Concorde formation for World Tour
In Concorde formation, men of the RAF from Brize Norton stood by a VC10. The men were crews from the VC10 and Belfast aircraft which will accompany Concorde with spares, servicing and sales staff on its world sales tour in June 1972. Two captains...
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Labour control bid fails in UDC election
The Labour Party failed almost completely in the election at Witney on Wednesday week for representation on Witney Urban District Council. They won just one of 5 seats up for election.
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Plan for Witney to have its own hospital
Witney RDC (Rural District Council) announced Witney should have its own hospital by the end of 1976.Much more information within the article.
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Bampton beat Milton 3-0. Bampton team members mentioned includeKeith BishopDerek BishopKeithMr CassidyRoger SifordDave KyteMr SnookMr JewellFrank HudsonMr ClackMr BlakeThe skipper Barry Canning
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Douglas Hurd claims there is a swing to the Tories
Witney Gazette May 18th 1972.Douglas Hurd at that time was the prospective Conservative candidate for for Mid-Oxfordshire. Douglas was speaking in the Bampton and Burford Conservative group meeting at Alvescot, where he happened to be living.
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Mothers' Union, Darby & Joan, Bingo, Christian Aid, Musical success
Witney Gazette May 18th 1972. There is a report on the work of Mothers' Union, Darby and Joan club, a Bingo evening to raise funds for the badminton club, a report on Christian Aid week, and a musical success for Angela Head and Wesley Rouse...
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Members of the Wixey family; they dance for the Bampton Morris Men
Many members of the Wixey family dance and have danced for the Bampton Morris Men.
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Fears charges for using Dix Pit in Stanton Harcourt will increase fly tipping
Many of the recycling centres in Oxfordshire have been threatened with closure and to try and avoid this, it was agreed a small charge of £1.50 would be made getting rid of non-household waste. A fear was expressed by many at the time - September...
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Parish council to monitor condition of toilets in Town Hall. West Oxon Standard Aug 29th 1986
There was clearly a problem either with how people were using the public toilets in the Town Hall or how they were being cleaned. After many complaints, parish councilor Jacqueline Allinson said she would personally monitor them at regular interv...
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OCC document how tax payers' money is to be spent 2018/19
Each year, Oxfordshire County Council produce a document to show how and where they are to use council tax money and the money they get from central government, which has been cut annually for at least 10 years (as at 2018). Areas covered include...
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1970 Pupils asked how Witney could be improved 1970
In 1970 pupils in Witney were asked for their ideas on how Witney could be improved. One suggestion was to re-name the town to Witney-on-The -Windrush. Seen in the picture are L-R Philip Clayton, Nanette Bishop, Marjorie Pollard OBE JP from The ...
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WODC finally agree the Local Housing Plan September 2018
The Local Plan, which outlines the 15,950 houses to be built in West Oxfordshire between 2011 and 2031 was finally agreed by a two thirds majority of councillors. It's been years in the making and agreeing meanwhile many villages have had hu...
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Service program for Women's World Day of Prayer held in St Mary The Virgin March 2nd 2012
Women's World Day of Prayer March 2nd 2012 in our area was held in St Mary's, Bampton. The service was prepared by the Women of Malaysia.Earlier in the day, a wedding scene had been filmed in St Mary's for Downton Abbey and all the...
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Bampton Youth Club Quiz in Witney. February 2nd 1973
The Bampton team which took part in the Youth Quiz in Witney in 1973. Left to right - Gordon Walker, Nigel Cotton, Richard Sheppard, Lyn Wheeler, Andrew Pierce, Richard Buckingham with Group Captain Richardson from RAF Brize Norton who was the qu...
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Learning the basics about doing enamelling 1981
A 2-day weekend course was held in The Gallery in the Town Hall in 1981 to teach the art of enamelling. The tutors were Peter Wolfe and Gudde Skryme from the guild of enamellers.
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Henry Box pupils exhibit in The Gallery 1980
In 1980 some young artists from Henry Box School in Witney exhibited their work in The Gallery in the Town Hall in Bampton. There were paintings, woodwork, pottery, needlework and poetry. Clive and Katie Williams are seen here carrying some of t...
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David Williams and a World of Aquatic Art
David Williams is a stone carver with an interest in nature and capturing movement whether in a digital image or piece of rock. After watching trout leaping and disappearing in a flash, David worked on capturing this wonderful movement.
