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LT 395 People and Places

Abingdon, River Thames

John Simpson interviews people who work and play on the River Thames at Abingdon. 1) Lock Keeper Derek Bloomfield talks about his work. 2) Matron Joyce Tribe talks about Long Alley Almshouses. 3) Freddie Watts, resident, Brick Alley Almshouses about his life and wartime flying and driving experiences based at RAF Abingdon. 4) Peter Egerton, Abingdon Boat Centre, talks about the boat centre and the bridges. 5) David Bridge manager of the Abbey Meadow open air swimming pool. 6) Ted Jarman, 85, a member of the Abbey Sailing Club who still sails a single hander boat.

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Great Tew John Simpson visits Great Tew and talks to some of the residents. 1) James Johnston, estate manager, history of the estate, houses, farming. 2) Mrs. Beryl Goodall who runs the village store and post office. 3) Beryl and Harold Pratt, live in the 4) John Milligan, landlord of the Falkland Arms, talks about the pub, sells clay pipes filled with tobacco. 5) Tom Varlett, head of Great Tew County Primary School, problems of lack of public transport, the school building. 6) Betty Burchell, born Great Tew, changes in the village, recites poem 'Song of a Country Lass' which she wrote.



Bampton John Simpson visits Bampton and talks to some of the residents. 1) Sarah Wearne talks about Bampton Castle and the history of Bampton. (5'46) 2) George Wheeler, worked at RAF Brize Norton, then at Bampton Railway Station, remembers raids on (5'45) 3) Judith Warwick, West Oxfordshire Arts Association which exhibits in the Town Hall. (5'45) 4) Arnold Woodward and Sunny Townsend, morris dancing, horse fair. (8'59) 5) Major Robert and Rosemary Colville, changes in the village, customs. 6) John Parrish, churchwarden, the church.



Abingdon Road, Oxford

John Simpson talks to people who live in the Abingdon Road area of Oxford. 1) Stan Revell, lived in area all his

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life, took over his father's butchers shop, other family businesses, involved with scouts for 30 years. (7'16). 2) Barbara Wilson, psychologist at Rivermead Rehabilitation Centre, work of the centre and staff. (7'50). 3) Norman Cofield, groundsman for Brazenose College. (7'41). 4) Gordon Woodward, former Lord Mayor of Oxford, lived in area 35 years, talks about Abingdon Rd and increase of traffic. (7'10). 5) Ginny Scholes, aged 92, lived in Western Road 57 yrs. Boarded undergraduates for many years. (6'18). 6) John Shepherd, secretary Oxford City Football Club, talks about the club. (6'41).


Wendover John Simpson talks to some of the inhabitants of Wendover, Bucks. 1) Tony Mogford, Bank Farm, by-pass, effects on village. (7'17). 2) Tom Getley, Wendover Centre, community centre. (7'29). 3) Daphne Symonds, part time postlady, and Kay Weller Bond, of parish council. (6'48) 4) Yvonne McDonald, assistant housekeeper at Abbeyfield, sheltered accommodation. (5'00). 5) Ken Timbury, dairy farmer, chairman Chiltern Hills Agricultural Association, farming and the countryside, Jersey herd. (9'22). 6) Howe, aged 70, journalist, local tornado, history, old village hall known as 'the old sweat box'. (9'39)



Marcham John Simpson talks to some of the inhabitants of Marcham. 1) Peter Holmes, blacksmith, talks about his work and the village. (local accent) (7'03). 2) Agnes Salter, National Chairman of WI, Denman College, courses held. (6'42). 3) Rev. David church, village community. (6'30). 4) Nellie Gosling, caretaker of Church Institute hall, talks about the building. (6'30). 5) Bernard Higgins, village shop. (5'40). 6) William Cumber, farmer, Manor Farm, chairman of parish council, grandfather out Shire stallions, BMX track, village. (6'20).



Middleton Cheney

John Simpson talks to some of the people who live in Middleton Cheney. 1) Jean Green, upper and lower parts of the village. (6'04). 2) Len Jerrams, who has written a


local history book, village memories, brass bands and quoit beds. (7'37). 3) Len headmaster Middleton Cheney County Primary School. (6'26). 4) Mrs. Dorothy Waters, lived in village for 62 yrs, worked with the Red Cross, nominated to receive Royal Maundy money. (7'05). 5) Tom Bonham. former stone mason, worked with Middleton and stone. (6'45) 6) Cliff and Joyce Christie, naturalists, hospital for sick birds and animals. (8'21).


Ickford John Simpson talks to some of the people who live in Ickford. 1) Alec Neill, beef farmer, Peacehaven Farm. (6'47). 2) Harry Bunce, local history. (6'25). 3) Mrs. Elizabeth Shaw, chairman of parish council, talks about her thatched cottage and the (6'27). 4) Ron and Violet Cherry, landlords of Royal Oak ph. Pub games, customers, pub library. (5'31). 5) Mrs. Olive Barton, village stores and PO for 30 years, flooding. (5'53). 6) Molly Ingham, lives on a small holding.



Goring John Simpson talks to some of the people who live in Goring. 1) Norman Radley, chairman of the parish council, housing, traffic, village activities. (9'46). 2) Jim Thomas, best kept village, chairman of very active Twinning Association. (8'00) 3) Woodward, day centre for the elderly which is held in the old school. (8'26). 4) Michael Napper, family grocer's shop. (4'51). 6) Gillian Norton, matron of nursing home. (5'35). 7) Eleanor Simpson, founder member Goring and Streatley Local History (7'30).



Bloxham John Simpson talks to some of the people who live in Bloxham. 1) Rev. Edward Condrey, talking from half way up the church tower, has lived in Bloxham only 3 months. (6'20) 2) Margaret Griffin, WI market. (4'50). 3) Michael Vallance, headmaster, All School. (7'47) 4) Yvonne Huntress, vice-chairman Bloxham Village Museum, origins and collection. (10') 5) Bert Dancey, butcher's shop, Jubilee Park (6'32) 6) John (Jack) Mawle, one of the older inhabitants, talks about his life in the village, work a


farm, father looked after the gas works. (10'08)LT 405 People and

PlacesUpper Heyford

John Simpson talks to some of the people who live in Upper Heyford. 1) George Grey, 14 yrs clerk to parish council, noise from aircraft, golf, football referee. (8'13) 2) Peggy Cuss, leader of The Warriners - over 60's club, links with NCO Wives at the USAF base, organizes mystery trips. (6'20) 3) Marion and Leslie Hedges, assistant organist and secretary/treasurer to the church. British Legion. (7'30) 4) Kevin Buxey, Leys Caravan Site, car repairs, flower show (7'00) 5) Paddy Quinn, of parish council, manager of local football club, battle for village school, commemorative stone - link between Royal Air Force and village (8'19) 6) Bill Edmunds, aged 80, lived all his life in the village. RAF base, early aircraft. (8'00)



Tetsworth John Simpson talks to some of the people who live in Tetsworth. 1) Ron Crockett, blacksmith, talks about his trade, done work for several university buildings. Mark Crockett who works with his father. (7'33) 2) Stephen Payne, looks after cricket (6'55) 3) Stan Lindars, 82, worked at Pressed Steel for 40 yrs, changes in the village. (8'18) 4) Paul Sellwood, Jackie Moore, Explorers at the village hall. Heather Moore, runs the Explorers, a church based group for under elevens. Also runs the office. (5'03) 5) Arthur Vinden, ran village shop for 53 yrs, remembers rationing. (7'05) 6) Bill Stokes, dairy farmer, vice-chairman parish council, village community, proposed gypsy caravan site. (7'54).



