Sri Chinmoy and Mayor of Oxford, Bill Fagg at Peace Mile, Cutteslowe Park
On 30 May 1987, Sri Chinmoy, with the Mayor of Oxford, Bill Fagg, inaugurated a new ‘Sri Chinmoy Peace Mile‘ at Cutteslowe Park, Oxford.
The Peace mile is designed to offer runners and walkers a focused loop dedicated to peace.
After the inauguration of the Peace Mile, a two mile race was organised for local school children.
Start of Race.
Jim Smith meeting Sri Chinmoy.
Peace Mile Today
The Peace Mile is still in use today by local park visitors. Races are also held in the summer months by the UK Sri Chinmoy A.C.
Part of Peace Mile during Race
Press Coverage
The inauguration of the Peace Mile was mentioned in local Oxford papers, such as the Oxford Mail.
Further Press Coverage
- Oxford Journal coverage – Oxford-Journal-may-87.pdf
- Oxford Star Coverage – Oxford Star – Peace Mile 1987.pdf
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