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| Jennifer Marshall wants one of the new roads to be named after a former teacher of hers |
A former Lord Mayor, a headteacher and a champion of Pakistani immigrants are among candidates who may be immortalised on an Oxford estate.
Oxford City Council has drawn up a shortlist of five people known for their community work who may have new roads named after them in Rose Hill.
On Monday,the council south east area committee will decide if Sher Afzal Khan, Norman Brown, Alderman Percy Bromley, Constance Norman or Stephen Field will become permanent fixtures on the estate.
Only three of the five will be successful as the council seeks to give the new streets a historic feel when they are created as part of the estate's regeneration.
Today, residents urged the councillors to consider local opinions - and the votes of Oxford Mail readers - before making a decision.
From today, visitors to oxfordmail.co.uk will be able to vote for which of the five names they would like to see in Rose Hill.
The results will be made available to the committee before the councillors make a final decision.
Jennifer Marshall, from Nowell Road, said: "I think the vote is a good idea. People up here know the history of the estate - we should be the ones that choose.
"To them it is just a name whereas to us it will be representing a person who had an impact on our lives."
Ms Marshall said she wanted one of the roads named after Constance Norman, her former headmistress at Rose Hill First School, in The Oval.
She said: "She was like everybody's granny. She was so easy going - you could sit on her lap and talk to her. She would always know if there was anything wrong.
"It is a pity there are not more people like her here now because we would not have so many delinquents."
The three new roads are being created as part of a massive overhaul of the estate, which will see 250 new houses built over the next four years.
Space for the roads has been created by the demolition of Orlit houses, originally erected as a temporary solution to housing shortages, but which have now outlived their intended life- span.
The roads will sit between Nowell Road and Desborough Crescent and off of Thames View Road and Rivermead Road.
SHER AFZAL KHAN
Mr Khan arrived in Oxford from Pakistan in 1962 and later launched the Pakistan Welfare Association to help the local immigrant population.
NORMAN BROWN
Editor of the Rose Hill roundabout newsletter for 29 years and founded the Orlits Tenants' Association.
ALDERMAN PERCY BROMLEY
Former Lord Mayor of Oxford in 1969/70 who represented the estate as a city councillor from 1952.
CONSTANCE NORMAN
Headmistress of Rose Hill First School for 12 years and former vice chairman of Age Concern Oxford.
STEPHEN FIELD
A block of retirement flats in Rivermead Road which were demolished ahead of the redevelopment were named after Mr Field. He is believed to have been a charitable man who lived in the area in the 18th century.
4:57pm Thursday 3rd July 2008
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CommentPosted by: Alan on 5:26pm Thu 3 Jul 08
Campsfield would be a great name. It would allow the memory of the great and beautiful building in Kidlington to live on.
My second choice would have to be Enoch Powell a fitting tribute to a great British statesman.
Campsfield would be a great name. It would allow the memory of the great and beautiful building in Kidlington to live on.
My second choice would have to be Enoch Powell a fitting tribute to a great British statesman.
Posted by: cottage2day, Cowley on 5:32pm Thu 3 Jul 08
[quote][bold]Alan[/bold] wrote:
<b> Campsfield would be a great name. It would allow the memory of the great and beautiful building in Kidlington to live on.
My second choice would have to be Enoch Powell a fitting tribute to a great British statesman.</b>[/quote] HAHAHAHAHA!!!!
Why dont they just blow Rose Hill up then they wouldnt have the issue of what to name the road.
Alan wrote:
<b> Campsfield would be a great name. It would allow the memory of the great and beautiful building in Kidlington to live on.
My second choice would have to be Enoch Powell a fitting tribute to a great British statesman.</b>
HAHAHAHAHA!!!!
Why dont they just blow Rose Hill up then they wouldnt have the issue of what to name the road.
Posted by: Paul, Oxford on 5:37pm Thu 3 Jul 08
Nothing shouts 'council estate' more than roads named after local worthies.
Nothing shouts 'council estate' more than roads named after local worthies.
Posted by: R, oxford on 6:43pm Thu 3 Jul 08
Vicky Pollard Street?
Posted by: Mr Ison, England on 7:02pm Thu 3 Jul 08
Khyber Pass wins hands down.
Partition Gate could also be in the running.
Khyber Pass wins hands down.
Partition Gate could also be in the running.
Posted by: Zacharias Ziela, Rose Hill on 8:31pm Thu 3 Jul 08
Although I consider the Labour Party just about the worst thing that ever happened to Britain, I think Percy Bromley stumbled into it more by accident than design. Percy was a fine family man, what Americans call a 'regular guy'. For most of his working life he was a skilled print worker at the old Newspaper House in New-in-Hall Street, and was Father of the Chapel for his trade union. He later became a Labour City Councillor, and in due course Lord Mayor. Certainly, one road should be named after Percy Bromley.
Although I consider the Labour Party just about the worst thing that ever happened to Britain, I think Percy Bromley stumbled into it more by accident than design. Percy was a fine family man, what Americans call a 'regular guy'. For most of his working life he was a skilled print worker at the old Newspaper House in New-in-Hall Street, and was Father of the Chapel for his trade union. He later became a Labour City Councillor, and in due course Lord Mayor. Certainly, one road should be named after Percy Bromley.
Posted by: David, wantage on 9:08pm Thu 3 Jul 08
In reality, there's only four to choose from - wait and see.
In reality, there's only four to choose from - wait and see.
Posted by: David, wantage on 9:11pm Thu 3 Jul 08
[quote][bold]David[/bold] wrote:
In reality, there's only four to choose from - wait and see.[/quote] Sorry, a bit tired - I meant there are only two roads left to name!