Wendlebury John Simpson talks to some of the people of Wendlebury. 1) Mrs. Florence Lapper, mixed farming (5'25) 2) George and Cicely Dumbleton, carpenters and joiners shop. (6'46) 3) Frank Shouler, farmer, Elm Tree Farm , Young Farmers Assoc.(8'00) 4) Bill recently celebrated golden wedding. (7'28) 5) Vic Jones, landlord of The Red Lion ph talks about recent renovations, and the menagerie inherited from the previous landlord, attracting customers. (6'58) 6) Brig. Gordon Newark, chairman of parish talks


about his house which was derelict when he bought it, village in general, parish council, motorway. (7'06)


Little Barrington

John Simpson talks to some of the residents of Little Barrington, Gloucestershire 1) Basil and Jessie Harvey, talk about the village, the traffic, interest in model steam engines, local building stone (8'50) 2) Rev. Colin McCartor, vicar, talks the church (8'13) 3) Alice Williams, lived in village all her life, owned village shop until 1959, changes in the village, animals on the green (6'45) 4) Jim Lazenby, works in the garage, talks about his grandfather who was headmaster of the school started the Working Man's Society. Mentions primrose day, walnut picking day. (9'37) 5) Jane Mills, Barrington Grove, runs a group of Riding for the Disabled. (7'45) 6) Eileen Smith, works in the pub. (5'19)



Horsefair, Banbury

John Simpson talks to people whose activities are based in The Horsefair, Banbury. 1) Sarah Gosling, curator of the Banbury Museum, talks about the horse fair for which the area was named, Banbury Cross and other buildings in the area, and the traffic. (6'56) 2) Bruno Manca, manager of the Whately Hall Hotel, talks about the hotel and its clientel (6'40) 3) Celia Claridge, church office secrtary, Banbury Baptist Church Centre, explains about the building, and the various activities held (7'26) 4) Ian McConnell, partner in Saville's estate agency, talks about the business and reasons for choosing Banbury. (7'34) 5) Robin Hillman, manager of Classic cinema, talks about the cinema and work as a projectionist. (7'28) 6) Rev. Ron vicar of Banbury and team rector, talks about the parish church St. Mary's, a rather uninspiring building on the outside but beautiful inside.



Upton Interviews with (1) Audrey Stone, chairman of the parish council, about the village of Upton and the parish council responsibilities. (2) Stan Lynch, Upton Fruit Farm, about running a small fruit farm - mainly apples. (3) Guy Napper, retired talks about farming, the great fire of


Upton which started in a barn in Pound Lane when he was 16, and the ballroom he's built in an old storeroom. (4) Gwen Greenough, an elderly resident who makes corn dollies, and presses flowers for cards and talks about her life in the village. (5) Monica Rowbotham, churchwarden, who talks about the church, and life in the village. (6) Mrs. Elizabeth Radway, daughter of a head shepherd, who talks about shepherding in the village and the shepherd's which was donated to a bishop in Singapore.


Hailey John Simpson talks to some of the people who live in Hailey 1) Michael Drew, farmer, who has lived in Hailey 7 yrs. Specializes in vegetables - has a farm shop, supplies local shops - and straw for thatching. Chairman of Friends of Hailey Church. 2) Peggy Pratley, chairman parish council, best kept village award. People and work involved in winning. Development of and traffic through village. (6'38) 3) Fred Buckingham, 72 yrs old, lived in village all his life except for 24 yrs in Navy. about the school, praises the schoolmaster, career in Navy (10'03). 4) George Thornett, butcher's shop, tells how he started in the business, killing pigs raised by villagers, rationing. (9'23) 5) Margaret Colley, churchwarden, whose house was once pub, The Carpenter's Arms. Talks about the names Poffley End and Delly End.(4'47) 6) Jack Fisher, Fisher and Townsend builders, talks about the start of the family business, cricket, football. (5'10) 7) Jean Scothern, school governor, talks about school, WI, meals on wheels. (6'54)



Horspath John Simpson talks to some of the people who live in Horspath 1) Bob Walker, Manor Farm, president of cricket club, mixed farming beef and corn, involvement in village activities. (7'35) 2) Esme Shorter, churchwarden, organist, potter. Talks about church organ, work as a potter. (6'24) 3) Norman Bowley, chairman of parish council for 25 years, open space Bowley Ground named for him. Need to keep Horspath a village. Bought land and


lived in Nissen Hut until he could get planning permission to (7'30) 4) 'Jiggy' Coppock, born in Horspath, involved with village cricket and football, old railway tunnel. (7'03) 5) Shirley Woodcock, involved with the 32nd Oxford Horspath Scout Band, recently won a national championship for the second time. 6) Greta Beckhelling, teacher at the village school, talks about the school and her enjoyment working there. (8'04)


Middleton Stoney

John Simpson meets some of the residents of Middleton Stoney. 1) Donald Livingston, owner of The Jersey Arms for 6 months. Offers en-suite accommodation. Many customers from Upper Heyford air base and their visiting families. Tells of ghosts seen by others. (6'00) 2) Derek Blake, manager of education centre which runs courses as a bridge between 6th form and university, also industry courses. Social aspects of the centre. (9'18) 3) Brig. Peter Goozee, church warden, editor of parish and fund raiser. Also discusses need for motorway and gliding, which he teaches. (9'26) 4) Ted Benjamin, chairman of village hall committee, member of parish council, changes in the village, traffic, used to be a road inspector. (8'34) 5) Elizabeth district and county councillor, lives in old stable block Middleton Park, no longer a school or shop in village, interest in politics stems from course held to teach women about politics. (7'30) 6) Hilda Woodley, talks about her time as cook in the during the war, after leaving army came to village as housekeeper for Mr. Horton at Middleton Stoney House. Helps raise money for the Evergreen Club by making jam.



Sutton Courtenay

John Simpson meets some of the residents of Sutton Courtenay. 1) Roy Davies, editor of Sutton Courtenay News, talks about the newsletter and his old cottage. (7'36) 2) Ted Whitehead, lived in village nearly 80 yrs. Talks about the Asquith family lived opposite him, and mentions the paper mill. Went to Culham College School, talks about walking to school. (8'06) 3) Rosemary Allen,


farmer's wife, secretary to parochial church council, talks about farming, George Orwell buried in churchyard, charities. (7'48) 4) Stuart Walton, champion sausage maker, talks about his butcher's shop, Christmas period. (6'56) 5) Nancy Vincent, Southfield Farm, most of it built circa 1450. Talks about the old buildings around the village which she mentions the paper mill, the Norman Hall, Swift Ditch and its Bridge. How she came to live in Sutton Courtenay after retiring from the colonial service. (8'45) 6) Reg Morris, lived in village 60 yrs., talks about his business as antique restorer dealer and his interest in fine wood. (9'22)


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Chearsley John Simpson meets some of the residents of Chearsley, Bucks. 1) Ted Hooton, interested in village history, made photographic record of everything that happened in village during year of 1980, mentions old footpath to Ashenden. (7'56) 2) Kathleen church organist, the church organ, history of the house she lives in - once The Boot ph., mother's activities in the village during the war. (7'11) 3) Michael Heybrook, farmer, Manor Farm. Talks about the unusual tiled wall (once thatched) on the farming, tug-o'-war and other activities, village hall, chairman of parish council - tree planting. 4) Mary Norton, village school secretary, talks about her work, school dinners arrive during conversation. (5'31) 5) Ted Cox, lived in village most his life, worked with the horses on Manor and Grove farm, ploughed with a pair of horses, left to work on railway when put to work with cattle. Worked for railway 42 years, talks about the Princes Risborough line. (7'56) 6) Bill Slatter, lived in 43 years, changes in village, need for a playing field, tug-o'war, increase in traffic, working on the road. (9'14)



Pendon Museum,

John Simpson visits Pendon Museum, Long Wittenham, and talks to some of the people who make models for its


Long Wittenham

showpiece - the unfinished, 68 ft, very detailed model of the VoWH area as it was in the 1930s- and its founder. Their contributions, how got involved, the research and attention to detail needed. 1) Howard Fuller, landscape modeller, describes the model (8'14) 2) Stephen Williams, buildings. 3) Austin Attewell, talks about the model of the fictitious Dartmoor railway branch line housed in the museum. 4) Chris Pilton, who has journeyed from Lincolnshire to bring a new model of an Elizabethan building he has just completed. 5) Carolynn Jewel, helps in the shop. (5'37) 6) Roye England, founder, tells how it all started. Began model in 1931. (9'15)


