Rose Gerring (Dec 12th 1923-Sept 2013)
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Rose Gerring (Dec 12th 1923-Sept 2013)
Nik Stanbridge
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Rose Gerring (Dec 12th 1923-Sept 2013)
Rose Gerring (Dec 12th 1923-Sept 2013)
Nik Stanbridge
Les and Stella King owned a department store Kings of Bampton in the High Street. selling, haberdashery, toys, shoes and all manner of household items. Baby clothes, underwear, ladies and gent's clothes and made to measure garments.
Janet Westman
Obituaries for Colin Harold Bathe and David John Titchener
Colin Harold Bathe died on May 8th 2011 at the age of seventy three. His close friend David John Titchener, widely known as Curly, preceded him by just a few months dying at the age of seventy six on January 20th 2011. Both were well known in the area around their home town of Swindon for numerous activities relating to sports and motorised vehicles, but it is their involvement with traditional music, Morris dancing and song for which they will be remembered by Bampton people.
The article gives you far more information about these two men.
Bampton Community Archive
Constance Irene de Hamel Aug 10th 1916 to November 20th 2009
This is the funeral program from the church service for Constance Irene de Hamel. Constance did many things but is possibly best known for being a continuity announcer during WWII
There is a sound recording of Constance talking about her whole working life on YouTube at https://youtu.be/lnKzcJOBO8Q
Bampton Community Archive
Military Funeral of Marine Jason Mackie 2009 - Afghanistan War
Photos of the Military Funeral of Jason Mackie held in St. Mary's Church Bampton on 4th June 2009.
Reverend Philip Francis took the service. PDF includes letter of condolence from Prince Philip, Captain General Royal Marines. and a letter from the Prime Minister Gordon Brown, and the order of service.
Janet Westman
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
AUDIO: An interview with PC Steve Patrick (16th August 2003)
An interview with Police Constable Steve Patrick (16th August 2003) including his thoughts on the changing behaviour of children.
Nik Stanbridge
AUDIO: Alice Puttock talking about her childhood and her WW2 experiences
An interview with Alice Puttock by Jo Lewington about her childhood and her experiences in WW2. Alice was born in Bampton in Rose Cottage in 1917.
The photograph shows Alice Puttock (nee Brooks) and younger sister Kathleen.
Nik Stanbridge
AUDIO: Ruth Wheeler and Edie Quick talking about evacuees in WW2
Ruth Wheeler and Edie Quick Talking About Evacuees in WW2
Ruth Wheeler, schooldays, Christmas, birthdays, food, clothes, games
Nik Stanbridge
AUDIO: Edie Foreshew Recalls Her Childhood, Early Work And The War
Edie Foreshew Recalls Her Childhood, Early Work And The War.
Image is wedding picture Edie Bishop & Harold Foreshew
Nik Stanbridge