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George William Glenister

  • BCA - 2024.6832
  • Item
  • 1924

Two certificates awarded to George William Glenister , who worked at Bampton Station, probably as Station Master. He lived with his wife in Church Street in one of the little cottages. It was Mrs. Glenister who was instrumental in introducing Vera Tanner to David Elward at one of the WI Hall dances during the war.
Mr Wheeler from Church street also worked at the station. Mr Maurice John, who lived at the house now named St. Johns in Broad Street, was the last Station Master.

Janet Westman

Will of Robert Vesey

  • BCA - 2024.6835
  • Item
  • 1635

There are three bits to this document.
The registered copy of the will starts on page 1 - TNA PROB 11/169/189
and ends - Acknowledged, signed, sealed and delivered in the presence of us Robert Vesey the younger, Thomas Napkin, Edward Bush.
The probate act, in Latin, translated is in purple
The sentence of the court, in a case brought against the executor by many of the beneficiaries, begins - TNA PROB 11/169/421

Janet Newman

Lew is a place of variety

  • BCA - 2024.6841
  • Item
  • 2022

Fascinating memories of the village of Lew and the people who have lived there, along with memorable events by Donald Rouse

Janet Newman

SPAJERS: Donkey Derby 2004

  • BCA - 2024.6859
  • Item
  • 2004

2004 Programme for the Donkey Derby, annual event held on August Bank Holiday and organised by the SPAJERS. Proceeds from this go to the senior citizens of Bampton and used to provide a monetary Christmas gift and possible summer outing. The Donkeys are ridden by children in races, which are sponsored by local businesses and bets are made on the winners. Held in Sandford's Field with accompanying Fete.

Janet Westman

John Temple outside his Hardware Store

  • BCA - 2024.6862
  • Item
  • 2000?

Photograph of John Temple standing in the doorway of his Hardware Store, Next to Londis Shop in Market Square. Not known date.

Janet Westman

Obituary: Jean Countess of Donoughmore

  • BCA - 2024.6865
  • Item
  • 1996

Copy of Newspaper Cutting reporting the passing of Jean Countess of Donoughmore. This is the mother of Lord Donoughmore, the 8th Earl of Donoughmore resident of Bampton, he lived in The Manor for several years and a prominent member of the SPAJERS and other Bampton organisations. The article also reports on the kidnapping of Lord and Lady Donoughmore by the IRA in 1974 and made National headlines.

Janet Westman

Pete Elliott: Landlord of the Talbot

  • BCA - 2024.6866
  • Item
  • 1970s

Photograph of Peter Elliott (yellow jumper) and Roy Hewitt behind the bar in the Talbot Hotel

Janet Westman

SPAJERS: list of winners of the Shirt Race 1953 to 2011

  • BCA - 2024.6872
  • Item
  • 1953

List of winners of the Shirt race from 1953-2011, namely: Harry Hampton and George Hunt, Cyril Smith and Robert Radband, Thorarian Benediks and John Wixey, Franks Smith, Rodney Adams, Frank Hudson, Jim Townsend, Mikey Smith, Richard Snook, John Fox ,Frank Piercy, Anthony Collett, Bryan Withers, Richard Buckingham Gary Barber, Stephen Radband, Thomas Cole, Martin Wheeler, Michael Beckett, G Kane, Craig Godwin, D Lawrence, K Curtis, George Blackwell, S Preston, G Clack, D Beckett, G Benfield, Deane Barber, Andrew Bridgeman, T Perry, A Gardner J. Shuker Jr, S Godfrey, W Money, M Green, Jacob Booty Richard Stephens,

Janet Westman

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