David wrote:
In reality, there's only four to choose from - wait and see.
Sorry, a bit tired - I meant there are only two roads left to name!
Posted by: Nagdealer, Poole on 9:41pm Thu 3 Jul 08
[quote][bold]David[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]David[/bold] wrote: In reality, there's only four to choose from - wait and see.[/quote] Sorry, a bit tired - I meant there are only two roads left to name![/quote] David, what you mean is one is certain. Who will be the other two!
David wrote:
David wrote: In reality, there's only four to choose from - wait and see.
Sorry, a bit tired - I meant there are only two roads left to name!
David, what you mean is one is certain. Who will be the other two!
Posted by: Mr Ison, England on 11:53pm Thu 3 Jul 08
Hows about a local POW camp commander,too obviously demeaning?
Hows about a local POW camp commander,too obviously demeaning?
Posted by: onon, oxford on 4:13am Fri 4 Jul 08
most of these people would turn in there graves if they see the rose hill of today,or OUR country ,what a f***ING mess.never vote labour again!dumping ,handout,uk.
most of these people would turn in there graves if they see the rose hill of today,or OUR country ,what a f***ING mess.never vote labour again!dumping ,handout,uk.
Posted by: craig brown, northway on 3:33pm Fri 4 Jul 08
Norman Brown did alot of work for the rose hill community over a 29 year period. I think it would be a great honour for the road to be named after him
Norman Brown did alot of work for the rose hill community over a 29 year period. I think it would be a great honour for the road to be named after him
Posted by: Emma, oxford on 3:50pm Fri 4 Jul 08
Norman Brown Derserves 2 Have a Road Named After Him Because, He Did Alot Of Work For Rose Hill And Did'nt Get Payed For All The Hard Work He Did!!!
Norman Brown Whata LEGEND!!![bold]bold[/bold]
Norman Brown Derserves 2 Have a Road Named After Him Because, He Did Alot Of Work For Rose Hill And Did'nt Get Payed For All The Hard Work He Did!!!
Norman Brown Whata LEGEND!!!
Posted by: Mr Morgan on 3:52pm Fri 4 Jul 08
There is only two names in the above list that are good suggestions.
As going by the map in todays Oxford Mail, road one, should be named Stephen Field Road, road two should be named Norman Brown Road and finally the third road shouldn't be named after anyone in the above list but however should be named after William Buckingham because he has done more to the community of Rose Hill then any of the entries left from the list above.
Also a road name shouldn't be named after Sher Afzal Khan as he hasn't done anything for Rose Hill.
There is only two names in the above list that are good suggestions.
As going by the map in todays Oxford Mail, road one, should be named Stephen Field Road, road two should be named Norman Brown Road and finally the third road shouldn't be named after anyone in the above list but however should be named after William Buckingham because he has done more to the community of Rose Hill then any of the entries left from the list above.
Also a road name shouldn't be named after Sher Afzal Khan as he hasn't done anything for Rose Hill.
Posted by: Barry Brooks, rose hill on 4:00pm Fri 4 Jul 08
[bold]bold[/bold] Norman Brown Needs Theese Votes, You Dont Realise How Important It Is For Theese Votes!
Come On Mr Brown !
You Derserve This SON![bold]bold[/bold]
Norman Brown Needs Theese Votes, You Dont Realise How Important It Is For Theese Votes!
Come On Mr Brown !
You Derserve This SON!
Posted by: Emma, oxford on 5:35pm Fri 4 Jul 08
Come On Every1 Get Yur The Right Hat On And Vote 4 Norman Brown He Derserves This The Most, All Family Are Pleased For Him For Hes Hard Work !![italic]italic[/italic]
Come On Every1 Get Yur The Right Hat On And Vote 4 Norman Brown He Derserves This The Most, All Family Are Pleased For Him For Hes Hard Work !!
Posted by: Ruth Wilkinson, Rose Hill on 5:58pm Fri 4 Jul 08
Sadly, the list of names is incomplete as the Rose Hill Tenants and Residents Association asked for the names of Constance Norman AND John Parker to be added to the list. John Parker was a well loved local City Councillor who was involved in setting up the youth football team(s) on Rose Hill. Somehow this name has been missed off the list for consideration by the South East Area Committee on Monday
Sadly, the list of names is incomplete as the Rose Hill Tenants and Residents Association asked for the names of Constance Norman AND John Parker to be added to the list. John Parker was a well loved local City Councillor who was involved in setting up the youth football team(s) on Rose Hill. Somehow this name has been missed off the list for consideration by the South East Area Committee on Monday
Posted by: Sharon, Abingdon on 6:38pm Fri 4 Jul 08
[bold]bold[/bold] Norman Brown deserves to be remembered and honoured;he never stopped working for the people of Rose Hill.He did much more than just edit the RoseHill roundabout;he was more like an unpaid councillor.Also he lived on the estate....Why is this poll happening anyway?A lot of the people who remember what a great man my Gramp was are unlikely to go on the internet.
Norman Brown deserves to be remembered and honoured;he never stopped working for the people of Rose Hill.He did much more than just edit the RoseHill roundabout;he was more like an unpaid councillor.Also he lived on the estate....Why is this poll happening anyway?A lot of the people who remember what a great man my Gramp was are unlikely to go on the internet.
Posted by: Alice smith, oxford on 6:51pm Fri 4 Jul 08
it should b called Norman Brown road coz hes is da best n hes dun loads 4 rose hill go Norman Brown!!![bold]bold[/bold]
it should b called Norman Brown road coz hes is da best n hes dun loads 4 rose hill go Norman Brown!!!
