Lucy Shergold standing outside 14 New Rd (now called No 17) where she lived.

Shirley Boyce was an Evacuee to Bampton during World War II and has written an interesting account of her time in Bampton staying at a Manor House (Weald Manor?). Which had been divided into flats. She later stayed in Aston. The photo is of evacuated children from Bow, London playing in the grounds of Weald Manor in 1940. Two boys Kenny Howe and Leslie Tucker were billeted in New Road with Mr and Mrs Whighting?

Jim & Kath Walker, nee Daniels, on their wedding day outside No25 New Road. April 1952.
Jim was in the Signals. They were parents of Marion, Gordon, Malcolm and Susan.

George Dafter putting up the bunting for the Coronation June 1953

George & Nan Dafter with young Dinah. George was the village postman. Dinah went on to marry Barry Taylor. They became parents to Richard and Pauline.

Article in Witney Gazette entitled Builder seeks views on housing scheme Witney Gazette 2.10.13. Developers Richborough Estates proposal to build on New Road and Aston Road.

On the morning of 17th July 2007,Bampton was deluged by a massive storm resulting in flooding in many parts of the village: Weald, New Road, The Primary School, Fox Close, Pococks Close, The Pieces, Ampney Orchard,Chetwynd Mead, Aston Road and Buckland Road. Many families had to leave their homes, for up to a year in some cases, to allow for drying-out and repairs to be made.

New Road, these built 1939

New Rd. Houses south side only

B/W photo of the Start of the Day, the first dance on Whit Monday possibly 2008. This starts on New Road, houses behind are Pembroke Place