Leslie grew up in Bampton where his father , Jack Harrison , was a butcher for many years. His first butcher's shop was in Pear Tree Cottage in the High Street and he moved from there to run his shop in the right hand side of what became Adrian Simmond's shop, on the Market Square.

Photos of the Shirt Race in 2024, Copy of programme and 34 photographs showing the amazing fancy dress and the crowds enjoying the event, which happens every year on Whit Saturday and is organised by the SPAJERS.

Photograph of The wedding of Rose Sollis to Arthur Gerring. Arthur farmed land on the lower east side of Mount Owen Road, on the south side of Aston Road and on both sides of Buckland Road.

6 Pages article about Francis Shergold written by Keith Chandler
Francis Shergold resigned as Squire of the Bampton Morris in November 1995, after an astonishing 60 years as dancer with the side - 45 of those as Squire. He was awarded the Gold Medal of the EFDSS in 1996 as had the former Squire, 'Jinky' Wells, some 38 years before. With the rebirth of MT, it seemed an appropriate time to commission an article on Francis, as he assumed the mantle of Honorary President of the side. At 79, he continued to participate in all the side's activities, including the dancing at times,
Keith Chandler's article follows Francis' career through to the 1980s,

Dutton the grocery shop also contained a bank and when the bank became Midland Bank and moved to a property next-door-but one, George moved out of the shop to run the bank full time and sold the grocery business to Bill Mathews.

First Photograph is Bill Mathews and George Dutton outside the Duttons Shop, second photograph is Billy Mathew's grandmother

Photograph taken in 2002 at the Morris Dancing, shows Mary Gerring, Pat Preston, Ruth Shergold, Hilda Kent in the crown watching. Seated on the grass are a group of Cubs.

The Bampton Beam was published three time a year and delivered free to all households and businesses in Bampton and surrounding villages. Contributions were always welcome, No responsibility was accepted for any errors and the views expressed do not necessarily those of the editor. Bampton Beam was published by Wildman Design Ltd and held the copyright to all information it publishes and on the Bampton Beam website. No content could be reproduced or distributed without the consent of the Editor.
In this edition: News
Bampton Bush Club
Bampton Library
Bampton Opera
Bampton School
Bampton Youth Club
Classified advertising
Coaching for Life with Lucy Tulloch
Cookery
Diary
District Council
Don Rouse’s Ramblings
Gardening Club
Gardening with Di Bray
Interiors with Nicola Priestly
Local Notices
Obituary - Jill Tweed
Obituary - Tim Tomlin
Parish council
Review The Bell Inn
SPAJERS Update
Sports
Useful numbers
West Ox Arts
Wine with Robin Shuckburgh
Advertisers
Patrick Strainge
Bampton Folk club
Rosebank Care Home
J Wright Plumbing and heating
The Bampton Clinic
Abbey properties
James Wildman Photography
Marks Kitchen
Bampton Coffee House
Carpet Options
Bampton Garden Plants
Ben Williams Carpentry
Bampton Gas
Morris Clown
Hedge Express
Vickys Holiday Club
Prestige BuildingsLtd
Andrew Money
Graham newman Computer Services
Westbrook Framers
Martin Drew Chiropodists
AC Smart Tiling
AR Cook Windows and Doors
Bampton Papers
Bampton Garage

The Bampton Beam was published three time a year and delivered free to all households and businesses in Bampton and surrounding villages. Contributions were always welcome, No responsibility was accepted for any errors and the views expressed do not necessarily those of the editor. Bampton Beam was published by Wildman Design Ltd and held the copyright to all information it publishes and on the Bampton Beam website. No content could be reproduced or distributed without the consent of the Editor
In this edition:
Letter from the Editor
News
The Bush Club District Council Parish Council Local notices Letters SPAJERS
Don Rouse’s Ramblings Becky Box challenge Interiors with
Nicola Priestly
Gardening with Allie Maybrey
Local societies Wildlife and nature Gardening Club
Feature: An everyday sort of classic - part two
Wine
Review - La Bobina
Recipies from the Biztro
Bampton Library
West Ox Arts
Bampton Sports Clubs
– Cricket
– Football
Funbeams
Youth Club
Bampton School
Social – Fireworks
Social – Ploughing Match
Social – Donkey Derby
Social – Barn Dance
Crossword
Classified advertising
Useful numbers
Diary

Advertisements
Abbey properties
AC Smart Tiling

AK Timms
Alexander Technique
Andrew Money
AR Cook Windows and Doors
Arthur's Attic
Aston Potteries
Bampton Clinic
Bampton Coffee House
Bampton Folk club
Bampton Garage
Bampton Garden Plants
Bampton Gas
Bampton Law
Bampton Papers
Bampton Physiotherapy
Bampton Window Cleaning
Ben Williams Carpentry
Bertie the Sweep
Biztro
Carpet Options
Cotswold Log burners
Folly fabrics
Graham newman Computer Services
Grey Gables Garage
Hedge Express
J Wright Plumbing and heating
James Wildman Photography
Marks Kitchen
Martin Drew Chiropodists
Morris Clown
Nick Nurden Motor Repairs
Patrick Strainge
Peter Jobson Blinds
Pitstop
Prestige BuildingsLtd
Rohan Outwear
Rosebank Care Home
The Bampton Clinic
The Four Paws Pet Hotel
The Trout at Tadpole
Vickys Holiday Club
Westbrook Framers

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The Bampton Beam was published three time a year and delivered free to all households and businesses in Bampton and surrounding villages. Contributions were always welcome, No responsibility was accepted for any errors and the views expressed do not necessarily those of the editor. Bampton Beam was published by Wildman Design Ltd and held the copyright to all information it publishes and on the Bampton Beam website.
In this edition
Contents July 2017
Letter from the Editor Closure of Lavendar Flats
News unexpected inheritance Jane Austen Turquoise ring, New classroom Bampron school
District Council
Parish council
Local Notices The Bampton Clinic Moonraker lane
SPAJERS
Don Rouse’s Ramblings
Interiors with Nicola Priestly
Gardening with Di Bray
Gardening Club
Motoring withMark McArthur-Christie
Bampton Opera School of Jealousy
Feature: Bampton Weightlifting Club
Wine with Robin Shuckbrugh
Review – Ye Old Swan Radcot
Cookery
Bampton Library
Sports
Football
West Ox Arts
Bampton Youth Club
Social - Shirt Race
Obituary Daphne Violet Gaydon
Classified advertising
Useful numbers
Diary
Advertisers
Abbey properties
AC Smart Tiling
Andrew Money
AR Cook Windows and Doors
Arthur's Attic
Bampton Clinic
Bampton Coffee House
Bampton Folk club
Bampton Garage
Bampton Garden Plants
Bampton Gas
Bampton Papers
Ben Williams Carpentry
Carpet Options
Cotswold Log burners
Cloud Ten Cattery
Buckland Nursery
Graham Newman Computer Services
Grey Gables Garage
Hedge Express
J Wright Plumbing and heating
James Wildman Photography
Marks Kitchen
Martin Drew Chiropodists
Morris Clown
Patrick Strainge butchers
Pitstop
Prestige BuildingsLtd
Rosebank Care Home
The Bampton Clinic
Vickys Holiday Club
Westbrook Framers
The Trout at Tadpole
Matt Shaw Painter