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The Morris Clown, previously The New Inn and originally The George
- BCA - 2018.1443
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- late C19th early C20th
The pub in the High Street named The Morris Clown (as at 2018) began life as The George. Steve the present landlord found the ancient wooden name board in the cellar but it fell to dust when he tried to lift it. A long time ago it became the New Inn as seen in the first photograph which is at least pre 1920 because the cottage at the est end of the Market Square is still standing and that was pulled down to make way for the War Memorial. Over the door can be seen a sign which says Clinch's Entire Eagle Brewery, Witney. There is another line underneath which sadly is not readable. The lower board says Commercial Inn, Lila Clack and two more lines of text which I can't read. The opposite side of the road is the department store owned by T. W. Pembrey which ran the length of present day No7 High Street, Lesta House, Strawberry Cottage and across Bushey Row, then called New Inn Street the shop on the corner. On the end wall of the New Inn on the third picture text can be seen which in part says Commercial something and Posting House. A little of this lettering can still be seen in 2018. What was Pembrey's is now Busby's department store. Note the thatched hay rick camera side of Lime Tree House. Thatching hay ricks kept the hay in good condition and shed the rain off; rick thatching was a specialist job and in Bampton Ben Tanner and his brother were particularly skilled and Reg Rouse was also.
Nik Stanbridge
The Cake Element Bakery. Witney Gazette July 4th 2018
- BCA - 2023.6041
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- 2023
The Cake Element Bakery. Witney Gazette July 4th 2018
Nik Stanbridge
The Bistro at Wheelgate House in 2012
- BCA - 2023.6040
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- 2023
The Bistro at Wheelgate House in 2012
Nik Stanbridge
T W Pembrey department store and The Elms school
- BCA - 2023.6039
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- 2023
T W Pembrey department store and The Elms school
Nik Stanbridge
Shops and businesses in and around the Market Square
- BCA - 2023.6037
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- 2023
Shops and businesses in and around the Market Square
Nik Stanbridge
Sale brochure for Garage premises, dwelling house, lock-ups and equipment plus proprietor's busin
- BCA - 2023.6036
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- 2023
Sale brochure for Garage premises, dwelling house, lock-ups and equipment plus proprietor's busin
Nik Stanbridge
Rethatching part of Sandford Cottage
- BCA - 2023.6035
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- 2023
Rethatching part of Sandford Cottage
Nik Stanbridge