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Anna Lever, Lesley Williams, Frances Williams exhibit in Bampton Arts Trail, May 2019
Three of the many Artists and Crafts people of Bampton got together to produce this leaflet to advertise their craft during the Bampton Art Trail during Arts Week in 2019. They areAnna Lever with her ceramic sculptures,Lesley Williams with her po...
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Art Weeks took place in the county from May 11th to June 8th. Bampton was open for one week during this period and produced this flyer which they called the Bampton Trail. The flyer lists all the places people could visit and buy beautiful craft...
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Liam Burnside of West Witney accepting the cup at Bampton 6-a-side tournament
Jason Seacole handing Liam Burnside of West Witney the Jubilee cup at Bampton 6-a-side tournament.Michael Irvin in the cloth cap. Mick was treasurer and a great help with Bampton Boys helping my Ken East with the running of the team.Kevin Curtis ...
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Morris Dancing in the Market Square some time between 1926 and 1938
This picture was taken sometime between 1926 and 1938 because it is Bertie Clark playing fiddle and he played for Bampton between those two years.
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Bampton Morris Men dance at Sidmouth.
These are the Bampton Morris Men in the marquee at Sidmouth in 1999..Martin Carthy is centre front getting his guitar ready to play for them.Derek Schofield with the microphone.
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Witney School outing to Patterdale early 1970s
This is a group of pupils from Henry Box school in Witney and shows a few pupils from Bampton. They include Douglas Foreshew, Wesley Rouse, Peter Jackson, Andrew Wythes, Bryn Wythes. The cagoules were standard used at Patterdale and this is wher...
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This picture of the Town Hall is taken from the east end of Bridge Street. You can see a little of the Market Square Garage and the shop next to it. The clock on top of the Town Hall was put their in thanks to Philip Southby. When work was done...
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Three little ballet dancers C1968
Penny Jackson has told me"With regard to the ballet photo it is me on the left Amanda Brown nee Gascoigne centre and a girl called Debbie on right. We had lessons in the room that is now the Vesey room in the library. Our tutor was Mrs Wood...
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WI Drama Group, 'Spring Review'
This is the cast of the WI Drama Group who took part in their play called 'Spring Review'The cast from left to right are1. Janette Keyte2.3. Hazel Henly4. Sylvia Barney5. Mavis Clack6. Ada Tanner7.8. Audrey Court9. Carol Court10. Alice P...
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This picture is of the side called 'The Old Bamptonians' These girls used to play for the National School in Church View and wanted to carry on playing after their school days.Counting from left to right1. Monica Newman2. Janette Keyte3...
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This is a picture of one of the entries in the Bampton Carnival of 1958. The theme is 'Baby Clinic' and was put on by the Guides and some Brownies.People on the cart are1. Jean Elward2. Sue Hunt3. April Humphries4.5. Teresa Rouse6.7. Ro...
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This picture shows just one of the many groups that took part in the carnival in 1958. The theme for this group was 'Baby Clinic.' People on the cart are1. Jean Elward2. Sue Hunt3. April Humphries4.5. Teresa Rouse6.7. Rosemary Ham8. D...
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Year when dancers first danced in Arnold Woodley's side 1970-1974
Barry Care gave the Archive the following list which was taken from Arnold Woodley's notebook. He was recording the first year dancers danced in his side and said:-"Arnold Woodley kept records in the 1970s. After Arnold's death I ...
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February 23rd 1974 Letter from Arnold Woodley to all his team
Trevor Hewett wrote"I was one of those who received Arnold's 'copy to each' letter. We had been to dance at The Albert Hall. Friday night, Saturday matinee and Saturday night performances, followed by an all-night session in t...
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Searches in 1959, 1960 and 1967 for The Cottage, now called Roseanne in Church Street
These are three different searches all to do with The Cottage in Church Street, today (2019) called Roseanne.1. March 3rd 1959 for Jesse Thomas King, Edith Mary King and Mabel Jane Bartlett2. July 18th 1960 for George Collins Graves, George Alfred...
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Statutory Declaration by G.A. Graves & J.H. Graves, July 12th & 13th 1960
This is the Abstract of the Title of The executors of George Collins Graves to property in Church Street October 23rd 1903.Names mentioned in the document include :-1. George Collins Graves2. John Berriman Smith3. Anne Smith4. Margaret Ann Clarke5...