Stanton Harcourt

John Simpson visits Stanton Harcourt and meets some of the people who live there. 1) John Faulkner, chairman of parish council, village activities, traffic generated by gravel workings, rubbish tip, industrial estate. Roads needing resurfacing. 2) Kath Uzzell, involvement in the village, community fund raised to help organisations in the village. Campaigned against way gravel was extracted - resulting in by-pass. (7'51) 3) Ann Gascoigne, member of the Harcourt family which has been here 37 generations. Talks about Pope's Tower, Alexander Pope spent 2 summers here in 1700s translating Homer's Ilyad, the medieval kitchen which has no chimney (7'24) 4) Charles Eatwell, left farming to work in the gravel industry, digging out the Started school aged 7, left aged 12. Organised flower show, is involved in village activities and was clerk to parish council. (8'09) 5) Les Eden, called up in 1939, wounded in 1944. Show secretary of Windrush Horticultural Society, is a keen grows vegetables. Caretaker of local cemetery, standard bearer for Dunkirk Veterans. Beater for game shoots. (7'07) 6) Doug Burden, gravel extraction, Stanton Harcourt once famous for violets, family grew them commercially. Teacher at Bartholomew Eynsham. 7) Pat Burden, teaches at Stanton Harcourt School, plays organ


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PlacesSouth Newington

John Simpson visits South Newington and talks to some of the people who live there. Introduction and history. (2'45) 1) Joyce Ayden talks about the village hall, the playgroup held there three mornings a week, the village. (7'30) 2) Mrs Edith born in the village, talks about the changes she has seen. Worked in service in London, in a pub in the village. Fire at the vicarage c.1912. (5'45) 3) Aubrey Charles, talks about renovating the row of cottages where he lives. Changes in the seen now. Josephine Charles, talks about the paper round they had. (8'15) 4) Julian Barbour, outstanding medieval wall paintings in the church c.1340., why the playing area is called the Pole Axe. (8'30) 5) Mrs 'Mac' Grundy, designed, planned planted her beautiful garden. Gives gardening talks to various societies, involved with WI. Produces plants for the Royal Show, Bloxham WI Market. Flower Show. Helped redecorate the village hall. (8'14) 6) Hugh Colvin, tree planting around David farm and other areas, has helped to plant about 15,000 trees. Potter - made flowerpots as a living, now makes architectural models of stately homes etc. most of which are exported to USA. Occasionally makes fantasy buildings which couldn't exist. (8'19)



Stadhampton John Simpson talks to some of the residents of Stadhampton. 1) Diane Howe, chairman of PTA, talks about her involvement with the PTA, and the charity Action Research for the Crippled Child for which she is county organiser and supervises and recruiting. (7'46) 2) David Watts, farmer, Church Farm. Family farmed here since 1937, was dairy now beef and cereals. Has planted 200 - 300 trees in the last few years. President of the


Young Farmers Club. (7'56) 3) George Nicholls, talks about the birdlife - especially rooks, the old saw pit and the timber cut there. Fishing as a youth. (7'48) 4) Nan Saw, born 1903, lived in Stadhampton all her life, talks about her schooldays, watch given for perfect attendance. army marching through the village, stopping on the green. Cattle and horses on the green. Ascott Park. Husband used to dairy farm and she delivered the milk round the village. May 1936 mystery of undergraduate burnt to death, Scotland Yard called caused quite a commotion, open verdict. (9'34) 5) Lance Foster, chairman of Stadhampton Community Association, set up to enable beer to be sold at club held in school hall - legal requirement. Since set up swings for children, organised bonfires, equipment for hall. Advantages of using school as a community centre. (7'17) 6) Alan Miles, chairman of football club, football played on the green. Training to be lay reader, assists vicar with services and in parish. Keeps goats for milking, pigs, grows vegetables.


Charlton-on-Otmoor

John Simpson talks to some of the residents of Charlton-on-Otmoor. 1) Mrs. Bessie Coulthard talks about her schooldays, trained as teacher, came back to Charlton as headmistress in 1951. Flower and vegetable shows, dances in the school, people not interested in the old entertainments and country ways. Fires outside for cooking after spring cleaning to keep house clean. Changes in village. 2) Kate North, involved in fund raising to improve village hall (an old building) and possibly to a new hall. 3) Gordon Holder, has run Charlton-on-Otmoor Services (bus service) since 1955, talks about the service he provides. 4) Annie Miller, aged 89, remembers the ringing of the curfew bell which ended during the war, and the black


water Ran the village shop for 20 years, dinners cooked at the bakehouse. 5) Bob Markham, restorer of traction engines, some of which are quite rare, talks about the restoration process. 6) Bert Jakes, aged 85, talks about the moor when he was a boy, in the winter, mother once skated to Oxford. Mother and wife used to make rush mats. Used to ring curfew bell.


Ock Street, Abingdon

John Simpson talks to some of the people who live and work in Ock Street, Abingdon. 1) Kieran O'Keefe and Norman Bragg, firemen. Talk about the fire station, Ock Street, and some of the fires they have been called out to. 2) Peter Pratt, runs an business, re-covers old furniture in the traditional manner. Talks about methods and materials. 3) Sarah Taylor, has lived in Ock Street 55 years. Worked as a cleaner, talks about the street as it was years ago. 4) Michael Harris, monumental business, gravestone carving, marble fireplaces . Business been there since Victorian times, has changed hands several times, still has some of old tools - explains some of them. 5) Mervyn Beadle, Beadle's (ironmongers). Tries to keep to the way of selling, eg. supplying loose nails rather than packets. Shop here since 1836, his father started in 1951. Still a family business, he's joined by 3 brothers and his son. Member of the Casualties Union (act as casualties as teaching aid for aiders to practice on). He specializes in make-up. Have to research reactions to injuries to enable them to react properly. 6) Leslie Argyle, Mayor of Ock Street - leader of the Abingdon Morris Dancers. Talks about the election and investment, dancing and the fairs. Talks about the Ock Street of his childhood.



Marsh Gibbon

John Simpson visits Marsh Gibbon and talks to some of the people who live there. 1) Derek Leonard, farmer, chairman of parish council, housing and schooling, sport in the village. (7'23) 2) Tom Herring, joined Marsh Gibbon Silver Band in


1922, bandmaster. (7'50) 3) Edward Benfield, dairy farmer, talks about organisation involved in Vintage and Veteran Steam Rally organised to raise funds for village hall - only three held as became too large and popular, but achieved object. Farming. 4) John Cutforth, local historian, talks about history of village. (6'00) 5) Florrie Parker, aged 80, talks about the village shop owned by her father, now by her brother, evacuees, school, changes in the village, Club Day with the band. Bill shopkeeper, talks about family and the village. (10'20) 6) Les White, former farm worker, fetching water with a donkey, working with horses, hedge laying, milking. (9'08)


Buckland Phil Rapps visits Buckland and talks to some of the people who live there. 1) Charles Wellesley talks about running Buckland Estate. 2) Alec Carr, academic registrar, Buckland House now used by University College. History of the house and college. relations between village and college. Registrar's job. 3) Mary Gowing, Ash Tree Farm, temporary chairman of parish council, village amenities and development, the farm, peacocks. 4) Regina Gray, cat sanctuary, fund raising, how it started, finding 5) Russell Godfrey, former wheelwright, lived in village all his life. Friendly Society Club Day. Work as wheelwright, would make a wagon in the winter when work was slack, made their own metal tyres, lasted a long time if tyres kept tight. 6) Les Helen Friar, trustees of the Memorial Hall - the village hall, doors and windows made on the estate, floor is maple, Youth Club took over running in 1962. Used for many functions. Hall has a swimming pool attached.