Posted by: Emma Brown, 828-009 on 6:54pm Fri 4 Jul 08
i Never New My Great Gramp Norman Butt What i Do No That Hes A Loved Man By All The Brown Family And Friends And Hes Done Alot For Rose Hill Annd Around Areas And No Matter What Thee Poll Is Norman Should Win This!
i Never New My Great Gramp Norman Butt What i Do No That Hes A Loved Man By All The Brown Family And Friends And Hes Done Alot For Rose Hill Annd Around Areas And No Matter What Thee Poll Is Norman Should Win This!
Posted by: john fray, Oxford on 7:21pm Fri 4 Jul 08
Norman Brown gets my vote, since he was a man who not only spoke his beliefs, but did all that he could to put them into practice for the good of his community.
Norman Brown gets my vote, since he was a man who not only spoke his beliefs, but did all that he could to put them into practice for the good of his community.
Posted by: Mr Ison, England on 7:43pm Fri 4 Jul 08
Stranglers Walk is my choice.
Stranglers Walk is my choice.
Posted by: kevin, abingdon on 8:23pm Fri 4 Jul 08
residents welfare 1st. norman brown 1st .
residents welfare 1st. norman brown 1st .
Posted by: Carrie Davis, Kidlington on 8:26pm Fri 4 Jul 08
firstly Why are there people out there that take great pleasure of taking the mick out of this poll? My Great Gramp Norman Brown was a remarkable man,with many talents,his actions were for the people on rosehill.his memory should live on with a road named after him.
everyone vote for NORMAN BROWN!!!!!!!!!
firstly Why are there people out there that take great pleasure of taking the mick out of this poll? My Great Gramp Norman Brown was a remarkable man,with many talents,his actions were for the people on rosehill.his memory should live on with a road named after him.
everyone vote for NORMAN BROWN!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: chloe, rosehill on 1:19pm Sat 5 Jul 08
why do we have to have it named after a person , the names are too long, name the roads after flowers something simple like bluebell close/rd or rose etc
why do we have to have it named after a person , the names are too long, name the roads after flowers something simple like bluebell close/rd or rose etc
Posted by: shaun, rosehill on 1:24pm Sat 5 Jul 08
as l am going to live in one of these roads there not actually rods but closes,to keep it simple l think they should be named aftre trees or rivers in tree uk, ie ,willow close or colne close not a mouthful of a name that is being put forward.............
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as l am going to live in one of these roads there not actually rods but closes,to keep it simple l think they should be named aftre trees or rivers in tree uk, ie ,willow close or colne close not a mouthful of a name that is being put forward.............
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Posted by: Mr Ison, England on 7:13pm Sat 5 Jul 08
Something that anticipates global warming?
Saguaro Steet,twiined with somewhere in Arizona?
Maybe the ugly boot of history need not descend upon the hapless townsfolk.
Something that anticipates global warming?
Saguaro Steet,twiined with somewhere in Arizona?
Maybe the ugly boot of history need not descend upon the hapless townsfolk.
Posted by: aamir, bristol on 10:14pm Sat 5 Jul 08
i vote for mr Khan. He has done a lot for the community. He deservs It.
i vote for mr Khan. He has done a lot for the community. He deservs It.
Posted by: a khan, oxford on 11:32pm Sat 5 Jul 08
i also vote for mr Khan (I am not his relative and am from a different area). He has done a lot for the community. He really deservs it!
i also vote for mr Khan (I am not his relative and am from a different area). He has done a lot for the community. He really deservs it!
Posted by: Mr Ison, England on 1:01am Sun 6 Jul 08
Sad Hill and Arch Stanton Close for me.
Sad Hill and Arch Stanton Close for me.
Posted by: Mr Hussain, Oxford on 10:36am Sun 6 Jul 08
The work khan did for all the asian community was totally voluntary through out Oxford. So he gets my vote!!!!
The work khan did for all the asian community was totally voluntary through out Oxford. So he gets my vote!!!!
Posted by: Alan, Oxford on 11:08am Sun 6 Jul 08
I was once a neighbour of Mr Khan, he not only did work for the asian community but helped anyone in need as he was a kind, generous and a genuine human being.
I was once a neighbour of Mr Khan, he not only did work for the asian community but helped anyone in need as he was a kind, generous and a genuine human being.
Posted by: Mrs Smith, oxford on 12:28pm Sun 6 Jul 08
[bold][italic][bold]I VOTE for MR KHAN, he was an extraordinary man who devoted his life to the community and to the welfare of people in oxford. It would be very disappointing if he does not get into the top 3 because he was a wonderful man. He deserves to be remembered!!!![/bold][/italic] [/bold]
I VOTE for MR KHAN, he was an extraordinary man who devoted his life to the community and to the welfare of people in oxford. It would be very disappointing if he does not get into the top 3 because he was a wonderful man. He deserves to be remembered!!!! Posted by: Miss Sandhu, swindon on 12:30pm Sun 6 Jul 08
[bold]bold[/bold] [italic]italic[/italic] MR KHAN GETS MY VOTE HANDS DOWN, NO QUESTIONS ASKED!
MR KHAN GETS MY VOTE HANDS DOWN, NO QUESTIONS ASKED!