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Search re land with The Cottage March 2nd 1960
These documents all relate to a search on the land with The Cottage (now called Roseanne) in Church Street in March 1960 on behalf of Mr & Mrs L.M. Slatter.
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Official search requests re land in Church St, 1959, 1960 and 1960
These three documents are all to do with search requests for the house which today is called Roseanne in Church Street.The names on the forms are:-1. March 3rd 1959 - Jesse Thomas King, Edith Mary King, Mabel Jane Bartlett2. July 18th 1960 - Geor...
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Confirmation of death of George James Slatter 1978 & wife Lucy Mary Slatter 2007
These two documents are confirming the dates of death ofGeorge James Slatter died February 1st 1978Lucy Mary Slatter died December 28th 2007
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Abstract of the title of executors of B C Graves 1960. Oct 23rd 1903
These are three documents all related to a search regarding the land immediately behind and what was to the east side of The Cottage, now called Roseanne in Church Street.The date is March 2nd 1960,
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Mr & Mrs L M Slatter request search on land with The Cottage March 2nd 1960
Under the Town and Country Planning Act of 1954, an application made for notice under section 33 (1) regarding land at Church Street. A need to know if in the next 5 years the council propose to acquire, compulsory or otherwise, or if the council...
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Statutory declaration by G.A. Graves & J.H. Graves July 12th & 13th 1960
This is a statutory declaration by G.A. Graves and J.H. Graves made on July 12th and 13th 1960.They say the land in Church Street along with shed and pigsties was conveyed to their father George Collins Graves October 23rd 1903 in a conveyance bet...
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Right to production of deed relating to 'The Cottage' & 'Thatched Cottage' in Church Street
This document acknowledges the right of Messiers John Berriman Smith and Thomas Angel Smith to the "right to production of deed relating to Cottages and premises in Church Lane, Bampton" as the executors of the Will of William Angel Smi...
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Application for a renovation grant from WODC for Mrs Lucy Slatter, Roseanne, Church Street
The first document is from 'Anchor Staying Put' in Witney and Lee Chadwick solicitors in Witney applying for a grant from West Oxfordshire District Council and a request to complete an attached Proof of Title FormThe following forms docu...
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Documents lodged with Land Registry 1959-2008
This is a simple list of documents that have been lodged with the Land Registry from 1959 to 2008 with regard to the property called Roseanne. On some documents it has been spelt Roseann.Names mentioned are:-E.M. KingMr & Mrs G J SlatterMr G....
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Legal documents re The Cottage & Thatched Cottage 1965-1967
This pulls together various legal documents that have been put on this website all to do with 'The Cottage' now called Roseanne in Church Street and sometimes there's reference to 'Thatched Cottage' with which it is semi-d...
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Conveyance of 'The Cottage' along with 'Thatched Cottage'
This document dated March 30th 1908 is a conveyance by the solicitors Messrs John Townsend Rose & John Wakelin to Mr Henry Peter Faulks and concerns the conveyance of 'The Cottage' (today called Roseanne) and 'Thatched Cottage&#...
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A wonderful View. Heaven & Hell, Death & Judgment - original colour
This very old newspaper or magazine article was found by John & Rose Grout when they were doing work to the old fireplace in their home called Roseanne, in Church Street.It's a real bit of Fire & Brimstone and such a pity the date is ...
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Abstract of Titles of Mr G. A. Graves
This is the Abstract of Title of Mr G. A. Graves and makes reference to1. the memorandum endorsed on the Probate of the Will of George Colin Graves deceased dated February 3rd 19662. a conveyance dated July 28th 1960 made between George Alfred Gra...
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Statutory declaration of Mrs M. J. Bartlett re 'The Cottage'
This statutory declaration by Mabel Jane Bartlett is to stay she's known the property called 'The Cottage' (now known as Roseanne in 2019) for 35 years. After reading a conveyance dated April 13th 1934 between Henry Peter Faulks an...
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Requisition for an official search re 'The Cottage' by OCC and WRDC
The solicitors who put in this application were Ravenor, Batt and Lee, 14 The Hill, Witney.It relates to 'The Cottage' in Church Street, a property which now has the name Roseanne.The total cost for searches by OCC (Oxfordshire County Co...