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Watlington John Simpson talks to some of the inhabitants of Watlington. 1) Introduction. 2) Anna Valentine, landlady of the Chequers ph, helps with the youth club. Hobby - going to jumble sales. (6'42) 3) Eric Newman, chairman of Parish Council, is Watlington or village? Town Hall


being restored. Possibility of a relief road. President of Cricket Club, reasons for living in Watlington (8'17) 4) Basil Lewis, lived in same street 86 years - few changes in centre of town. Was a baker, took over family his father did everything the old-fashioned way but he modernised it. Made approx. 600 loaves a day. Previously worked for the met. office in Benson. Founder member of the first Watlington scouts 1907, later became a scout master. Talks about growing, Carter's fire c1907 - remembers the old fire engines. (10'08) 5) Len Milton, runs bar at Memorial Club - a sport and social centre bequeathed to the town and used by various organisations. Building has a priest's hole behind the fireplace 6) Miss Erica Westmacott, born in New Zealand. Reasons for coming to Watlington, bought and renovated cottage during the war. Remembers the blackouts and the wardens, had friends to stay from London when London was being bombed. Was a professional - taught people to sing. (6'57) 7) Irene Andrews, Watlington Times, involved since first issue, started by delivering the newspaper, now the editor for 10 years. Talks about the newspaper and its production, Watlington and its facilities (7'41)


Little Clarendon Street, Oxford

John Simpson talks to some of the traders of Little Clarendon Street, Oxford. 1) Introduction. 2) Richard Clarke, chairman of the Little Clarendon Street Traders' Association, aims of the association. Annual street fair for charity - this year for Runs hairdressing business, expanded over the years. Raises money for charity through hairdressing evenings. 3) Graham Brown, came to street 1973 with rugs brought back from Middle East, rented basement under Usbornes to start, later became Oasis with 16 shops around UK. Mentions people who started small in the street and then expanded. Street seen as a community, the traders co-operate with each other. Travels to widen range of merchandise, use of indigenous skills to supply Western 4) Chris Marling, The Malvern


Cheese Supplies. Reasons for coming to Oxford. Gaining experience and sourcing cheese. 5) Mike, chef at Michel's, starter's and sweets, working hours. 6) John Gray, University Chest principal accountant. Deals with the finances of the university, talks about his work, changes in the street. 7) Ginny Fenton, manager of Laura Ashley, discusses the shop, her training, and dealing with customers. Impressions of the street. 8) Chris Poole, his shop sells scientific appeal of unusual things. Changes in the character of the street, talks about items for sale in the shop.


Spelsbury John Simpson talks to some of the inhabitants of Spelsbury. 1) Susan Thompson, worked for the Dillon family. Talks about the family and the village. (8'00) 2) Bob Datson, farmer, talks about Glebe Farm - cereals and pigs. Started as bailiff in became tenant farmer in 1976. 3) Walter Harris, lived in Spelsbury all his life, mentions school, worked on farm as herdsman, talks about milking. Later worked at Parker Knoll, Chipping Norton. Talks about the village, pub burning down. (8'13) 4) 'Bill' Elliott, secretary to the church council, was in the air force 37 years, rear-gunner during ww2. (7'28) 5) Ken Wakefield, duties as captain of bell ringing team, the village, entertainments club. (4'45) 6) Dolly Hatton, Spelsbury Parish Committee, its activities - remarkable for such a small village. She began by arranging bingo which still continues. Pub fire - 1924, remembers old horse-drawn fire engine. Home made wine. (7'58)



Shabbington 1) Introduction by interviewer John Simpson. 2) Percy Plested, lived in Shabbington since he was 3 years old. First job was working on farm keeping crows off. Started working on roads 1925, keeping them in good repair. Mostly horse and cart traffic that time. Flooding near pub, sheepwashing, carrying milk in buckets. (7'12)3) John Max, chairman of parish council, village shop keeper. Talks about his involvement in the village. (5'20)


4) Jack Silver, has lived most of his life in Worked at the brickworks, then as a builder. (5'05)5) Tom Crittenden, taught agricultural engineering at Rycote Wood College. Talks about his teaching days.6) Pam Chatterton, member of the parish council, talks about the village, the Singers and the flower club in Thame.(4'33)7) John Godwyn, head of science dept. Oxford CFE. Involvement with church. Twice a month service is given by member of congregation as no longer a vicar in the village. Talks about the progressive they hold to raise money for charity, Pensioners Cheer Fund, village hut.(8'30)8) Morton King, former parish and district councillor. Lived in village since 1919 aged 10. Father was livestock farmer. 50 years on parish council, 38 years as of district council. Remembers going round village aged 13 collecting the hospital benefit. (6'21)


Culham 1) Introduction by interviewer, John Simpson. 2) Dick Broad, aged 75, was born in village. Talks about his bungalow, electricity coming to the village. Worked in a clothing factory which went bankrupt, then as carpenter in building trade. (7'11) 3) 'Billy' Williams born 1904 in cottage she still lives in. Father worked for Morrells, who owned Culham, he was also an undertaker. Alice worked as travelling salesman selling door to door, first for Vineys, then for 40 years for Coxeters. (5'42) 4) Youthed, former vice-principal Culham College. Talks about the college and her work. (6'34) 5) Bob Donaghue, policeman. His work as a rural policeman and the reasons he became a policeman. Involved with the youth club, working with schools. (8'56) Elizabeth Edgecombe, head teacher at village school, the school and teaching. The school rat. 7) Sally Bainbridge, chairman of parish council. School house being brought back into use for the parish after having been used as a private house. Now by


both school and parish council. Fairs for church restoration fund. Reads poem - Ballad of Culham Water Meadow. (8'29)


Shenington 1) Introduction by interviewer John Simpson. (1'48) 2) Fred Coles, talks about the village and the ironstone used for the buildings, the Victorian school he attended and where he is now chairman of board of governors. Ties between church and (6'50) 3) Christine Hawtin, runs village shop, organises mowers to keep village tidy. Won best kept village 3 times in past. (5'30) 4) Dr. Bill Boyd, retired village doctor. Came to village 1964, village community, village doctor's patients also surgery is a dispensing surgery. (6'29)5) Peter Gibbs, farmer 700 acres, mixed farm. Farm was used as an aerodrome during the war - now used for gliding and go-karting. Chairman of parish council. Controversial council rubbish tip, parking in a problem. Changes as outsiders buy cottages and school takes pupils from other villages. Church warden - unusual custom of strewing grass in church aisles at Holy Trinity - people come for miles to see this. (9'46) 6) Stanley White, artist, local Christmas card showing scene of Shenington or Alkerton. Worked illustrating comics and annuals, later went into advertising. (8'13) 7) Harold Clifton, chairman Oxfordshire County Council, stone mason. Talks about the ironstone, family were worked with family from leaving school. Working on a carving to replace a C14th church carving which needs to be preserved. Involvement in local government. (8'05)



Waddesdon 1) Introduction by interviewer John Simpson (1'58). 2) Dillys Todd, has just retired from running village playgroup. Started the playgroup in her home 20 years ago. Husband runs a dairy farm with which she will now help. (6'41) 3) Ben Marlow, born lives in house in which he was born in Frederick St. Talks about the shops which were there. Anecdotes about family. Working on the


Waddesden Manor Estate, village blacksmith. Buses which used to serve village, before that horse and cart. (10'14) Roy Southam, chairman of Parish Council, problems of traffic and parking, numerous accidents. Village employs a part-time litter collector to improve the streets. Family has been in the village since at least 1750. (6'41) 5) Norman Carr, interested local history, beating the bounds, the Rothschilds and their influence on the village. Chairman of Junior Football Club. (9'36) 6) Len Wood, deputy president Royal National Rose Society, has 2,000 rose trees in his garden, grows for exhibition. His in rose growing and exhibiting, eventually exhibiting nationally, won amateur championship 1978. (8'08) 7) Lieut. Col. Anthony Crawthorne, manager of Waddesdon Manor which is now in the care of the National Trust and open to the public. Various aviary, grounds. (6'32)


Aston, nr Bampton

1) Introduction by interviewer Mary Small. (1'06) 2) Wesley Jones, aged 84, lived in cottage since 1940, father owned village stores/butchers. Wesley took over butchering side of business. Memories of village, helping in the shop as a child, sugar bags. Interest in local history. (10'34) 3) Bob Murden, butcher. Grandfather was a pig killer and Bob still uses his grandfather's humane gun for killing pigs in back yards for owners consumption. Sang in church choir. Sings 2 verses of (8'11) 4) Janet Glanville, headmistress of village school which has 99 pupils. School in the community, changes in village, school pond. Importance of assembly. Lives in the School House. (10'12) 5) George Wiltshire, came to Aston as an evacuee in talks of some of his experiences, had 5 different lodgings. Returned to London for a few weeks but preferred country life. Interests. (9'45) 6) Michael Hook, farmer in Cote. Talks about the Hook family, how he misses the elm trees, his childhood, changing the village.

