This shows the site of the demolition of the Market Square Garage, which had been built on the site of one of Bampton's old pubs -The Lamb, often known as The Tree because of the large elm tree that stood beside the front door.

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.

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

These photos show a selection of businesses that are no longer available to the residents: Angela John Antiques, Health Matters, Barclays Bank, John Temple’s Hardware Shop, The Market Square Garage and Showroom where can be seen the clock that originally graced the Town Hall and The Farmhouse Pantry which had previously been a boutique and before that Mr Money ran his shoe maker and repair shop from that premises.

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