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Requisition for an official search, The Cottage, now called Roseanne January 9th 1959
This is an official search on 'The Cottage' in Church Street (now called Roseanne) both by Oxfordshire County Council and Witney Rural District Council (WRDC) made on January 9th 1959.The official search cost 5/- (25p) and there were cha...
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Abstract of the title of representative of Edith Mary King to a cottage in Church Street. 1959
This is a really interesting set of legal documents because because it documents people who owned two cottages in Church Street, now called 'Roseanne' and 'Thatched Cottage' which are semi detached. Thatched Cottage is thatche...
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In estate of Jesse Thomas King deceased, assent to Edith Mary King
Legal document dated January 25th 1949 In the Estate of JESSE THOMAS KING Deceased - Assent - vesting the Deceased's Estate in his wife/widow Edith Mary King.The property was called 'The Cottage' and is now called Roseanne, in Ch...
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Conveyance of 'The Cottage', now known as Roseanne, in Church Street 13.4.1934
An application for an Official Search for The Cottage (now known as Roseanne) garden and premises situate in Church Street Bampton on April 12th 1934 followed by :-Conveyance on April 13th 1934 between Henry Peter Faulks of Clanfield in the county...
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Conveyance of property now called Roseanne in Church Street
A conveyance 1934 between the vendor Henry Peter Faulks of Clanfield, gentleman and the purchaser Jesse Thomas King of Bampton, builder’s labourer. Sale cost was £145.It was for the messuage with the garden, outbuildings and premises adjoining on...
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Conveyance, Thomas Angel Smith to George Oakey
This is a conveyance made on August 16th 1887. Mr Thomas Angel Smith to Mr George Oakey, the two cottages which are semi detached and today called 'Roseanne' and 'The Cottage' in Church Street. The gardens measure 1 rood and ...
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Official certificate of search, 'The Cottage' - now Roseanne - by WRDC
This is a schedule to search relating to 'The Cottage' a property now (2019) called Roseanne. The handwritten account says:-All that messuage or Cottage together with the garden outbuildings and premises thereto adjoining and belonging ...
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Schedule of Title Deeds & Document. 'The Cottage' now called Roseanne, Church Street
This is the schedule of Title and Deeds and Documents relating to 'The Cottage' (today in 2019 called Roseanne), Church Street, Bampton.The earliest date is August 16th 1887 and notes a conveyance between Mr. Thomas Angel Smith and Mr Ge...
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Sale of parcel of land behind the garage with Roseanne
This is the conveyance of a small plot of land behind the garage of the house now called Roseanne in Church Street.Sold by Alice Investments Ltd to Mr George James Slatter and his wife Mrs Lucy Mary Slatter who owned Roseanne.It cost £1.
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Conveyance of property in Church Street
This is a conveyance of land including garden, shed, yard and pigsties at the back of the house now called Roseanne in Church Street.Mr G. A. Graves and Mr J. H. Graves sold to Mr George James Slatter and his wife Mrs Lucy Mary Slatter, who owned ...
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Conveyance of freehold cottage in Church St. now called Roseanne
This is a conveyance of a freehold cottage and premises situate in Church Street, Bampton in the county of Oxford.The personal representative of Edith Mary King deceased to Mr George James Slatter and his wife Lucy Mary Slatter.The sale price was ...
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Restoration and renovation of Roseanne, Church Street
When John and Rose Grout bought Roseanne in Church Street, they set about renovating and modernising the property. It is a very old house and John photographed beams, timbers and stonework as he went in 2008.John Grout said:-"The two cottage...
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Land Registry documents and Northern Rock mortgage deed for Roseanne, Church Street
These documents refer to a house in Church Street which is sometimes spelt Roseanne and other times, Roseann.The documents are from the Land Registry and one from Northern Rock regarding the Mortgage Deed for John David and Rosemary Frances Elizab...
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Certified copy of a Death certificate for Lucy Mary Slatter
This is a certified copy of an entry pursuant to the Births and Deaths Registration Act 1953.It declares the death of Lucy Mary Slatter on December 28th 2007. Her maiden name was Fox.She was born September 22nd 1912. She was a dinner lady and th...