Posted by: imran, oxford on 12:36pm Sun 6 Jul 08
Sher Afzal Khan was an idol of a man and helped so many people voluntarily. he didnt have to but because he was such a big hearted person he did so and made a big difference in so many people's lives and shud have this road name in his rememberance
Sher Afzal Khan was an idol of a man and helped so many people voluntarily. he didnt have to but because he was such a big hearted person he did so and made a big difference in so many people's lives and shud have this road name in his rememberance
Posted by: rizwan, oxford on 12:39pm Sun 6 Jul 08
Mr khan gets my vote, he was a remarkable man with a natural caring side to him and he used this to help the community in oxford[quote]quote[/quote] [quote]quote[/quote] [italic]italic[/italic]
Mr khan gets my vote, he was a remarkable man with a natural caring side to him and he used this to help the community in oxford
quote
quote
Posted by: charlie, oxford on 12:43pm Sun 6 Jul 08
[italic]italic[/italic] i know as facts stand that mr khan is much deserving of this honourable rembrance. He was a very kind, considerate man who did alot for the community[bold]bold[/bold]
i know as facts stand that mr khan is much deserving of this honourable rembrance. He was a very kind, considerate man who did alot for the community
Posted by: Sameera Pathan, Rose Hill on 1:14pm Sun 6 Jul 08
I vote for Mr Khan because he has done a lot not only for the Rose Hill community but for the whole of the oxford. He deserves to have the road named after him.
I vote for Mr Khan because he has done a lot not only for the Rose Hill community but for the whole of the oxford. He deserves to have the road named after him.
Posted by: Aftab Hussain, Cowley on 1:53pm Sun 6 Jul 08
He was great community worker
He was great community worker
Posted by: nadeem iqbal, blackburn on 2:23pm Sun 6 Jul 08
been a very good social worker and deserve for this title
been a very good social worker and deserve for this title
Posted by: aman, oxford on 2:34pm Sun 6 Jul 08
Mr khan gets my vote, he was a great man[bold]bold[/bold]
Mr khan gets my vote, he was a great man
Posted by: baz, oxford on 2:36pm Sun 6 Jul 08
I have always had alot of respect for mr Khan, he gets my vote and all my families votes[bold]bold[/bold] [italic]italic[/italic]
I have always had alot of respect for mr Khan, he gets my vote and all my families votes
Posted by: amar, oxford on 2:41pm Sun 6 Jul 08
[bold]bold[/bold] Well i believe that SHER AFZAL KHAN was a considerate, helpful man that did alot for the community and we miss him to this day
Well i believe that SHER AFZAL KHAN was a considerate, helpful man that did alot for the community and we miss him to this day
Posted by: William on 2:58pm Sun 6 Jul 08
Sounds like Mr Khan is the clear winner!
Sounds like Mr Khan is the clear winner!
Posted by: vick, london on 2:59pm Sun 6 Jul 08
Good opportunity to show a colourful Oxford.
Good opportunity to show a colourful Oxford.
Posted by: Naeem, oxford on 3:07pm Sun 6 Jul 08
Mr. Khan had contributed a lot in the welfare of community. He was very [bold]helpful[/bold] and [bold]considerate[/bold] .
Mr. Khan had contributed a lot in the welfare of community. He was very
helpful and
considerate .
Posted by: tamoor, oxford on 3:58pm Sun 6 Jul 08
Mr. afzal khan was a very helpful. my vote is for him.
Mr. afzal khan was a very helpful. my vote is for him.
Posted by: amita patel, ilford, london on 4:10pm Sun 6 Jul 08
Mr Khan gets my vote he was such caring and loving man towards everyone no matter what they were muslim, hindu, christian etc... i really think he deserves a road named after him no matter what... when i speak to his daughter on the phone i always think of him his image comes in my mind everytime... i still come to oxford to visit my parents and everytime i always remember him he deserves this honour...
Mr Khan gets my vote he was such caring and loving man towards everyone no matter what they were muslim, hindu, christian etc... i really think he deserves a road named after him no matter what... when i speak to his daughter on the phone i always think of him his image comes in my mind everytime... i still come to oxford to visit my parents and everytime i always remember him he deserves this honour...
Posted by: Mr Ison, England on 4:32pm Sun 6 Jul 08
Too reminiscent of Ghengis Khan or Wrath of Khan methinks.
Too reminiscent of Ghengis Khan or Wrath of Khan methinks.
Posted by: Terry Chandler on 5:20pm Sun 6 Jul 08
Who would want a road named after them in that plonkhole,
Who would want a road named after them in that plonkhole,
Posted by: Terry Chandler on 7:03pm Sun 6 Jul 08
[quote][bold]amita patel[/bold] wrote:
Mr Khan gets my vote he was such caring and loving man towards everyone no matter what they were muslim, hindu, christian etc... i really think he deserves a road named after him no matter what... when i speak to his daughter on the phone i always think of him his image comes in my mind everytime... i still come to oxford to visit my parents and everytime i always remember him he deserves this honour...[/quote] Not jews then?
amita patel wrote:
Mr Khan gets my vote he was such caring and loving man towards everyone no matter what they were muslim, hindu, christian etc... i really think he deserves a road named after him no matter what... when i speak to his daughter on the phone i always think of him his image comes in my mind everytime... i still come to oxford to visit my parents and everytime i always remember him he deserves this honour...
Not jews then?
Posted by: Bertrand Winsor on 7:28pm Sun 6 Jul 08
Terry Chandler clearly doesn't know what "etc." means. Use a dictionary Terry. ~~~KHAN GETS MY VOTE!~~~
Terry Chandler clearly doesn't know what "etc." means. Use a dictionary Terry. ~~~KHAN GETS MY VOTE!~~~
Posted by: khalid yousaf, oxford on 7:45pm Sun 6 Jul 08
He was dedicated entirly to the service of the community and to promting communal harmony and cohesion of various segments of our population. Infact the road itself will be hounred by being named after such selflessly dedicated person.
He was dedicated entirly to the service of the community and to promting communal harmony and cohesion of various segments of our population. Infact the road itself will be hounred by being named after such selflessly dedicated person.
