Dancers at Churchgate House in 1985

Mrs Rhona Hughes Owens from Rosemary House in the Market Square, wife of the retired headmaster of the school in Church View, was on the church council and was an organiser with the Darby & Joan club. She is helping Wendy Crowley out of the car.

Photo taken in 1984 of the Morris Dancers with numbers

1. Francis Shergold
2. Bob Allison
3. Rod Stradling
4. Martin Ferguson
5. Ray Borrett
6. Bruce Piercy
7. Dave Rose
8. Billy Main
9. Tony Daniels
10. Cyril Smith
11. Jamie Wheeler
12. Mark Harrison
13. Jasper Walsh
14. Terry Rouse
15. Craig Godwin
16. Bill Daniels
17. Keith Rouse
18. Jamie or Jason Blackwell ???
19. Reg Hall
    Bob Allinson’s last year carrying the cake was 1989.

The doctors at Bampton surgery in 1984. Dr Robert Landray from Grange Cottage did much to help WOAA (West Oxfordshire Arts Association). Dr Matthew Perry lived in Queen Street, was a youth club organiser. Dr Mackenzie, lived in Carterton. Dr Alan Cole lived in Landells and helped with W.O.F.C.

Mrs Freda Bradley from Colvile Close was a postwoman for many years, she was a housekeeper and occasional barmaid and did much with the Pumpkin Club.

Mary and Dorothy Basson from New Road. Both worked in the International Stores (which before it was International was Eeles & Son, afterwards it was Londis, then Budgens and now – 2018 – Coop). Both were born in Bampton.

Jean and Peter Elliott who were the licensees of The Talbot Hotel.

Jean and Peter Elliott who were the licensees of The Talbot Hotel.

Edward ‘Ted’ Lee from Oathurst Estate was a bellringer and helped with meals on wheels. Joyce Lee was a president of the WI, helped with Meals on Wheels and was a member of the Mothers’ Union.

Fred Lomas, Bampton born lived in Belview Cottages in Church Street, was a plant operator and later sat in the Midland Bank (next to Patrick Strainge butcher) with the teller. He is talking with James Gascoigne.