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

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.

This obituary was in The Guardian newspaper January 13th 2009. Francis was born on January 31st 1919 and died on November 27th 2009. The article was written by Derek Schofield.

PDF copy of the Funeral Service of Constance Irene de Hamel. She had the most interesting life particularly with her war work at the BBC. and there is and interview with her https://youtu.be/xDIGBR6_IiI. It is a sound recording and not a film.

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.

An interview with Police Constable Steve Patrick (16th August 2003) including his thoughts on the changing behaviour of children.

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.

Ruth Wheeler and Edie Quick Talking About Evacuees in WW2

Ruth Wheeler, schooldays, Christmas, birthdays, food, clothes, games

Edie Foreshew Recalls Her Childhood, Early Work And The War.

Image is wedding picture Edie Bishop & Harold Foreshew

Handwritten notes by Hilda Kent, about the history of her home Cromwell House and the Old Forge. The tenants and owners from 1660's,, included
Ann Waring
Jane Coxeter
John Fox
John Jorden
Messrs Orpwood and Smith
Mrs Sammons
Richard Coxeter
Richard Sunderlands
Thomas Sammons
William Stamp