Posted by: Rashida Khalid, oxford on 7:55pm Sun 6 Jul 08
He was extermely helpful even to the strangers, we came to this Country and my husbad was sick, he lodged us in his home free of cost for more than six month with being either related or belonging to the same area in subcontinent, God bless him.
He was extermely helpful even to the strangers, we came to this Country and my husbad was sick, he lodged us in his home free of cost for more than six month with being either related or belonging to the same area in subcontinent, God bless him.
Posted by: khalid yousaf, Oxofrd on 8:11pm Sun 6 Jul 08
Sher Afzal Khan deserve to get my vote.
Sher Afzal Khan deserve to get my vote.
Posted by: Mr Ison, England on 8:20pm Sun 6 Jul 08
Khan's Green,like Golders Green but different?
Khan's Green,like Golders Green but different?
Posted by: ansar, blackburn on 9:09pm Sun 6 Jul 08
he was great humanbeing, very helpful, very co-operative in the community. a great man who will never forgoton for his services
he was great humanbeing, very helpful, very co-operative in the community. a great man who will never forgoton for his services
Posted by: Nag Dealer, Poole on 9:49pm Sun 6 Jul 08
This vote seemsto have been taken over by the Asian community. Don't they know that one road name was already a certainty for them?
This vote seemsto have been taken over by the Asian community. Don't they know that one road name was already a certainty for them?
Posted by: Mr Ison, England on 10:03pm Sun 6 Jul 08
Usually the dead Mayors,sometimes their relatives too,get a plaque on a seat.
Not sure who pays for it initially.
Let 'em rest in peace.
Usually the dead Mayors,sometimes their relatives too,get a plaque on a seat.
Not sure who pays for it initially.
Let 'em rest in peace.
Posted by: Asam on 10:24pm Sun 6 Jul 08
A great man who did a remarkable job for the community. He certainly deserves it
A great man who did a remarkable job for the community. He certainly deserves it
Posted by: Brendon McMurray on 10:33pm Sun 6 Jul 08
Nag Dealer wrote:[quote]This vote seemsto have been taken over by the Asian community.[/quote]
If lots of traditional English names were writing comments on this page, would you make a comment that "this vote seems to have been take over by the White community"? I highly doubt it. Keep your racist remarks to yourself please, Nad Dealer.
Nag Dealer wrote:
This vote seemsto have been taken over by the Asian community.
If lots of traditional English names were writing comments on this page, would you make a comment that "this vote seems to have been take over by the White community"? I highly doubt it. Keep your racist remarks to yourself please, Nad Dealer.
Posted by: Sara, Oxford on 11:16pm Sun 6 Jul 08
The whole point of this survey is that all have a chance to express thier views and vote. Clearly Mr Khan is a true winner, I know that, so some people need to accept this and not make offensive remarks
The whole point of this survey is that all have a chance to express thier views and vote. Clearly Mr Khan is a true winner, I know that, so some people need to accept this and not make offensive remarks
Posted by: raje, swindon on 11:54pm Sun 6 Jul 08
Race shouldnt even come into this, it is just how the community feel about these people and what they have done for them! Wish people would stop being so shallow, then the world would be a better place for us all to live in. Mr Khan gets my vote not because im asian but because he changed so many poeple's lives. These people were from the oxford community. He should be remembered and honoured as a remarkable man![bold]bold[/bold] [italic]
By posting a comment, I confirm[/italic]
Race shouldnt even come into this, it is just how the community feel about these people and what they have done for them! Wish people would stop being so shallow, then the world would be a better place for us all to live in. Mr Khan gets my vote not because im asian but because he changed so many poeple's lives. These people were from the oxford community. He should be remembered and honoured as a remarkable man!
By posting a comment, I confirm
Posted by: Mr Ison, England on 12:05am Mon 7 Jul 08
Khan of worms?
Two new street signs,one Khan and the other Kant.
Khan of worms?
Two new street signs,one Khan and the other Kant.
Posted by: fnz_khan, oxford on 2:23am Mon 7 Jul 08
I dont know why the muslims bother. Being second class citizen and getting search with dogs at the airport and people making racist remark like mr Ison just did. why bother let them name it after whoever they want to what difference does it make????[bold]bold[/bold]
I dont know why the muslims bother. Being second class citizen and getting search with dogs at the airport and people making racist remark like mr Ison just did. why bother let them name it after whoever they want to what difference does it make????
Posted by: David, wantage on 8:49am Mon 7 Jul 08
[quote][bold]Rashida Khalid[/bold] wrote:
He was extermely helpful even to the strangers, we came to this Country and my husbad was sick, he lodged us in his home free of cost for more than six month with being either related or belonging to the same area in subcontinent, God bless him.[/quote] So what? Alan Page would have done that.
Rashida Khalid wrote:
He was extermely helpful even to the strangers, we came to this Country and my husbad was sick, he lodged us in his home free of cost for more than six month with being either related or belonging to the same area in subcontinent, God bless him.
So what? Alan Page would have done that.
Posted by: Miss Sandhu, oxford on 10:31am Mon 7 Jul 08
[bold]bold[/bold] [italic]italic[/italic] David from wantage dont need to get nasty. He would have done that but did he? If so get people on here. Worms? thats just so racist, i will tell you one thing! Indians, pakistani's and bangladeshi's are here because of one reason and one reason only and that is the British empire that stole all are money and jewels. They left us with nothing in our country and thats why we are here not using people who live in this countries money but using are own money that the British stole. We have as much of a right to live here as you do, SHAME!
David from wantage dont need to get nasty. He would have done that but did he? If so get people on here. Worms? thats just so racist, i will tell you one thing! Indians, pakistani's and bangladeshi's are here because of one reason and one reason only and that is the British empire that stole all are money and jewels. They left us with nothing in our country and thats why we are here not using people who live in this countries money but using are own money that the British stole. We have as much of a right to live here as you do, SHAME!