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Places Fewcott Norman Fraser, chairman of Parish Council. Ardley as a community, noise from Upper Heyford airbase, traffic problems of A43 which will be relieved by M40. Involvement with Gardening Club and show. (6'40) 3) Bob Keays, lived in village since 1941. Became District Councillor in 1946, helped procure improvements to the two villages. Instrumental in provision of playing field. Secretary of Fewcott Fuel Allotment Charity. (7'41) 4) Joan has run Ardley Stores and Post Office for 14 years. Stores as the hub of the village, enjoyed by Americans from the airbase. Talks about the armed robbery of the P.O. - was commended fpr courage and bravery. (7'43) 5) Graham and Lynne Carpenter - White Lion ph, Fewcott. Local football team sponsored by pub. Has reputation for good, reasonably priced food. Both enjoy the village and running the pub. (7'15) 6) Colin Pickford, farmer, corn, sheep, beef. Two farms divided by A43, looking to M40 extension to reduce traffic. Animals cope well with noise from aircraft. Concern with conservation - recently re-dug pond, planted more trees. Church warden. (7'56) 7) Peter 'Tom' Sawyer, chairman of Playing Field Committee, helped to get play area installed. Meeting Room at playing field used as village hall - extended and kitchen installed. Well used by various organisations. Tree planting to screen forthcoming M40 already underway. (8'19)


Brightwell cum Sotwell

John Simpson visits Brightwell-cum-Sotwell and talks to some of the people who live there. 1) Introduction (1'48) 2) Fred Heyworth, retired school headmaster. Name of village, editor of village newsletter. Reasons for coming to village, interest in changes in village. (9'56) 3) Michael Maughan, chairman of Brightwell-cum-Sotwell Community Assoc., which was started during the Jubilee celebrations originally to raise money for recreational facilities. Village now has playground and tennis Future projects. Helped organise last years village ball. (7'28) 4) Vivian Brookes, helps at playgroup held in village hall.


Husband pastor at Brightwell Free Church. Impression of village and what it is like to live there - strong community Talks about the beginnings of the Free Church. Future projects for fundraising for charity. (6'36) 5) Tom Everex, went to village school when it was held in the village hall. School days. Left school aged 14, worked for his father on the farm, going into partnership with brother in a dairy farm. Difficulties during WW2. Church warden. (11'03) 6) Paul Dean, landlord Red Lion ph. Lived in village 1 year, previously in London but prefers village life. Involved with re-starting youth club at hall. (5'50) 7) Carol Dennis, parish councillor, village as a community. Village organisations. Property prices a concern. Parish fact sheet produced by the council, car surgery service. (7'31)


Jericho, Oxford

John Simpson visits the Jericho area of Oxford and talks to some of the people who live there. 1) Introduction (1'30). 2) Percy Broadis, memories of the ferry, knocker up for railway workers, lamp lighters etc., wharf area, changes in the last few (8'27) 3) Father Michael Wright, vicar of St. Barnabas Church. Church - Lombard Romanesque architecture used by Thomas Hardy in 'Jude the Obscure'. Off the beaten tourist track so not too many visitors. Exhibition on Life in Jericho. (7'56) 4) Rose Eddie Broadway, married 58 yrs. Rose born in Nelson St. Jericho, talks about her childhood. Eddie talks about his life and the changes in Jericho. (5'12) 5) Paul Hornby, chairman Local Community Association. Talks about the St. Barnabas Centre, the building, Jericho as a community, parking problems, planning policies in the area. (6'48) 6) Stella Campion, silversmith and jeweller, Jericho workshops. Her training, the craft workshops, difficulties of becoming known, items she makes. Is in chase work. Toby Sylvester, clockmaker, talks briefly abiut his work. (9'22) 7) Ted Harris, lived in Jericho all his life. Lives in Combe Road. Talks about Thomas Combe for whom the road is named, the school, the Bookbinders Arms,


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Hook Norton John Simpson visits Hook Norton and talks to some of the people who live there. 1) Introduction (2'26) 2) Frank Horn, butcher, born in Hook Norton, started butchering aged 14 in the same shop he has now. Took over business 15 years ago. Played for village team. (7'35) 3) Tom Williams, market gardener, chairman of parish council for 30 years. Helped obtain many changes for the parish. Market garden - cold, wet conditions hampering them this year. (7'55) 4) David Clarke, managing director head brewer Hook Norton Brewery. 4th generation to work for brewery, which started in a farm house. (5'32) 5) John Gibbs, has made a video of Hook Norton Past and Present. Interested in local history and rural crafts. (7'30) 6) Barbara Brown, with Hook Norton's association with Pinval, a village in India, money collected for the school there. Headmaster of the school writes long letters about life in the village. Talks about various organisations in Hook Norton. Keeps 3 donkeys. (7'04) Fred Beale, born in village, father worked in Brewery, Fred went with him as a child. Emigrated to Canada aged 19 to join his brother. Stayed there 10 years working on the farms. Hook Norton - remembers the trains over the viaduct, kilns for drying thatched roofs catching fire, winters. (12'12)



Didcot Railway Centre

John Simpson talks to people from the Great Western Society at Didcot Railway Centre. 1) Introduction (2'03) 2) Graham Perry - the origins of the society and growth over 25 years, now 4,500 members. The facilities they have now. Time and effort (8'05) 3) Jeannette Howse, catering manageress, organizing events, encouraging family visits. Dining experience. Participation of women in the society. (7'22) 4) Fred Gray, curator of the museum opened 1982. Exhibits, collecting and restoration. in the social history of the railway. (11'15) 5) Dick North, chief


steward. Responsible for supervising public open days, ensuring trains run safely, ticket sellers in place etc. (7'45) 6) Dave Martin, restores carriages. The processes involved and various types of coaches. (6'24) 7) Fred Graves, on the footplate. The fascination of steam, used to work as a fitter on the railway. (7'00)


Crawley John Simpson visits Crawley and talks to some of the people who live there. 1) Introduction (2'06). 2) Elsie Warner talks about walking to school in Hailey, walking to Witney. The blanket mill where her husband worked. (Speaks with Oxfordshire 3) Pauline and Keith Harris - changes in the village. Folk Music club in Witney. (8'03) 4) Phyl Margetts - parents used to look after the Lamb ph. Hall attached to the pub used as a village hall. Had evaccuees in the village during the war. Games the pub, entertainments in the village. (6'45) 5) Richard Parsons, chairman of parish council. Small village so not too much business. Problem of traffic, older people upset by church closure. (7'38) 6) John and Judy Borroughs - owners of The Lamb for 14 months - learning process, reasons for becoming publicans. Pub games - darts, Aunt Sally, crib, tug o' war. Pub meals. (9'57) 7) Roger Bunker has business premises in Crawley Mill Business Estate - Industrial hydrolic engineers. Talks about estate and the old mill. (6'51)



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Black Bourton

John Simpson visits Black Bourton and talks to some of the people who live there.1) Introduction (1'41) 2) Mary Palmer, local history, village name, story of wall paintings in church, Bourton Place, field names. 3) Cliff Taylor, first chairman of council formed in 1985, when Black Bourton became independant from Caterton. (6'44) 4) Harry Hall, lived in village since marriage 60 years ago. Worked in blanket mill, cycling to Witney. Involved with dart team. Difference to village made by of Brize Norton


airfield. Father was a mole catcher - had 150 traps, was paid 2/6d per moleskin in LOndon. (7'10) 5) Frank Stewart Wood, Aylesbury Mushroom Farm. Talks about the process of mushroom production and distribution. Father bought the in Black Bourton after starting a mushroom farm in Aylesbury. Employs 120 people, process the compost at the farm. Parish councillor. (6'34) 6) Liz Welch, secretary of medieval murals appeal. Medieval wallpaintings discovered in church 1866, over. Subsequently preserved by using wax, since discovered not the best way to preserve them, hence need for restoration. ambitious fund raising programme. Member of the Windrush Flower Club, Witney - in charge of flowers for church, involved with in Bloom. (7'16) 7) Fred Busby, aged 90, lived in village since 1930s, initially herdsman, then became head poultryman at Manor Farm, eventually ran his own poultry farm. After fowl pest attacked poultry, went into pig farming. Worked at Brize airfield running the barracks and at De Havilands during war. Well water. (8'22) 8) Rev. Phillip Randell, rector, fund raising for restoration of church wallpaintings. Discusses the paintings and village life. (5'59)