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A Brief personal history of RAF Brize Norton in 1944 by Robert J Griffith
Robert Griffith writes the following piece of social history from a personal point of view and it's eminently readable to anyone interested in WWII and RAF Brize Norton."On the 27th August 2009, it was my privilege to attend the Memorial...
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Morris Dancing in Bampton in 2000, venues and times
On Monday, May 29th, Bampton's three Morris sides danced throughout Bampton keeping alive a tradition that is several hundred years old. The leaflet was produced for sale at 50p to help people find any of the three sides at any time in the d...
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Sale of 'The Cottage' and Thatched Cottage 1908
Dwelling houses - The Cottage (now called Roseanne) and Thatched Cottage, semi detached, were for sale by auction in the Talbot Inn, Bampton on March 4th 1908. Thatched Cottage was almost certainly two dwellings at some previous point in time. B...
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Bampton, The Way It Was, by Freda Bradley
In 2001, Freda Bradley had her book published called "Bampton, The Way It Was." Freda was born and lived in Bampton all her life and took a very active part in all that went on, right from being a very young child. She was a lovely lad...
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Carnival time with children on a cart
The British Legion used to run and host some great carnivals in Bampton and the children dressed up on this cart had a wonderful time. The names we know are1. Jean Elward2. Sue Hunt3. April Humphries4.5. Teresa Rouse6.7. Rosemary Ham8. Dorothy Ta...
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This is the cast list for Jack & The Bean Stalk which was put on by Bampton Drama group in 1969.Angela CollettAudrey CourtJoan KeyteSylvia BarneyJanette Anderson nee KeyteBetty CollettJoan BuckinghamFlorence LovellMildred RouseClaire WythesPen...
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The WI Drama group put on many pantomimes and plays in the 1960s which were really enjoyed by everyone who went to see them and tickets always sold out. Hilda Pickard had a wonderful knack of producing them. This is the list of people who took p...
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Bampton's pumping station in 1914
The pumping station for Bampton used to be nearer to Brize Norton than Bampton along Station Road. This picture was taken at the pumping station in 1914.An interesting mixture of clothing with some in shirt sleeves and two looking fit to be on a ...
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Repair of the church steeple May 1995
In May, 1995, the top of the steeple of St Mary's was repaired and a new mounting for the weather vane was put on. While the vane was down it was re-gilded. These are the two men who did the work.
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Leaflet, fundraising for restoration of the pipe organ
On February 17th 2016 work began to dismantle the old pipe organ in St Mary's.Douglas Clare, one of our two churchwardens in April 2019 wrote the following article for the May issue of Contact, the church magazine for the Bampton & Clanfi...
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This is the August issue of The Beam. A publication which is given free to every household in Bampton. Topics covered include and advertisers:- The Bampton BeamVolume 13 No.2August 1998 Pg. No. Summary of Content 1 One article on page one.FIRE!!...
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This is the April 1998 issue of The Beam. There are many adverts, mostly for local businesses. The topics covered include:-Topics covered include:Election time in BamptonBampton Village Hall AGMBampton 250 clubFriends of St Mary’sBampton Parish ...
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This is the Bampton Directory for 2010 and is the last one that has been produced. A little of the information can now be found in 'The Beam', which is published 3 times a year and is free to all households. For the third time in a row...
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This is the Bampton Directory for 2008. It lists all the services, clubs, societies and organisations to be found in Bampton along with the contact details.For the second time there are no advertisers.
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This is the Bampton Directory for 2006. It lists all the services, clubs, societies and organisations to be found in Bampton along with the contact details.For the first time there are no advertisers.
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This is the Bampton Directory for 2003. It lists all the services, clubs, societies and organisations to be found in Bampton along with the contact details. Advertisers who support the publication are :-1. Pitstop, complete motoring service, Bri...
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This is the Bampton Directory published in 2001. It lists all the services, clubs, societies and organisations to be found in Bampton along with the contact details. Advertisers who support the publication are :-1. Pitstop, complete motoring servi...
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This is the Bampton Directory published in 1999. It lists all the services, clubs, societies and organisations to be found in Bampton along with the contact details. Advertisers who support the publication are :-Dunning Anderson & Parkes, soli...
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This is the Bampton Directory published in 1997. It lists all the services, clubs, societies and organisations to be found in Bampton along with the contact details. Advertisers who support the publication are :-Pitstop, car repairs, servicing, MO...
