templeman
geograph for square SP5008
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Banbury sanitary station, Oxford Canal
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SP4540
Offering waste disposal and toilets for boaters.
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Widgeon at Hawkesbury Junction
by E Gammie
geograph for square SP3684
Category: Canal
Taken at a canal boat rally in 1977. This is the canal arm visible to the right... (more)
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Mallard and ducklings
by Rob Farrow
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A female mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) which has rather drab brown plumage... (more)
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