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Kingston Bagpuize

Clare Christie visits Kingston Bagpuize and talks to some of the people who live there. 1) Introduction (1'34) 2) Richard Frost, chairman of parish council. Traffic problems, controversial by-pass, need for link road. Farmer - cereals, peas, beef, St. John's College connection. (9'03) 3) Lady Tweedsmuir talks about Kingston House and gardens and its previous owners. 4) Richard Gardiner, supervising the work on the new village hall, will have a vaulted ceiling. Labour provided by YTS scheme. from VoWH, money raised in village and from sale of old hall land. (6'47) 5) John Garrett, village baker for 35 years, learnt trade from father and college. Starts

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work at 3am, talks about the business. (4'19) 6) Graham Platt, editor Kingston with Southmoor News. What is involved in producing the news letter. Retired headteacher of village school, talks about the school. (8'35) 7) Colin Tester, first Longworth Scout Band - competitions and awards. How he joined, benefits of playing in a (7'17) 8) Jan Kelly, treasurer of Kingston Bagpuize Drama Group, acts with group, new village hall, talks about the group. (6'05)


Ewelme Clare Christie visits Ewelme and talks to some of the people who live there. 1) Introduction (1'54) 2) Moira Calvert, chairman of parish council. Parish council business, living in the village. 3) Stephen Rowse, Rowse's Honey business. Talks about business, importation of honey, the effect of the business on the village. (5'36) 4) Fred Harwood, thatcher. How he started and the thatching business. (7'07) 5) Lucy Thomas, resident of almshouses. Talks about the history of the almshouses and the trust. (5'58) 6) George Cannon, retired head teacher of Ewelme School. Talks about the school, Chaucer connection, the village. (7'55) 7) Rev. Peter Renshaw, rector. The church, in serious need of restoration, fund raising - the Rose Festival, connection, work of the rector, village community. (7'52) 8) Reg Winfield, aged 75, family lived in Ewelme since 15th Century. Talks about his ancestors and changes in the village. (7'54)



Wolvercote Clare Christie visits Wolvercote, Oxford and talks to some of the people who live there. 1) Introduction (1'38) 2) Peggy Godwin, born in Wolvercote, childhood reminiscences. Parents had a small holding, chores. Played on Port meadow. Father ran business. Changes in Wolvercote. Walking into Oxford, train into Oxford, carriers. (7'27) 3) John Wain, novelist, critic, poet. Reasons for living in Wolvercote - conducive to writing poetry. (8'05) 4) Don Plowman, worker for 40 years at Wolvercote Mill, talks about his work there. (8'00) 5) G.S.


Murray, team vicar, explains the meaning of being a team vicar. Wolvercote parish, Boys' Club. (7'54) 6) Gerald Collett, secretary to Baptist Church. The Baptist community in Wolvercote, the school - teachers by name. Activities on Port Meadow. Father worked at Blenheim Palace, took a local cricket team to play there. (8'35) 7) Ron Bateman, chairman of Wolvercote Commons Committee, talks about the preservation of common land and grazing rights. of the commons and commoners. (7'58)


Blewbury Clare Christie visits Blewbury and talks to some of the people who live there. 1) Introduction (1'30) 2) Pat Magee, landlady of Blueberry Inn. Previous owners and history of the pub. Resident ghost. (7'05) 3) Fulke Johnson Houghton, racehorse and owner of Woodway Stables. Stables horses for the Aga Khan and others. Aspects of training. (4'29) 4) Rev. Hugh Pickle, vicar, talks about the village, its growth, activities and beauty, the recent pageant. (8'25) 5) John Snook, farmer. Farming, involvement with village, changes. (6'39) 6) Glen Joel, chairman of parish council. Reasons for choosing to live in Blewbury, parish council business, housing (4'09) 7) Claude Corderoy, lived in Blewbury since 1927. No longer knows everyone in as he used to, different atmosphere. Remembers village as it was - the water mill, heating, transport. Bellringing. 8) Roger Cambray, secretary of Blewbury History Group. History of Blewbury, artists who used to live in village, attraction of for artists and writers. Future development.



Deddington Clare Christie visits Deddington and talks to some of the people who live there. 1) Introduction (2'08) 2) Fred Deely, one of oldest inhabitants, the old village, horse and trap, left school aged 13, worked in hauling - first for his father then himself. Bowls Club. Many newcomers to village. (9'35) 3) Richard Hannah, vicar, church, village, community. (7'39) 4) Donald Welford, farmer,


Bolderdyke Farm, Clifton. Mostly arable, some sheep and chickens. Discusses farming today. Deddington as community. Dislikes shooting and hunting - prefers to watch the birds. (7'19) 5) Mike Ackland, jewellery maker in partnership with wife Heather. Works with gold and silver, lost wax process, designs pieces himself, been in business 16 years. (6'10) Alan Rampley, police constable. Work of village policeman. Involvement with scouts. Pleasures of job. (7'58) 7) Mary Robinson, retired parish councillor, activities in village, founder of Deddington News - monthly free magazine, shops. Council - lighting main road, housing (8'30)


Waterstock Interviews at Waterstock. Track 1 - A tiny village, away from the the main road from Oxford to Thame, houses mainly 17-18 century. Track 2; Manoug Parikian, internationally famous violinist, living at the Old Rectory, explains why he moved to the and talks about past summer schools when his pupils gave concerts at the village church. Track 3 - John Bull, farmer whose family has lived in the village and area over 400 years. Was a tenant of the local landowners, the Ashhursts and was able to the farm when part of the estate was sold. Track 4 - Mervyn Talbot, church organist - how he came to have organ lessons. The church no longer the centre of village life, full only at Christmas and Harvest. Track 5 - Olive Ashby has lived in the for 60 years since she came at 14 to work for the Ashhursts at Waterstock Manor as an underhousemaid. She talks about her life as a servant. In the past the village was virtually a feudal society, with everyone working on farms owned by the family at the Manor. Track 6 - Waterstock Riding School where Lars [Swedish] and Diana [brought up in the village] Sederholm train horses and riders for top clss competition. Track 7 - Jonathan Lawrence, dealer in English sporting guns. Track 8 - Michael Chairman of the Parish Meeting, talks of anxieties about the route of the M40 extension and

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1) Introduction to the village. 2) The Vicar, Derek Frost, explains the unusual dedication of the church to St Kenelm, and talks of the part the church plays in the community. 3) Sybil Williams, Chair of the Parish Council, talks about changes in village, the questions discussed by the Council, and her work as secretary of the Parochial Church Council. 4) Anthony Baines, painter, fell in love with the village when on a painting holiday. He talks about his painting - still life and 5) Dr Anthony Ambrose runs a conference centre in the former mill house. He is particularly interested in the history of the village including the stories associated with the Lovell family, the old houses, some built with stone from the ruined house, the Charterville allotments project and why it failed. 6) Timothy Turner, landlord of the 600 year old Swan Inn, now a hotel and restaurant, still used for meetings of village committees. 7) the Rt. Hon. Douglas Jay, former MP and Labour Minister, retired to the village, which he had loved since he was a student at Oxford. A peaceful place in which to live and write.