Posted by: Adil, Oxford on 11:14am Mon 7 Jul 08
We all should be thankful to Oxford Mail, for giving everyone an oppurtunity to express our opinions in this survey but, unfortunately some of the comments appearing on here, are unacceptable and upsetting. People should, use their right of opinion in a civilised manner.Those who are offended should avoid these racist remarks being made and just base it on whats being concerned.
We all should be thankful to Oxford Mail, for giving everyone an oppurtunity to express our opinions in this survey but, unfortunately some of the comments appearing on here, are unacceptable and upsetting. People should, use their right of opinion in a civilised manner.Those who are offended should avoid these racist remarks being made and just base it on whats being concerned.
Posted by: David, wantage on 11:47am Mon 7 Jul 08
[quote][bold]Miss Sandhu[/bold] wrote:
[bold]bold[/bold] [italic]italic[/italic] David from wantage dont need to get nasty. He would have done that but did he? If so get people on here. Worms? thats just so racist, i will tell you one thing! Indians, pakistani's and bangladeshi's are here because of one reason and one reason only and that is the British empire that stole all are money and jewels. They left us with nothing in our country and thats why we are here not using people who live in this countries money but using are own money that the British stole. We have as much of a right to live here as you do, SHAME![/quote] What is nasty about saying Alan Page would have done that?
I'm afraid you are a prime example of someone with a chip on their shoulder.
Don't seek to be offended or clutch at straws to make out you have been. No one is saying you have no right to live here, so why not relax and get on with it. Which other country in the world would allow people with such vitriolic views as yours to settle there?
Miss Sandhu wrote:
David from wantage dont need to get nasty. He would have done that but did he? If so get people on here. Worms? thats just so racist, i will tell you one thing! Indians, pakistani's and bangladeshi's are here because of one reason and one reason only and that is the British empire that stole all are money and jewels. They left us with nothing in our country and thats why we are here not using people who live in this countries money but using are own money that the British stole. We have as much of a right to live here as you do, SHAME!
What is nasty about saying Alan Page would have done that?
I'm afraid you are a prime example of someone with a chip on their shoulder.
Don't seek to be offended or clutch at straws to make out you have been. No one is saying you have no right to live here, so why not relax and get on with it. Which other country in the world would allow people with such vitriolic views as yours to settle there?
Posted by: Mr Ison, England on 12:14pm Mon 7 Jul 08
Should have put signs up at the ports after the Huguenots,no room at the Inn.
Should have put signs up at the ports after the Huguenots,no room at the Inn.
Posted by: matt Braken, Ohio on 12:47pm Mon 7 Jul 08
Wow i am taken aback by some of the comments on this web site, you have some real nasty lot over there. Always thought of Oxford as a nice place.
Wow i am taken aback by some of the comments on this web site, you have some real nasty lot over there. Always thought of Oxford as a nice place.
Posted by: Mr Ison, England on 12:53pm Mon 7 Jul 08
People are the same wherever you go.
If those Indians had been a bit more proactive Ohio would still belong with the Nations.
People are the same wherever you go.
If those Indians had been a bit more proactive Ohio would still belong with the Nations.
Posted by: Tabassum Murtza, Oxford on 3:08pm Mon 7 Jul 08
My family and I would like to thank everyone who has voted for my father Mr Sher Afzal Khan particularly Mr Khalid Yousaf and the councillors who have campaigned hard to get to this stage. Lets hope the committee make a decision in our favour this time. Yes he was proud to be a Pakistani and proud to be a Muslim but first and foremost he was a humanbeing who respected and treated his fellow human beings as equals. Its interesting to read some of the comments; but as my father would say -you've got to be the bigger person and rise above.
My father was very passionate about the work he did, totally voluntary and 100% devoted in helping others in whatever way he could.He always had a positive outlook in life and brought out the best in people., sometimes his wise words and sound advise was enough to make a difference to those going through a difficult time.People who knew him will know he did far more than give out advise and therefore he should be remembered for all the good work he did for not just the asians in the community.
My family and I would like to thank everyone who has voted for my father Mr Sher Afzal Khan particularly Mr Khalid Yousaf and the councillors who have campaigned hard to get to this stage. Lets hope the committee make a decision in our favour this time. Yes he was proud to be a Pakistani and proud to be a Muslim but first and foremost he was a humanbeing who respected and treated his fellow human beings as equals. Its interesting to read some of the comments; but as my father would say -you've got to be the bigger person and rise above.
My father was very passionate about the work he did, totally voluntary and 100% devoted in helping others in whatever way he could.He always had a positive outlook in life and brought out the best in people., sometimes his wise words and sound advise was enough to make a difference to those going through a difficult time.People who knew him will know he did far more than give out advise and therefore he should be remembered for all the good work he did for not just the asians in the community.
Posted by: anon, england on 4:10pm Mon 7 Jul 08
its funny how the mere chance of an asian name becoming a road name can spark such heated venting of feelings.i'm not sure whats more troubling, the fact that certain people find it hard to accept an asian road name or, the fact that 1st and 2nd generations asians have given so much of their lives to this country and the people in it regardless of their colour, creed, background, ethnicity etc that it seems that the very people that have been helped are the most ungrateful and spiteful. it is truly a shame the society we live in today is what we have become, even though it is the minority that spoils things for the rest of us.
its funny how the mere chance of an asian name becoming a road name can spark such heated venting of feelings.i'm not sure whats more troubling, the fact that certain people find it hard to accept an asian road name or, the fact that 1st and 2nd generations asians have given so much of their lives to this country and the people in it regardless of their colour, creed, background, ethnicity etc that it seems that the very people that have been helped are the most ungrateful and spiteful. it is truly a shame the society we live in today is what we have become, even though it is the minority that spoils things for the rest of us.
