Thanks for capturing this. I'll never forget when a woman jumped from the roof of Elms Court, landing on a car which was double parked whilst the owner drew cash out from the Natwest cashpoint that used to be there. About 1994.
Thanks for commenting. I'm glad I could preserve some sort of memory of the old West Way Centre. I've been away from Oxford for a while but returning again in April. Is the new shopping centre open yet?
It's always sad to see places from your childhood change forever. I moved to Botley a couple of years ago, so was too late to see the shopping centre in its heyday. Lets hope the new West Way centre is a good place for local people and doesn't cause too much more traffic chaos in the area
See what the West Way Square looks like now, in this 360° video from January 2022:
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Thank you so much for this! Its just what I needed! Feeling nostalgic😔
Thank you for commenting. I am glad that I was able to film Botley's old West Way Shopping Centre before it was gone!
Thanks for capturing this. I'll never forget when a woman jumped from the roof of Elms Court, landing on a car which was double parked whilst the owner drew cash out from the Natwest cashpoint that used to be there. About 1994.
Oh no! I hope she survived, and with minimal injuries? 😬
@@Quagmi Unfortunately not. There used to be flats on the roof, think she lived in one.
That's terrible. Must have been very distressing for the owner of the car and everyone involved
used to eat there and shop with my kids... it's sad it's gone i feel same about the old westgate centre too, memories..
Thanks for commenting. I'm glad I could preserve some sort of memory of the old West Way Centre. I've been away from Oxford for a while but returning again in April. Is the new shopping centre open yet?
@@Quagmi oh yes, it's been open for some time now..
This area is a massive part of my childhood. it’s really sad to see it go
It's always sad to see places from your childhood change forever. I moved to Botley a couple of years ago, so was too late to see the shopping centre in its heyday. Lets hope the new West Way centre is a good place for local people and doesn't cause too much more traffic chaos in the area
bro i miss old oxford :(
It has changed a lot. I wish they would hurry up and finish the Botley Rd railway bridge works!
RIP
Yo im legit sad though
:(