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
A poster page from the 1985 exhibition of 350 years of Bampton, which was really to celebrate 350 of the old grammar school in Church View. The poster shows Francis Shergold's Morris side dancing in the Deanery garden with St Mary's in the background. The picture was taken in 1956
PDF copy of the Service celebrating 40th anniversary of the sharing of St Marys Church with the Roman Catholic Church in the presence of Apostolic Nuncio The most Reverend Antonio Mennini, Contains an interesting account of the history Roman Catholic Services held in Bampton from The Eagle Pub, The Town Hall, and the Old Grammar School before moving to St Mary's
Photographs taken at the Thank You Party for the Vesey Room Sitters. A group of volunteers that sit regularly in the newly refurbished Vesey Room at the Old Grammar School and look after the gift shop, Following the popularity of Downton Abbey, Bampton now has coach parties of tourists. The new Chairperson Jennifer Dixon-Clegg in pale pink coat, also present Jill Wright, Janet Westman Andrew Lawrence,. Bernadette Clifton Pauline Harris, Sharone Attar, Jenny Chaundy, Nick Newland,
Flyer advertising the opening of the New Community Hub and inviting the village to the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. This was held on 9th July, 2022 at the newly refurbished Old Grammar School which is now the Bampton Community Centre and Bampton Library. Robin Shuckburgh welcomed a large audience of Bampton residents. There was free wine and a new exhibition of Birding in the Bush. A copy of the Chairman's report from the AGM held on 26th October 2022 by Robin Shuckburgh the outgoing Chairman. Jennifer Dixon Clegg has taken over as the Chairman.
Photographs of the boards on display at the opening of the Lewington Room in The Old Grammar School on June 29th 2022. Text listing the planned and proposed events and exhibitions to be arranged in the near future. Lists of books and gifts available in the shop and a Description on "How it all started"