Photographs of the boards on display at the opening of the Lewington Room in The Old Grammar School on June 29th 2022. Text listing the planned and proposed events and exhibitions to be arranged in the near future. Lists of books and gifts available in the shop and a Description on "How it all started"

The makers of Downton Abbey invited local people to take part as extras. Doreen and Douglas Clare were delighted to be chosen each each from 2011 through 2015.

21 photos of Douglas Clare & wife Doreen as extras 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 & 2015. Dates on photos (PDF)

On a bitterly cold day on March 29th 2015 scenes were recorded for Downton Abbey. These are delightful casual shots of the actors both well known and supporting cast.

12 photos of Downton Abbey Extras from Bampton (PDF)

Robin Shuckburgh, chairman of the Bampton Community Archive, explains that many coaches a week are coming with tourists keen to see where the outside scenes of Downton Abbey are filmed.

Article in Witney Gazette by Miranda Norris about second movie of Downton Abbey being Good news for Bampton.
All the original cast Hugh Bonneville, Elizabeth McGovern, Maggie Smith, Michelle Dockery, Jim Carter, Brendan Coyle and Joanne Froggatt appeared in the 2019 movie and are back for the sequel.Hugh Dancy, Laura Haddock, Nathalie Baye and Dominic West have also joined the cast,

185 Photographs of some of the outside filming of the series showing Film crew and actors working whilst making the second film

73 photos of Downton Abbey filming in Bampton on a bitterly cold day on March 29th 2015 (PDF)

12 photos of Downton Abbey filming in Bampton for a 5th year August 11th 2014 (PDF)