20) granted them the mill in gratitude. as Langford Mill, 'near Oxford Bridge,' and was Most of the year it's an impenetrable murk of algae and not worth the trouble but in the winter months visibility improves to the point where it is sometimes possible to see enough to be worthwhile . (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. Image Oxfordshire County Council, Oxfordshire History Centre, ref: HT132. The new works were powered initially by a waterwheel, and a second wheel was added in 1849. 13th-century chancel arch is low, narrow, and pointed, 2. Here is a remarkable BBC Radio 4 documentary on the natural history of the cuckoo to whet your appetite. (fn. the west door with four-centred head and plain Plans of the Lake Street waterworks by Wilfred Foreman, 1974. Originally there were no changing facilities, but later dressing rooms were added. 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. In the Inclosure Act passed in 1814 for the common fields here Recommended option. Soon after, RWM Gibbs, a popular Labour councillor for the South Ward (and later father-in-law of the prominent Oxford politician Olive Gibbs) persuaded the City Council to allow the redundant pumping station to be converted into a centre for recreational activities for local people. (Click on image to close), Plan of Grandpont Villas, built c. 1859 on the eastern side of Abingdon Road, from the 'Vellum Book' Schedule of the property of the city of Oxford, The Oxfordshire History Centre. 2 . There is also a suburb called New Hinksey to the south of the town centre, which contains the Oxford City Council ward Hinksey Park. 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. parish from south-east to north-west, but there is no noticeable that in the Act of Inclosure South 6d. I dreamt my legs didnt work, I couldnt stand, I had no strength in my legs and it was going to be forever. Pedestrian and cycle access to the village from Oxford is via the Devil's Backbone; a historic raised pathway across the neighbouring flood plains that features in Matthew Arnold's poem The Scholar Gipsy. were in existence in 1544, when they followed the descent of the manor, (fn. They relied on a waterwheel to power a three-barrelled pump. parish is that leading from Oxford to Johns history with the land up at Hinksey Heights goes back to 1954. Its avenues of Giant Redwood and Pine trees create a unique space and picturesque venue for picnics, play, sport and relaxation. bells. tithes. considerable importance. Image Oxfordshire County Council, Oxfordshire History Centre, ref: d252223a. Here, Hinksey Park itself is an 11-acre park, including an open-air swimming pool, off Abingdon Road. Stream, leaves the main stream at North Hinksey, burial at the hands of the monks, and William In 1990 the season was further reduced to only 6 weeks, and then in 1994 the filtration system failed to meet hygiene requirements and the pools were closed. Description We have already completed major work in the approach to the lower lake from the golf club gate, and expect to finish a further section in the area of OPT meadow gate by the end of September. This article related to the history of England is a stub. The longer I sat the more came, water boatman surfed on water meniscus, damsel flies darted, and dragon flies landed on my knees. The semi-circular arches above the windows of the older engine houses and boiler room are of rubbers (slightly softer bricks) with stone keystones. (fn. The park is proud to fly its Green Flag Award. Image from Carole Newbigging, The Changing Faces of South Oxford and South Hinksey, Book 2. I couldnt tell what was going on until I approached and saw two extended families of geese. Taunt's campaign bore fruit: in 1883 octagonal filter beds were dug out at the waterworks, in which the water was cleansed through sand dug from the riverbed at Cold Harbour. 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. Of course by diveable what we mean is deep enough to dive in. The pools were unheated, but that didn't put children off. Coordinates: .mw-parser-output .geo-default,.mw-parser-output .geo-dms,.mw-parser-output .geo-dec{display:inline}.mw-parser-output .geo-nondefault,.mw-parser-output .geo-multi-punct{display:none}.mw-parser-output .longitude,.mw-parser-output .latitude{white-space:nowrap}5144N 116W / 51.733N 1.267W / 51.733; -1.267. 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. Lake Street Studios, . Daily practice was essential to remove the element of personal choice and whim, and offer continuity in meeting something beyond myself, and was endlessly fascinating. Oxford, Parochial Charities. As I rested there moor hens came out of hiding, I was forgotten me. Oxford 17 November, bequeathed 200 out of which You can see parts of the plans here and here. By 2016, Id swum throughout the year for about three years, maybe weekly, and distance and comfort were less important. In September 2014 she unveiled the two local history boards at the Marlborough Road and Lake Street entrances to Hinksey Park. The interior is very lofty and the aisles (fn. The depressed state of building activity in Oxford in the mid 1870s delayed the sale of the land but, in the speculative boom of 1879, the Oxford Building & Investment Company (a building society) bought nearly 13 acres of reclaimed marshy land between the river and Whitehouse Lane from the GWR for 3,894. The railway line running north from Hinksey Lake, together with the station site and approach road, had all been raised above flood level upon embankments and the ground was therefore ideal for house-building. By partnering with Ridgefield Consulting in this way we can maximise our investment in the Trail while ensuring that we have the best accounting advice just a phone call away.. The Centre Administrator produces a quarterly Newsletter with event lists and news: The latest edition can be found here. The Great Western railway runs through the parapet, and a square turret staircase rising to the base It dawned on me I was another perceived danger, the crows hovering around the goslings. short distance to the north-east called Description. side aisles. 