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Childrey 1) Description of the village and its location near the Berkshire Downs. 2) Bert Booker,living at the former school head teacher's house, talks about his schooldays, his work during World War 2 repairing aircraft at Milton, and his setting up of own forge after the war. Changes in the village. 3) The Rev Harry Price, Assistant Priest of a group of 6 parishes, talks in detail about the village church, its history, brasses, monuments, and the chantry of the Fettiplace family, who endowed the 4) Andrea Saunders describes the village playgroup, which she runs. 5) Gillian Taylor spins wool from her own sheep and is involved with a group of spinners who meet at her house. 6) Alex Hanna, the owner of the village Post Office and Stores, says he and his wife moved to Childrey and how much they enjoy being part of the community. 7) Col.


William Fletcher moved to Childrey from Warks. His involvement as Chairman of the Parish Council and governor of the village school. 8) Joy Bassett has with horses for much of her life - riding with trainers, running her own stables, and more recently helping with Riding for the Disabled. 9) Jean Drummond's great interest is the history of the village; she does research on the church, the family, etc.


Stratton Audley

1) brief description of the village, near Bicester, and its connection with the Audley family. 2) Doreen Hanks runs the village PO and Stores, with her husband whose main interest is their large selection of books about aircraft, mostly sold by order. 3) Harry Rothery, who has lived in the village for 31 years, talks about changes - less work in farming, but a greater variey of people. He serves on the PCC and looks after the graveyard. 4) Derek Priddy-Smith is in charge of the hounds of Bicester and Warden Chase Hunt; he explains the particular terms used about hounds and foxes. 5) Mollie Stockley began work as third housemaid at Stratton House when she left school; a hard life with low pay, but servants well looked after. 6) Eric Goss of Elm Farm, and his herdsman Robin Davies, explain the details of looking after a dairy herd, the twice daily milking, the restrictions imposed by Milk Quotas. Eric is a former Chairman of the Parish Council. 7) Les Steward, landlord of Red Lion pub, speaking with the background music of a visiting group of [female] Morris Dancers, says he tries to keep the pub as far as possible a country pub.



Drayton St. Leonard

1) Situation of the village, on River Thame, liable to flooding; market gardening an important occupation. 2) Ron Jones and his wife Margaret. Ken born in the village in 1924, Chairman of the Parish Council; tells of his schooldays in the village in Dorchester. The village's small size and isolation; in former times cricket and football teams and a cycle track. Margaret is very


interested in history and archaeology. She mentions the puzzle of why the village is called St Leonard while the is dedicated to St Katherine. 3) Sue Hurley is Clerk to the Parish Council. Her parents kept the village pub. Isolation of the village - a bus [to Abingdon] twice a week. 4) Hugh Farrant, member of Oxon County Council for many years, now on his farm. He talks about the different types of soil, his production of beef and dairy cattle, the beneficial effects of flooding on permanent pasture, the disastrous results of Dutch Elm Disease. 5) Peter Butler, landlord of the Pigeons pub, has improved the pub and opened a restaurant. The social feeling of the village pub in the community makes it very different from Australian pubs. 6) Pat Tidmarsh runs a tiny shop in a shed in the garden because the village shop closed 2 years ago something is needed especially for older people without transport. 7) Terry Rogers and his brothers are the main employers in Drayton, producing paving stones, swimming pools etc, and dealing in reclamation of non-ferrous metals. Terry serves on Parish Council and is a Churchwarden. The village raised over £20,000 for restoration of the church.


Ascott-under-Wychwood

1] The village - in the Evenlode valley, near Wychwood Forest, site of a famous farmworkers' strike in 1873. 2] Harry Cook, farmer, talks about changes in the village, the threat of school closure, reduction in train services, lack of small houses young couples, the Amenities Committee and the Village Hall. 3] Mrs Emmie Acton was born in the village; she worked as kitchen maid at the Grange. Her husband worked at Leafield radio station - its tall aerials a local landmark. 4] John runs the the Wychwood Arms Hotel and restaurant. A good centre for the Cotswolds and the Oxfordshire Way footpath. 5] Arthur Badger of Crown Farm talks about changes in farming. Nowadays village people work at Cowley or Witney; in the past there a gang of men maintaining the railway. 6] Pam Shepherd, President of the Women's Insitute, talks about their


activities and their summer walks along local footpaths. Remains of two castles in the village. 7] Eric Pratley was apprenticed as a worked at Smiths' at Witney, now makes window frames to order at home. A churchwarden for 28 years.


Weston Turville

Track 1 - Introduction - a village between Aylesbury and the Chilterns, stil rural but with many large new houses. Track 2 - The Rev. Nicholas Maloney talks about the church, with its carvings of arms of the Turville family and of All Souls Oxford, the patron. Recent developments in the village - expensive new houses for people who commute to Reading, London etc., very few council houses. Track 3 - Harold Axtell, born in the village in 1900, recalls his schooldays and describes the 'characters' in the village and their occupations. Track 4 - Jim Aitchison took on The Plough, one of the 4 pubs, after 26 years in the RAF abroad and latterly at Holton, leading young people on expeditions for Duke of Edinburgh Awards. Track 5 - Tompkins' family were wheelwrights; he descibes how wheels were made, all by hand. He worked as a carpenter for 50 years in the building trade. Track 6 - Doug Burnham, Chair of the Parish Council. Over the last 25 years 15 new streets and many houses have been added to the village. Track 7 - The Voluntary Community Service group, described by the Secretary, Heather Henderson, was started when the doctor's surgery closed, at first as a prescription collecting service, then it began transport to hospital etc. appointments. She is also on the Village Hall committee.



North Leigh 1] Situation of the village, with its remains of a windmill and a Roman villa. Influence of Eynsham Hall and the Mason family. 2] Brian Heritage, Chairman of Parish Council, talks about life and activities in the village, the turnover of residents. Margaret Lupton, editor of the monthly village newsletter. 4] Frank Lord, former Chairman of Parish Council, talks about past changes in


the village - the coming of electricity and mains water. The Mason family gave the Village Hall and the cricket ground, and were formerly a major employer. 5] Tom Fathers has a bowling green in his front garden where he and his friends play every weekend. He went to the village school and Witney Grammar School. A previous Vicar assembled a very good and started an operatic society. 6] Peter King talks about the village football club, now running three teams. 7] the Rev John Morgan describes the numerous notable features of the church, including a mural of the Last Judgement.


Piddington 1. A village of 300 people 5 miles from Bicester, thatched cottages, no shop, no buses. 2. Air Chief Marshal Sir Nigel Maynard and Lady Maynard bought the Manor House to be a base when working abroad with the RAF. Its history, connections with the John Drinkwater. 3. William Holt, whose great-grandfather, grandfather and father lived in the village, talks about life there in his childhood. 4. Thomas Cholmondeley Tapper and a friend set up an airfield at Haddenham near Thame in the 1930's to ordinary people as pilots, to be ready for a possible war against Germany. His career as a Formula 1 racing driver in the 1930's. 5. Dot Baylis, living at the Old Bakery, recalls when it really was a bakery, and talks about the self-sufficient life people in the village. 6. Tony Tallents, Chair of the Parish Council and Vice-Chair of Cherwell District Council, discusses local concerns including plans to build a large remand centre near the village. 7. Roland Hawkins set up his own business as decorator after 38 years at Pressed Steel in Oxford. 8. Kostek Wojnarowska, a Polish sculptor who came to England during the War, served in the Polish Air Force, married an English girl. His work as a sculptor, concentrating on portraiture.



Weston-on-the-Green

1. Situation of the village and its main features. 2. John Roper, Parish Council. The problem of heavy traffic on the road past the village. The tragedy of the closing of the


village school. The village green and village hall; the lack of public 3. Bob Hessian runs a B and B. Interest in researching village history. 4. Winifred Fox - her father was the last wheelwright in the county. Changes in the village during her lifetime. 5. Marion DeVriese, born 1897, the oldest inhabitant, organist 60 years, her training as a primary school teacher. Her memories of the first bicycles and cars seen in the village. 6. Adrian Wylie talks about the Manor Hotel situated in the Manor House, mainly 16th century, with some remains from the former 7. John Maling moved from London when he became Asst. Principal of Oxford CFE. His wife Jackie edits the Village News.


