Photograph of the statue of St Joh n the Baptist that fell down from the base of the steeple during a heavy storm in January 1990

This newspaper cutting is from April 1st 1983.
The anniversary of the Women's League was celebrated by joining with the Mothers' Union for prayers and a celebration tea.
The PTA held a bazaar and raised £75 for their funds which in 1983 was a good amount of money. The same day head teacher Malcolm Mason took some of the school's boy to Wembley to see the schoolboys' match against Germany.
The wives club monthly meeting had a special speaker called Mr Blue who talked about colour in the home; he had previously worked on the interior of Blenheim Palace.

The Friends of Saint Mary’s try to offer three talks each spring to raise funds for the church.
This flyer was one of those talks.
The Role of Wine in the Church by Robin Shuckburgh

Photograph taken by Joan Bateman daughter of the vicar of Bampton from 1936

Photograph similar to those taken by Henry Taunt after full restoration in 1870 to St Mary The Virgin..

Printed Sheet with Hymns and Prayers for Order of Service - Opening of the Horde Aisle as a vestry Nov. 8th 1894
Attended by the Bishop

Newspaper article and Leaflet asking for donations to help with the restoration of the Church Organ which was originally made by William Gray in 1812 at a cost of £460 guineas. Estimated cost for the project was £175,000 which would comprise of £75,000 grant and £100,000 from donations. Work was eventually carried out by Cousins Organs in Coalville North-west Leicestershire, after the company Peter Collins Ltd of Melton Mowbray went into administration. Douglas Clare -churchwarden and treasurer and choirmaster - David New

Article written by Dr Ernest Parkin describing the Double Easter Sepulchre in the church, which is "special" because it is double. Dated from 15th Century.

Photographs of the two heads in the south aisle of St. Mary's Church

PDF copy of the Service celebrating 40th anniversary of the sharing of St Marys Church with the Roman Catholic Church in the presence of Apostolic Nuncio The most Reverend Antonio Mennini, Contains an interesting account of the history Roman Catholic Services held in Bampton from The Eagle Pub, The Town Hall, and the Old Grammar School before moving to St Mary's