Posted by: amita patel, ilford, ilford, london on 9:11pm Mon 7 Jul 08
[quote][bold]Terry Chandler[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]amita patel[/bold] wrote: Mr Khan gets my vote he was such caring and loving man towards everyone no matter what they were muslim, hindu, christian etc... i really think he deserves a road named after him no matter what... when i speak to his daughter on the phone i always think of him his image comes in my mind everytime... i still come to oxford to visit my parents and everytime i always remember him he deserves this honour...[/quote] Not jews then?[/quote] i did say no matter what they were if you read it again...
Terry Chandler wrote:
amita patel wrote: Mr Khan gets my vote he was such caring and loving man towards everyone no matter what they were muslim, hindu, christian etc... i really think he deserves a road named after him no matter what... when i speak to his daughter on the phone i always think of him his image comes in my mind everytime... i still come to oxford to visit my parents and everytime i always remember him he deserves this honour...
Not jews then?
i did say no matter what they were if you read it again...
Posted by: rose, rosehill on 9:16pm Mon 7 Jul 08
l do think all these names put forward are too long, perhaps they could shorten them or why not choose something different why do we have to have a road named after someone if it is causing all this commotion
l do think all these names put forward are too long, perhaps they could shorten them or why not choose something different why do we have to have a road named after someone if it is causing all this commotion
Posted by: amita patel, ilford, ilford, london on 9:21pm Mon 7 Jul 08
i think people should just not bother leaving any comments if they got nothing better to say.... why do people take things so personal.....[italic]italic[/italic]
i think people should just not bother leaving any comments if they got nothing better to say.... why do people take things so personal.....
Posted by: Mr Ison, England on 9:38pm Mon 7 Jul 08
Dick Turpin is always a good one for want of anything better.
Could be multiculturalised into Dick Turban,doubletakes from motorists so only for pedestrianised locations.
Dick Turpin is always a good one for want of anything better.
Could be multiculturalised into Dick Turban,doubletakes from motorists so only for pedestrianised locations.
Posted by: sriya patel, ilford, london on 9:52pm Mon 7 Jul 08
Mr Khan gets my vote, although i have never met him, i have heard alot about him through my aunty amita patel (amin before she was married)... my aunty talks alot about him and his daughter just wished that i met him... but he still gets my vote.....
Mr Khan gets my vote, although i have never met him, i have heard alot about him through my aunty amita patel (amin before she was married)... my aunty talks alot about him and his daughter just wished that i met him... but he still gets my vote.....
Posted by: neeta patel, ilford on 10:09pm Mon 7 Jul 08
MR KHAN GETS MY VOTE.....i have heard so much about him from my mum (amita patel) ...... he sounds like a really nice person to talk to... i really do wish i met him..... but MR KHAN RULES...
MR KHAN GETS MY VOTE.....i have heard so much about him from my mum (amita patel) ...... he sounds like a really nice person to talk to... i really do wish i met him..... but MR KHAN RULES...
Posted by: Mr Ison, England on 10:45pm Mon 7 Jul 08
Like Chaka Khan?
Posted by: William, Oxford on 5:35pm Wed 9 Jul 08
[quote][bold]fnz_khan[/bold] wrote:
I dont know why the muslims bother. Being second class citizen and getting search with dogs at the airport and people making racist remark like mr Ison just did. why bother let them name it after whoever they want to what difference does it make????[bold]bold[/bold] [/quote] Mr Ison is an ****.
Please do not think that we all think like him.
I say mr Khan is the clear winner,it sounds like he deserved it.
A great way to remember the life of a great man.
fnz_khan wrote:
I dont know why the muslims bother. Being second class citizen and getting search with dogs at the airport and people making racist remark like mr Ison just did. why bother let them name it after whoever they want to what difference does it make????
Mr Ison is an ****.
Please do not think that we all think like him.
I say mr Khan is the clear winner,it sounds like he deserved it.
A great way to remember the life of a great man.
Posted by: William, Oxford on 5:46pm Wed 9 Jul 08
[quote][bold]Tabassum Murtza[/bold] wrote:
My family and I would like to thank everyone who has voted for my father Mr Sher Afzal Khan particularly Mr Khalid Yousaf and the councillors who have campaigned hard to get to this stage. Lets hope the committee make a decision in our favour this time. Yes he was proud to be a Pakistani and proud to be a Muslim but first and foremost he was a humanbeing who respected and treated his fellow human beings as equals. Its interesting to read some of the comments; but as my father would say -you've got to be the bigger person and rise above. My father was very passionate about the work he did, totally voluntary and 100% devoted in helping others in whatever way he could.He always had a positive outlook in life and brought out the best in people., sometimes his wise words and sound advise was enough to make a difference to those going through a difficult time.People who knew him will know he did far more than give out advise and therefore he should be remembered for all the good work he did for not just the asians in the community.[/quote] Good on you and your father.
He clearly deserves the recognition and you are clearly a reflection of the kind man he was in the face of such bigots.
May god bless you both.
Tabassum Murtza wrote:
My family and I would like to thank everyone who has voted for my father Mr Sher Afzal Khan particularly Mr Khalid Yousaf and the councillors who have campaigned hard to get to this stage. Lets hope the committee make a decision in our favour this time. Yes he was proud to be a Pakistani and proud to be a Muslim but first and foremost he was a humanbeing who respected and treated his fellow human beings as equals. Its interesting to read some of the comments; but as my father would say -you've got to be the bigger person and rise above. My father was very passionate about the work he did, totally voluntary and 100% devoted in helping others in whatever way he could.He always had a positive outlook in life and brought out the best in people., sometimes his wise words and sound advise was enough to make a difference to those going through a difficult time.People who knew him will know he did far more than give out advise and therefore he should be remembered for all the good work he did for not just the asians in the community.