Fyfield Track 1 - derivation of the name, church mentioned in Domesday Book, old Manor House. Track 2 - John and Maureen Lay at Manor Farm. Changes in farming - fewer workers, farming more scientific, harvest used to involve whole families. New industrial employ a few people. Track 3 - John Howard, landlord of the only pub, the Whit Hart - important to be interested in local people and events; development of food side of the business. Track 4 - Peter Fennimore talks about the antiquarian and rare section of Blackwells Booksellers, housed in Fyfield Manor, a Grade 2* listed building dating from 14th century. Customers from all over the world, 70% of the business by mail, Track 5 - Margaret Hemming, member of the Parish Coucil, talks about problems - loss of the village school, possible effects of new by-pass which will make access to the village difficult for ambulances etc. Groups that used to meet in school building have given up. One bus a week. No work for young people in the Track 6 - Kath Harris and her children have run a paper round for 23 years. Track 7 - Christine Rayner and her husband have just arrived to take over the Post Office and village store. Love being in the countryside, having moved from Stockport to the rat race.



Eynsham 1) John Simpson visits Eynsham where he talks to some of the villagers. Eynsham is a large village with a long history, site of a very important abbey until the Dissolution. 2) Arthur Biggers, baker, his trade and the bakery which his grandfather 3) David Wastie talks about his family's long connection with the village, his garage business, the Parish Council, apples named after the family. 4) Rev. Robert Key talks about the present restoration and history of the parish church and the who meet there. 5) Annette Faulkner, aged 84, daughter of blacksmith, talks about her father's trade, especially the making of iron 'tyres' for carts. 6) Mollie Harris, well known as an actress in 'The Archers', author of 'From Acre End' and other 7) Dr. Jonathan Ferrier, Malt House craft workshop, an old building restored for use by small businesses. Edward Stuart, clock repairer and restorer with a studio at the Malt House.



Tackley 1) An ancient settlement, stone houses round a green, away from the main road but with good transport and facilities. 2) Bob Clow, on the Parish Council and on management committee of village hall, former dairyman and newsagent, now full-time youth talks about some of the social events in the village, and the matters discussed by the Council. 3) Patrick Mitchell, landlord of the Gardeners' Arms. Changes in life style reflected in how people use the pub - he offers discos, facilities for parties, themed parties on his birthday. 4) Daphne Plumridge runs the village Post Office; she likes dealing with the public, welcoming newcomers, is on the Parish Council. Track 5) Marcia Whitley, organiser of the Play Group; the children's opportunity for mothers to meet, good relations with the village school. 6) Christopher Smith is a cabinet maker, specialising in furniture and windows. His father ran the village pub. 7) Mary Broome, aged 80, all her life in Tackley, was village for 30 years. What the village was like when she was young - tied cottages, no piped water,


dances in the village hall, the opening of the railway station.


Pishill 1] Introduction - the parish is called Pishill with Stonor; derivation of the name. 2] Elizabeth Lakey at Bank Farm - plans to restore it, to keep rare breeds, as far as possible organically. 3] Penny Godfrey talks about the lively family services the church which make it a focal point of the village. 4] Christine Marks runs a B and B; she describes what this entails, looking after visitors from all over the world. 5] Tom Butcher talks about the Chilterns Society, the village hall, bird watching. 6] At Pishill Farm, Don Hookings talks about the work involved in restoring the house as authentically as possible, seeking out Tudor bricks, etc. 7] Jeremy Capon, landlord of the Crown Inn, which has 11th century cellars, was in the fifteenth century, and is said to be haunted. He is trying to attract tourists as well as local people.



Appleton-with-Eaton

1] Situation of the village, peaceful although near a busy main road. 2] Les Painter, Chairman of the Parish Council, explains the combined parish of the two villages only a mile apart. Eaton's award in the Best Kept Village competition. Changes he seen; now market gardens and nurseries have taken the place of farms. The village paper, the Appleton Advertiser. Gives details of the main activities in the village. 3] the Rev. Peter Wilde trained for ordination after a career in publishing. He about special features of the church and church attendance. 4] Ken Langford is a saddler, making and selling saddles; was formerly in the Horse Guards. 5] Frank White is one of very few bell hangers in the country, following a family trade. He how a heavy bell is hoisted to the top of a church tower. He is a bell ringer at Appleton and at Oxford Cathedral. 6] Bob Enstone, oldest male in the village, talks about farming in the days of horses and gives his [negative] impressions of his 7] Christine Harris came to Appleton 23 years ago. As President of the


Village Hall committee she describes some of the organisations that use it.


Great Milton 1 - An ancient village, with thatched cottages; in modern times, proximity to the M40 brings celebrities to the famous restaurant, Le Manoir. 2 - Gilbert and Edith Pickett. Gilbert came to the village in 1926 to work on a farm, but left farming and at Pressed Steel in Oxford 1929-1974. Changes in the village, work of the Parish Council, generosity of local celebrity Tim Rice. Edith talks about the Ladies Club for over 60's. 3 - Peter and Helen Lawrence live at the Great House, an Elizabethan house. He is chairman of the local history society which records the village and the history of its buildings. 4 - Joyce Chadbone describes her work as editor of monthly Great Milton Bulletin which has Parish Council reports, news of coming events. - Maurice Edwards succeeded his father and sister as organist of the Methodist Chapel; has lived in the village all his life. 6 - Sir John and Lady Brown at Milton Lodge. Lady Brown talks about the work of the Recreation Committee and the Parish 7 - The interviewer talks with Emily Smith, aged 96, and Phyllis Tame, happily settled in the old people's flats in the village, about changes they have seen.



Noke 1) Noke is one of the 7 towns of Otmoor, 5 miles NE of Oxford, a rural oasis of 130 inhabitants. 2) Sir Vice Marshal Jack Maggs settled in Noke after years in the Air Force, living in 23 different houses round the world. The village community - a no shop, church connected with that of Islip under the patronage of Westminster Abbey. 3) Ron Spice, at the former school house, runs a nursery growing unusual plants for supplying to garden centres. Travels abroad on behalf of FAO. 4) Tom Bagnall. family came to Noke in 1929, he took over the farm from his father 1938. Recalls running a milk round and breeding champion cows. Went to the village school. Changes in the village. These days, very little social life for teenagers.

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5) Reg and Grimshaw have been in the village for 40 years. They restored the Old Rectory. He was head of the Art School at Oxford Polytechnic, his wife head of Ceramics. He was Chair of the Parish Committee - the big question was whether the M40 extension go across Otmoor. He is Churchwarden - he and his wife often form half the congregation. 6) Peter and Ann Brown live in a thatched cottage; previously lived in Kenya. Life in the village - most people go off to work every day, or are retired. 7) Durrell, born 1907, the oldest inhabitant, worked on the land all his life. Lost his right arm in an accident at 16, learnt to do everything left-handed. When he was young the lads used to cycle to other villages for social life. Was at the village school.


Chadlington Interviews with people at Chadlington, an old village, near Chipping Norton, with views of the Cotswolds and Wychwood Forest 1) Introduction. 2) Roy Betts at his garage, which he took over from his father in 1959; he has enlarged it to cope with vehicles. Customers mostly local. 3) Sisters Enid and Maria Eden at Sycamore Farm; Maria, now 86, married the son of the farm's owner. Changes to their house, originally six cottages. Changes in the village. 4) Chadlington House Hotel converted a private house by the owners Peter and Rita Oxford, who found the house by chance in a newspaper advertisement. A quiet area but not too isolated. 5) the Bakehouse belongs to the Abbeyfield Society, which has converted it into 7 flats for single people, one of whom, Tom Pitt, formerly a farmer, used to own the house. He describes his life in farming and his collection of old agricultural tools. 6) the Manor House, home of Derek Strong and his wife Pru who was born there, a farmers's and now farmer's wife. History of the house and farm. 7) John and Julia Thompson - John the Chair of Chadlington Parish Council - the questions it has to discuss. Activities in the village; Women's Institute, sports clubs, the Evergreens, the hall. Chadlington


becoming a commuter village but retains village feeling. House prices rising; less local employment than in the past.


Standlake 1) Describes the situation of Standlake, 5 miles from Witney, a village with picturesque pubs and water sports. 2) