tower over Walton Street

The mellow tones of Oxford caught well. A hefty dose of PhotoShop could restore it to its Victorian splendour.

Nothing will restore the splendour once Blavatnik's glass tower rears its ugly head beside it.

Has planning permission been given, then?

8th May. Colin Cook & Co. The 18C wall has already been demolished and 700 bodies moved from their graves.

I share your anger and dismay. Thank you and others for at least trying to prevent this outrage.

There was nothing anyone could do, because these councillors had already made their minds up without considering public opinion (which was overwhelmingly against). Never mind the fact that the proposed Blavatnik breaches Oxford's local plan and height regulations - officers had been sweetened with trips to Switzerland.

So you'd better get your Boars Hill shots before the scene is embellished with an incongruous glass blob. The cranes are already towering over Jericho.