Document commissioned by Parish Council following a Meeting in October 1982 re: proposed new housing and effect on shops and facilities etc in Bampton.
Report based on questionnaire completed by residents of Bampton.
Facts and Figures of Population, Housing and Utilities of 1982/83.

These pictures, all taken by John Grout, record the brief moment in time where the Market Square Garage was totally removed and before Thornberry Flats were built on the site. Bell Cottage, the little thatched house is clearly visible.

Referendum for the objection of Market Square Project 1999 to prevent market square development in place of Taylors Garage. Organised by Julian Johnson following a public meeting on 25th January, and announcing an attempt to raise £300,000 to buy out the Developer

Photograph of Oil Painting by Hilda Kent of The Talbot and Town Hall

Photograph of Market Square taken from Eton Cottages, showing Town Hall, Garage, Newsagent, Cromwell House and the Old Forge

From Adrian Simmonds collection, a photograph of his shop then owned by HB Jones. Note the adverts for the cigarettes, Craven A, Players, and Wills Star. Opposite is The Lamb Public House, which was pulled down to make way for Market Square Garage, and then Thornberry Flats.

This is the Bampton Directory published in 1982.
Lists all the services, clubs, societies and organisations to be found in Bampton along with the contact details.

Michael Becket, 20, and Martin Wheeler admitted the charge of burglary.