Jericho – a Celebration is a visual treat of nearly twenty new watercolours by Jericho artist Valerie Petts, of buildings large and small, old and new. Every image is accompanied by commentary and interpretation by Mark Davies.
The book is now available from:
The Last Bookshop
25 Walton Street, Oxford OX1 2HQ
Priced at £12
‘The Radcliffe Camera? Nice enough. Christ Church Meadows? They ring a vague bell. Instead, let’s sing the praises of Oxford’s finest quarter. Just not so loudly that the tourists hear …’ Mark Haddon, local author
‘This book brings to life the charm and colourful history of one of Oxford’s most distinctive neighbourhoods, and its close links with the Oxford University Press.’ Martin Maw, OUP archivist
Details of the Authors
Mark Davies is an Oxford local historian, author, public speaker, and guide. He has lived in Oxford since 1989, living for nearly 30 years on a narrowboat close to Jericho. He is the current Chair of the Jericho Living Heritage Trust and a member of the Society of Authors.
Valerie Petts is a well-known artist who originally trained as a medical technician. She has lived in Jericho since 1980 and has exhibited both locally and nationally, and also illustrated several books. She is a trustee of the Jericho Living Heritage Trust.
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