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This is the Bampton Directory published in 1995. It lists all the services, clubs, societies and organisations to be found in Bampton along with the contact details. Advertisers who support the publication are :-Stephen Dunning & Company, so...
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This is the Bampton Directory published in 1993. It lists all the services, clubs, societies and organisations to be found in Bampton along with the contact details. Advertisers who support the publication are :-Spar, grocery shopElectric Vehicl...
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This is the Bampton Directory published in 1991. It lists all the services, clubs, societies and organisations to be found in Bampton along with the contact details. Advertisers who support the publication are :-Spar, grocery shopElectric Vehicl...
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This is the Bampton Directory published in 1989. It lists all the services, clubs, societies and organisations to be found in Bampton along with the contact details. Advertisers who support the publication are :-Electric Vehicles LtdSpar, grocer...
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This is the Bampton Directory for 1986.AdvertisersM & J Whallery, carpets and vinylsStuart Ranson, nurserymanR Shayler & Son, builderChristine Paula, dress designerThe Cotton Club, natural fabricsOxford Interiors from CartertonThe Gift Box...
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Instructions for American Servicemen in Britain 1942, by War Department Washington DC
When American servicemen were sent over in 1942 to help with the war against the Nazis, they were issued with guidelines on how to behave and what to expect when they came to the UK. This booklet, here reproduced in hard back, is reproduced from ...
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Ancient Order of Foresters Friendly Society certificate
Before our National Health System came into being in July 1948, people could pay a little each week into a club or Friendly Society and if they should find themselves unable to work through illness or accident, the society would give them enough m...
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The Grange seen through the twentieth century
Most of these photographs of the Grange in the High Street were taken early in the twentieth century.The Morris dancers are seen there in the 1980s.
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Gardeners at the Grange, High Street
This photograph shows 'Old Smith' and Maston cutting grass at the Grange in 1890.
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The Old Grammar School in Church View
BAADF6 - The north side of the Grammar School in Church View built in 1650. Photograph taken in 1946. There was a good area of garden with it which can be seen beyond the building but most of it is now fenced off and rented by the people in Churc...
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Mr Govier, father of Bill and Alan
Mr Govier work for Mr Wadman at Hobbs Buildings, the farm on the Brize Norton side of Bampton. He is seen here holding one of the bulls
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A few of the drama productions in Bampton
Under the guidance of Hilda Pickard, the Drama Group in Bampton put on many excellent plays and pantomimes in the WI Hall, now called the Village Hall. This entry recalls just of few of them.MirandaOn The RoadThe Plot ThickensThere is a lovely gr...
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Ted Dixey took a full part in Bampton life as a bellringer and Morris dancer. There are two entries on this website about Ted and his family and more detailed information can be found on the other one.Where information has been written on the bac...
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Ted Dixey took a very active part in Bampton life. He was a Morris Dancer for several years as was his father. He learnt to bellring in 1943 when ringing was permitted again and rang to within a very few years of his death. He wound the weights...
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Sale of 2 dwellings in Church Street 1908
To be sold by auction byRichard Gillettat the Talbot hotel in Bampton on Wednesday March 4th 1908, by order of the trustees under the will of the late George Oakey, and under condition to be then and there produced.It looks as if the properties we...
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Roy Shergold's home after the July 2007 floods
In July 2007 Bampton was hit by almost 6 inches of rain in less than 24 hours. Much of the village was flooded. Roy Shergold's home was inundated very suddenly. He told me that if Mary had still been alive, because she had to sleep downsta...
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Ernest Christopher Buckingham, killed in action Sept 25th 1915
Richard Buckingham said"My great uncle Ernest Christopher Buckingham. Private 9991 Ox & Bucks Light Infantry. He is mentioned on the Menin Gate memorial. Brother to Shadrack “Jack” Buckingham who used to live at 1 Spring Cottages, \Pri...
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These photographs were all taken by John Grout in 1998 to record Church Street as it looked in that year.
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The Demolition of Market Square Garage & the building of Thornberry Flats Nov 1998 to 2000
Adrian Simmonds had the general store on the west side of Market Square and was wonderfully placed to record the demolition of the Market Square Garage and the building of Thornberry Flats for the over 55s. These photographs record that history. ...
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