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. early in the 13th century. The city's essentially medieval character was altered forever, and the poet Gerard Manley Hopkins spoke for many when he wrote disparagingly of the development of Oxford's 'base and brickish skirt'. Entering the water slowly, millimetre by millimetre, as I do every day, I felt each pore and horizon on my body. station. of the 12th century by William de Seacourt, to This website is a guide and cannot guarantee full coverage of venues, nor accuracy of the information provided. Closed again Feb 2016 after tenants fell out and being marketed by Vale Brewery. 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 majority of the dwellings were built up to the pavement edge, with no front gardens, as was characteristic of early and mid 19th-century development in other suburbs like Jericho and St Ebbe's. It is in the junction between the streams, and then There were 92 lots, 16 feet wide and 120 to 130 feet deep, most with frontages on to a new street called Norreys Avenue. (fn. I set off to the river, walking, comforted by the imminence of my every day swim, my home swim. I felt contained in my own skin again, above my head the green tree canopy feeling strangely protective. each to two poor widows, and as to the In the late 1850s a row of 11 houses (10 semi-detached, one detached) known as Grandpont Villas was built on a small area of land owned by the City Corporation; these are now nos. taken to build the church of St. Peter in the East granted to the abbey of Abingdon in the beginning [1] It may also mean "island of a man named Hengest", but there is no evidence to link the place to the historical Hengest. Over the summer when possible I swam daily here. I wanted to look huge, I couldnt bear any doubt, the birds must be certain of my being a large mammal they couldnt carry. Oxford West and Abingdon County Constituency, List of parliamentary constituencies in Oxfordshire, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Hinksey&oldid=1139109358, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 13 February 2023, at 11:59. Do stop by on a Tuesday between 11am to 2 pm to enjoy soup, cake or just coffee and a chat. Gordon Street was at this time called Cross Street and Vicarage Road was Post Office Street. I swam amongst water lilies glimpsing light through their roots and water surface canopies. I decided to swim every day today. the east, north and south walls, with external impost On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. about 1636. Plots were put up for auction in October 1882, and were advertised as offering excellent opportunities for building superior workmen's dwellings or business premises. timber north porch is modern. Image Oxfordshire County Council, Oxfordshire History Centre, ref: HT134. In 2007 Judy died, but the familys aspirations were continued, with Addy overseeing the commercial functions of the Hinksey Heights Estate, and John and his partner Jenny, who is a dedicated botanist, looking after the educational and community presence on the trail. complained to the king that the mill had been Hinksey Lake is a long narrow lake supplying coarse angling via season ticket in New Hinksey. New Hinksey on the Ordnance Survey map of 1878, an 'island' suburb surrounded by open fields. Line 300 bus. The parish includes the residential area of Hinksey Hill about 0.5 miles (800m) south of the village. First, To house the enormous pumps the buildings required height and, for the beam engine, a strong supporting wall. Brushstroke interlining indicates relief and hills. To make a donation, please visit this link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/HinkseyTrailVolunteers. I breathed a silent thank you for the morning. That day I sat by the lake as if dreaming, insects hovering around me. Oxford's population rose from 12,000 in 1801 to 24,000 in 1851 and more than doubled again to 49,000 by 1901. Thereafter houses appeared in blocks dotted along either side. The place-name is of Old English origin. 8) and passed the legacy, which was invested in 93 10s. That river forms its eastern Both estates were intended for a superior class of artisans' dwellings. The city has supplied itself Image the Bodleian Library, ref: Bodl GA fol B 71, 132. As the population of New Hinksey expanded, it was decided to build a chapel of . The only road access to the village is via the bypass. of the abbey, and it appears from the rules that a 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. 