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Around 400 acres of common land within the Oxford ring road Port Meadow provides a large wild space for the people of Oxford. This area of land was given to the freemen of Oxford (which now includes women as of Nov 2008) by king Alfred in the 10 th century in return for their help in defeating the Danes.

Both the Freeman of Oxford and the Wolvercote commoners have grazing rights and currently there are around 25 horses, 100 cattle and a large flock of geese. In November 2008 the freeman admitted women. This flood meadow has been continually grazed since this date and has never been ploughed giving rise to some unique flora and fauna. The meadow is a SSSi and has recently achieved National Monument status affording it further protection.

Apart from its farming and biodiversity qualities it is a particularly special place. Its unusual to be able to see a horizon within a ring road and the place has remained relatively wild and unchanged for centuries. In recent years with the higher rainfall that we have been experiencing it floods providing a buffer zone; offering some protection to stretches of the Thames below from flash flooding.

In these pictures Adrian has tried to celebrate its beauty as well as explore peoples relationship to the land. The portraits, he hopes, go some of the way to illustrate the human usage of the land.

Once essential for grazing dairy and beef cattle, the demographics and economics have changed and a surfeit of horses now means that the flora is changing. Luxury development around the edges has given rise to increase run off from rainfall and an increase in pet numbers is affecting bird life.

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Introductory Offer:
One Month Unlimited $39
New clients only. One time purchase. Must purchase with-in first week of coming to studio.

Auto-Pay Membership: Unlimited Yoga
$89 per month - with a minimum 6 month commitment
$79 per month - student/senior pricing - with a 6 month minimum commitment

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The fight to save Port Meadow from Oxford University
Oxford Ornithological Society
An Oxford Festival
Port Meadow Birds

Website design by Inspiragraphics


A selection of images are currently on display at:

The 2nd / Top floor of the Jericho Community centre,
33a Canal Street,
Oxford,
OX2 6BQ

Contact Adrian: photo@arbib.org
07711 090544
01865 454600