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The building of the local railway kick-started the area’s development. Houses were built in this West London area to accommodate the railway workers in 1837. The station borrowed the name of nearby New Bushey village. In 1907, the name was changed to Oxhey. In 1946, the London City Council bought land from the Blackwell family and established Oxhey Park Golf Club in 1947. The initial field was an 18-hole course but now it is a 9-hole course. It has nice characteristics that make it a popular golf field among WD19 residents.
Oxhey Chapel is one of the oldest buildings. It dates from 1612. Sir James Altham of Oxhey Place built it exclusively for his family and staff. It is believed that the chapel stands on the site of an earlier church. The chapel is a grade II listed building. It’s no longer in public use, however, weddings may be performed with special permission. St Matthew’s church is another notable building. It dates from 1880 and it is a grade II listed structure. The building features Gothic Revival style and Art Nouveau decorations. The Lady Chapel has a window by Karl Parsons. He is a famous English stained glass artist. Oxhey Grange is another landmark. It is an 1876 grade II listed building. It features High Victorian Gothic style. Architect William Young designed this building. He is also responsible for designing the Glasgow City Chambers in his country of origin.
Railway Arms pub takes its name from the nearby station. It bears the Masons Coat of Arms on the Pinner Road side. It’s a popular place for sports fans. Comic poet John Hegley attended the opening of the Oxhey Library in 2009. Oxhey Jets F.C. is a local football club who plays in the Spartan South Midlands League. The Boundary is their home stadium. The club was formed in 1972.