15) Thames and Hinksey Stream was in There were facilities for indoor games darts and table tennis a sewing room for dressmaking and other needlework, and a large hall which could be used for social events and as a gymnasium. gin clear in winter/spring but turns green with algae and solid with weed in summer. New Hinksey also has a The registers previous to 1812 are as follows: edges, perhaps of the 13th century. The Corporation bought the lake in 1854 for use as a reservoir in association with its new Lake Street waterworks. 2019, University of London. It looks out across the popular Hinksey Park. fell to the younger, Margery wife of Henry Norreys. The waterworks pumping station, the lake, the cooling pond, the filter beds and the underground water storage tanks can be seen on this plan of the waterworks. These enormous engines were powered by steam, and coal was brought to the works daily by cart. At this time the houses were still unnumbered, but it seems likely that this was his house and that it was built in 1849, making it one of the earliest houses in New Hinksey. For me the swim is the whole journey not just the moments in the water, but the way there also. Image courtesy of Brasenose College, ref: D0530. Until the middle of the 18th century South Hinksey was in the parish of Cumnor. monks reversed his decision and restored the mill. Odd irrational thoughts and perceptions would be dotted around on the pages, as if food for future trains of thought, and doodles and images would appear, which then sometimes turned into paintings. A very old one on the footpath from 8d., which I needed people to hold me up, I felt frightened and shocked. Old Vicarage, Solth Hinksey, A record amount of new boardwalks and other improvements and repairs to keep our wonderful Trail open to all. Car Hire. Around 25 years ago I stumbled across morning pages; writing every morning as a stream of consciousness to rekindle creativity. Alluvium, with some Corallian Beds in the western [4], The Carfax Conduit from Hinksey Hill to Carfax in the centre of Oxford was completed in 1617. Wesleyan chapel. the main lake has many floating cage islands, which are a magnet for the Tench. residue in the distribution of coal among all the poor He was thirteen when he first visited his school friend Addy, whose father Percy Gresswell was a tenant farmer at Hinksey Hill Farm. I also began to add memorable sightings of birds, fish, animals and other humans, river users and non-river users. Hinksey Park and the open-air swimming pool The city corporation waterworks opened at Lake Street in 1856. Now that the national lockdown has been eased, the trail volunteers are back out in force. Top News. The South Oxford Community Association also directly runs a number of projects including: Art events, classes and exhibitions organised by a group of local artists known as New Hinksey Arts. The park has been designated an Oxfordshire County Wildlife Site since 2000. history is not recorded, and it seems to have fallen endowed by the Earl of Abingdon in the same way, Children enjoying Hinksey Pools in 1965. The Oxford Building & Investment Company's Grandpont estate map, 1879. city of Oxford. came into existence; the present works were constructed in 1854, and have since been largely extended. Ferry Hinksey Road is a road in west Oxford. Occasionally I would write reflective passages on my state of mind. boundary, and a branch of it, known as Hinksey Help; English (UK) EN India INR INR () Flights. 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. 24) and remained so till From the 'Vellum Book' schedule of the property of the city of Oxford, Oxfordshire History Centre. To all those lovely people in our community who have supported our work with personal donations: thank you! United Kingdom. My parents met us there to share the morning swim. Easy to follow but not lit). This means we can now close the temporary path that operated as a diversion while we undertook this work. The alkaline fen is among the most bio-diverse habitats, supporting a rich variety of invertebrates and plants. moulded capitals. between his two daughters took place (fn. I went home and a copy of Crow by Ted Hughes, recently ordered, was there for me neatly, packaged in cardboard on the door mat. The filtered water was stored in newly-built underground tanks. made, William repented of his munificence, and Could I carry anything in my toes or my mouth? By the following year he had finished a number of houses for letting purposes. 28), Before 1743 Montagu second Earl of Abingdon Volunteer co-ordinator Nick Thorn said, As a small not-for-profit we try and pour every penny that we receive from grants and donations into the materials and equipment needed to keep this amazing local nature site open to visitors throughout the year. The church of ST. LAWRENCE (fn. At the west end A website by Gorge Services Ltd. All rights reserved. 19) Their back gardens look out over an area of open meadowland known as Dean's Ham or Archer Cowley's field. Image Oxfordshire County Council, Oxfordshire History Centre, ref: D267117a. There is also a suburb called New Hinksey to the south of the town centre, which contains the Oxford City Council ward Hinksey Park. Hengestesige (x cent. Examples (by the Jericho iron foundry Lucy & Co) are at 2-6 and 38-42 Western Road. have elaborate traceried windows. The Old Vicarage, 41 Lake Street, New Hinksey, Oxford OX1 4RP . To the north of the interchange between the A34 and the A423. Unsurprisingly, therefore, most Oxford inhabitants still preferred to rely on wells; in 1851 less than 10% of houses took the city water supply. Newly-developed Osney Town off the Botley Road - and later New Osney - thus became more convenient places for railway workers to live, and these areas prospered from the expansion of railway employment at the expense of New Hinksey. This Oxfordshire location article is a stub. Driving over from Lancaster, I felt my body becoming young as if entering memories held in my childhood landscape. I moved away from the lilies to leave and their alarm calls rang out, direct and resonant. 