Bampton Community Archive

Allotments by Cheyne Lane near the brook, C2000

BCA - 2019.2190
Pièce
about 2000

This plot of land is by Cheyne Lane on left just before reaching the brook having gone down from by the butcher's shop. It was worked as allotments for a few yeas but then that all stopped.

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Gardeners at the Grange, High Street

BCA - 2019.2212
Pièce
1890

This photograph shows 'Old Smith' and Maston cutting grass at the Grange in 1890.

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Toby Hopkins as a scarecrow

BCA - 2021.2576
Pièce
2009

In alternate years the Bampton Community Archive organises a open garden day called Bampton's Hidden Gardens. Toby Hopkins dressed as a scarecrow as part of the fun.

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Son Townsend 50 years a Morris fool; children with garlands

BCA - 2021.2610
Pièce
1974

In 1974 Son Townsend clocked up 50 years as a Morris Dancer and later Fool in Bampton. He first danced out with the side in 1925. To mark the occasion a clock and silver salver were given to Son.
The young dancers left to right behind Son are (I think?) Clive Tanner, Fred Cook, Mat Green and Malcolm Willis.
The young children with their flower garlands are L-R Tim Waller, Emma Carruthers, Louise Walker and Martin Landray

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Bampton Horticultural Society Autumn Show

BCA - 2021.2614
Pièce
1974

The Bampton Horticultural Society has two shows a year and this is their autumn one. In the picture, Betty Collett the club secretary is seen holding a huge marrow with club chairman, John Snook. The John Taylor cup for the most overall points went to Mr Keith Bishop.

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Bampton Horticultural Society Summer Show

BCA - 2021.2621
Pièce
1976

After a very hot and dry summer the Bampton Horticultural Society held an excellent summer show although there were fewer entries in some of the flower and vegetable classes.
The Lady Anne Montagu Cup for overall points was won by Mr J Horne.
The cutting lists all the winners in all the classes.

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