The History of the Bampton Weightlifting Club
- BCA - 2024.6845
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- 2022
A fascinating and amusing account of the history of The Bampton Weightlifting Club.
Janet Newman
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The History of the Bampton Weightlifting Club
A fascinating and amusing account of the history of The Bampton Weightlifting Club.
Janet Newman
Fascinating memories of the village of Lew and the people who have lived there, along with memorable events by Donald Rouse
Janet Newman
First ever meeting held in the newly restored upper room of the Grammar School June 9th 2022
First ever meeting held in the newly restored upper room of the Grammar School June 9th 2022. The upper room was named The Lewington Room after Jo Lewington, whose idea and dedication brought about this amazing restoration.
Janet Newman
Pete Elliott: Landlord of the Talbot
Photograph of Peter Elliott (yellow jumper) and Roy Hewitt behind the bar in the Talbot Hotel
Janet Westman
Lynne Rosemary Pointer was born on 23rd April 1946 and in Bampton enjoyed helping save the local library from closure, and being involved with the SPAJERS charity whose events are fun, legendary, and unique to a village with a strongly supportive community.
Janet Westman
SPAJERS, Bampton Mummers: Don Rouse celebrates 50 years
Article in the Limited Edition Magazine of Oxfordshire in 2000 about Don Rouse having been connected with the Bampton Mummers for 50 years. Characters in the play, the script of which has been handed down through the ages by word of mouth, include The Doctor, Jack Finney, The Turkish Knight, the Royal O'Prussia King, Tom the Tinker, Father Christmas, Robin Hood and St George or King George. The Bampton Mummers are organised by The SPAJERS and they collect funds by performing at private homes and pubs on Christmas Eve every year.
Janet Westman
Funeral service of David Geoffrey Hawkins, held in St. Mary's Church Bampton. As David was in the RAF a tribute in the form of a flypast of the A400M was given and this can be seen at https://youtu.be/v26BlMQHg2E
Janet Westman
Easter Bonnet Competition 1989
Photo of Eater Bonnet Competition in 1989 taken in front of Jubilee Inn. Josephine Buckingham, Becky Shuker, Ian Harris and Pam and John Martin
Janet Westman
Garfield Leslie George Harrison 1928-2023
Funeral service for Les Harrison held in St Mary's Church on 23rd May 2023
Les Harrison he was married to Winifred who died 5.12.2017. They had two children, Winifred and Nigel. Les’s father Jack Harrison , as the butcher located at what is now Pear Tree Cottage in the High Street. A real old fashioned butchers’ shop with whole carcasses hanging from hooks in the ceiling. He later moved to the small shop (now Bampton Coffee House) attached to The Stores in the Market Square. Les also had a sister called Ruth.
Janet Westman