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. Hinksey Park Management Plan 2018-2022 . to the base, which is moulded and rests on a square Hence houses were built in groups, mostly of two, three or four, but sometimes of up to eight, of the same design. (Click on image to close), Part of the front elevation of the proposed Gala Baths at Hinksey Park, 12 October 1935.Reproduced by kind permission of Oxford City Council, ref: 15516. Matthew Arnold (1822-1888) mentions Hinksey in his poems Thyrsis and The Scholar Gipsy. A programme of regular groups and classes run from the Centre. erection of this new church accounts for the change South Hinksey. However, the ecclesiastical parish continues to include New Hinksey. Memories of the seasons past, present and future live in each daily swim and approaching winter solstice this year. 6) The mill remained in the possession The families hard work was realised when the golf course was opened in 1996, and the nature trail opened to the public. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. 29) In 1814 these were commuted for a payment (fn. Stream. in 1401 (fn. The waterwheel also worked the engine which was used to bore out the elm 'mains' pipes which were laid in the principle streets of the city. 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. New Hinksey belongs to the ecclesiastical parish of South Hinksey, but the 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. one time a mill in South Hinksey of For old photographs and memories of the South Oxford Community Centre see: For more information on the Lake Street waterworks see: For more information on the history of Oxford's water supply see: The hexagonal tower of Friar Bacon's study and the adjacent waterworks at the southern end of Folly Bridge. surplus income was to be distributed in fuel, clothing, 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. Where gravel was dug to build the new railway embankment at New Hinksey, a crater formed which was gradually filled by natural springs to become Hinksey Lake. 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. Hinksey Lake footbridge is located 1.6 miles (2575m) from Oxford Railway Station and 4.5 miles (7,242m) from Radley Railway Station. 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. Hotels. Hengestesige (x cent. When I started swimming outdoors eight years ago I felt another loosening of this inner sediment, a way opening inside me. 13 Jan 2023 - 14 Jan 2023. Our resident wildlife photographer, Lucie Johnson, heard him yesterday. (Click image to close), The waterworks west of Folly Bridge, showing the two waterwheels (and the 'swing bridge' gates to the basin west of the bridge). O. W. Craven presented in Since the 1930s they have been connected by the Southern By-Pass Road. south-west, and is joined by a lane running south from the village. (Click image to close), Cartoon of 'The Grandpont Express' from a postcard entitled 'A Bit of Old Oxford', from Stephanie Jenkins's Oxford History website. They were bought up by speculative builders, usually in blocks. This free content was digitised by double rekeying. In 1854 the city corporation, finally spurred into action, bought the lake at New Hinksey for use as a reservoir. OX1 4RP. the base and three steps of a stone cross. vicar. The surroundings of pumping stations were often landscaped to inspire ideas of cleanliness, purity and confidence in the public water supply, and what is now Hinksey Park began life as the landscaped grounds of Oxford's waterworks. families. Date stone on the front of 2 Cobden Crescent. I started choosing five photos from each day and saved them, neatly organised on my laptop. The rest of the grounds were opened to the public in the 1920s and when the waterworks closed in 1934 they were given to the city to form a public park, sometimes known as Jubilee Park, because it opened in the year of George V's silver jubilee. The road was named after the Duke of Marlborough, who had originally owned much of the land in the area. There is no suggestion Rectory. Image from Carole Newbigging, The Changing Faces of South Oxford and South Hinksey, Book 3 (Robert Boyd Publications, 2003). I also noticed I would write down any world events or current issues such as the plight of those homeless, refugees, terrorist events. I have kept a dream diary for years. Image Oxfordshire County Council, Oxfordshire History Centre, ref: D263922a. Folly Bridge from the east, with the 17th-century waterworks and the hexagonal tower of Friar Bacon's study at the southern end. 8d., are applied in the payment Lake Street, Oxford, OX1 4RP | Tel: 01865 242666 | Email: enquiries@southoxford.org. The In 1974, many of the places associated with the name were transferred from the county of Berkshire in the county boundary changes. From this date South Hinksey has followed the descent Vicarage Lane, School Place, Stewart Street and Green Place existed but had not yet been named; Summerfield was yet to be laid out. A roof-top caf was added in 1960, though it was removed again in the late 1970s. Oxford, UK October 2022 Oxford, UK October 2022 RM 2EBR0KM - St Lawrences Church North Hinksey chancel south window. Meanwhile the colleges were clearing houses in the city centre and replacing them with student accommodation. We look forward to seeing you. was paid for it to the chamberlain. is a small bellcote containing one bell. obtained from him by force. 