Good on you and your father.
He clearly deserves the recognition and you are clearly a reflection of the kind man he was in the face of such bigots.
May god bless you both.
Posted by: Mr Ison, England on 11:52pm Wed 9 Jul 08
What a shyster,lol.
Posted by: Alan Page, Guildford on 6:32pm Thu 10 Jul 08
[quote][bold]David[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]Miss Sandhu[/bold] wrote: [bold]bold[/bold] [italic]italic[/italic] David from wantage dont need to get nasty. He would have done that but did he? If so get people on here. Worms? thats just so racist, i will tell you one thing! Indians, pakistani's and bangladeshi's are here because of one reason and one reason only and that is the British empire that stole all are money and jewels. They left us with nothing in our country and thats why we are here not using people who live in this countries money but using are own money that the British stole. We have as much of a right to live here as you do, SHAME![/quote] What is nasty about saying Alan Page would have done that? I'm afraid you are a prime example of someone with a chip on their shoulder. Don't seek to be offended or clutch at straws to make out you have been. No one is saying you have no right to live here, so why not relax and get on with it. Which other country in the world would allow people with such vitriolic views as yours to settle there?[/quote] Dear oh dear,
Anybody who disagrees with the white bourgeois money centred view of things has a chip on their shoulder.
How original.
David wrote:
Miss Sandhu wrote: David from wantage dont need to get nasty. He would have done that but did he? If so get people on here. Worms? thats just so racist, i will tell you one thing! Indians, pakistani's and bangladeshi's are here because of one reason and one reason only and that is the British empire that stole all are money and jewels. They left us with nothing in our country and thats why we are here not using people who live in this countries money but using are own money that the British stole. We have as much of a right to live here as you do, SHAME!
What is nasty about saying Alan Page would have done that? I'm afraid you are a prime example of someone with a chip on their shoulder. Don't seek to be offended or clutch at straws to make out you have been. No one is saying you have no right to live here, so why not relax and get on with it. Which other country in the world would allow people with such vitriolic views as yours to settle there?
Dear oh dear,
Anybody who disagrees with the white bourgeois money centred view of things has a chip on their shoulder.
How original.
Posted by: Mr Ison, England on 11:13pm Thu 10 Jul 08
If onl Mr Khan had been paid by taxation...
If onl Mr Khan had been paid by taxation...
Posted by: John, Oxford on 11:03am Fri 11 Jul 08
[quote][bold]Miss Sandhu[/bold] wrote:
[bold]bold[/bold] [italic]italic[/italic] David from wantage dont need to get nasty. He would have done that but did he? If so get people on here. Worms? thats just so racist, i will tell you one thing! Indians, pakistani's and bangladeshi's are here because of one reason and one reason only and that is the British empire that stole all are money and jewels. They left us with nothing in our country and thats why we are here not using people who live in this countries money but using are own money that the British stole. We have as much of a right to live here as you do, SHAME![/quote] What Tosh and Bunkum - The Muslims wanted a state independant of Indian and so came about the Partition of India - funny how the Muslim state is a floundering , third world nation , habouring terrorists and exporting Heroin , whereas India is the world's largest democracy - Why not call the Road Ghandi Close
Miss Sandhu wrote:
David from wantage dont need to get nasty. He would have done that but did he? If so get people on here. Worms? thats just so racist, i will tell you one thing! Indians, pakistani's and bangladeshi's are here because of one reason and one reason only and that is the British empire that stole all are money and jewels. They left us with nothing in our country and thats why we are here not using people who live in this countries money but using are own money that the British stole. We have as much of a right to live here as you do, SHAME!
What Tosh and Bunkum - The Muslims wanted a state independant of Indian and so came about the Partition of India - funny how the Muslim state is a floundering , third world nation , habouring terrorists and exporting Heroin , whereas India is the world's largest democracy - Why not call the Road Ghandi Close
Posted by: Mr Britain, Munich on 11:08am Fri 11 Jul 08
[quote][bold]anon[/bold] wrote:
its funny how the mere chance of an asian name becoming a road name can spark such heated venting of feelings.i'm not sure whats more troubling, the fact that certain people find it hard to accept an asian road name or, the fact that 1st and 2nd generations asians have given so much of their lives to this country and the people in it regardless of their colour, creed, background, ethnicity etc that it seems that the very people that have been helped are the most ungrateful and spiteful. it is truly a shame the society we live in today is what we have become, even though it is the minority that spoils things for the rest of us.[/quote] And they make good curry
anon wrote:
its funny how the mere chance of an asian name becoming a road name can spark such heated venting of feelings.i'm not sure whats more troubling, the fact that certain people find it hard to accept an asian road name or, the fact that 1st and 2nd generations asians have given so much of their lives to this country and the people in it regardless of their colour, creed, background, ethnicity etc that it seems that the very people that have been helped are the most ungrateful and spiteful. it is truly a shame the society we live in today is what we have become, even though it is the minority that spoils things for the rest of us.
And they make good curry
Posted by: Sarah, oxford on 12:49pm Fri 11 Jul 08
How about ASBO Avenue?
Posted by: Mr Ison, England on 7:09pm Fri 11 Jul 08
Maybe 'cause the Ghandi clan are racist carpetbaggers?
My favourite is still Saguaro Street.
Maybe 'cause the Ghandi clan are racist carpetbaggers?
My favourite is still Saguaro Street.
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