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. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. Adjacent to that was the works manager's house (now demolished). In 1934, Hinksey Park was laid out in New Hinksey. 23) Several more engine houses were added to the pumping station, to house more and more up-to-date engines, as shown in the lower right-hand corner of the plans below, drawn by industrial historian Wilfred Foreman. . water-works of Oxford. (The bridge is to the left of the image). I wrote comments about the water; temperature, flow colour, transparency. chamfered edges. As the houses were built, so were shops and pubs, St Matthew's church, and Oxford's first football ground. Use our species pages to find the fisheries that suit you. It is first mentioned in the 10th century in the form Hengestesige, and probably means "stallion island". We also extend our grateful thanks to North Hinksey Parish Council for their additional support for equipment, which is greatly appreciated. A simple but attractive decorative scheme using dark blue engineering bricks (some stamped 'Joseph Hamblet West Bromwich') was used around the windows of the Davey engine house. There was at (fn. I saw crows, wings flapping wildly and people near by. The main pool would have been 120' (36.5m) long and 42' (12.8m) wide. Always check you can fish lawfully before starting. What a lot we have achieved in 2022! is a vicarage annexed to South Hinksey. Teachers and students from local schools are also welcome to come and use the trail for outdoor education. The original boundary between Greenaway's two fields, running parallel to, and between, Lake Street and Post Office Street, is discernible in property boundaries. decorated Gothic style and consists of four bays with The footbridge links the village of South Hinksey with the South Oxford suburb of New Hinksey and provides a Public Right of Way (PRoW) between the residential areas (Figure 1.1). 11) cereals being the chief crops grown. A number of martial arts groups run at the Centre for children and adults as well as several yoga groups. (Eventually charges were introduced - in 1960 it was 1 shilling [5p] for adults and 6 old pence [2p] for children, though children could swim for free before 1pm). RF2KABKD5 - Drone photo of South Oxford, showing Hinksey outdoor pool, Hinksey lake & railway yard, looking south. 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. plastered. I spread out my arms and legs, could I fly? 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. Version 5.0. (fn. lights. In the mid to late 19th century the university had undergone a series of reforms which led to a large increase in the number of students, and hence in the number of academic staff (and their families). That day I sat by the lake as if dreaming, insects hovering around me. SOUTH HINKSEY. Plots were put up for auction on 1 October 1879 and 173 were sold for 6,590. Rules can change, and fishing may become banned on waters.A small commission is made from the sale of products in the fishing tackle section. 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. There are several old quarries in the western part Moreover, Oxford's firemen were regularly obliged to clean out blocked valves on their steam fire engines and one crew had recently removed two bushels of mussels. The design It was known 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. At its south end is the church of St. Lawrence. Here he built six- and seven-roomed artisan houses of which ten fronted the existing street and the rest a new cul-de-sac which he called Summerfield. South Hinksey. 17) Thomas Fawkner's charity, When the Community Centre's lower hall was refurbished in 2016 it was named the Brenda Horwood Room. It was leased to Thomas Peers in 15378, (fn. 1716 to 1812; (iii) marriages 1754 to 1812. The font is of the seisin, but after hearing representations from the One local resident recalled 'First of all there were open dressing rooms, just a big open room with seats around, one for ladies and one for men. The parish was part of Berkshire until the 1974 boundary changes transferred it to Oxfordshire . Please make a donation to our Winter 2022Appeal if you can. Image Oxfordshire County Council, Oxfordshire History Centre, ref: HT10300. 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. There are certain beliefs I carry that helped. In 1935 a remarkably ambitious plan was put forward to build indoor 'Gala Baths' on part of Hinksey Park, fronting on to the Abingdon Road and separate from the outdoor pools nearby. is given to a poor boy or to a poor widow with by When I began daily swimming I added the location of each swim, sometimes I added the time. 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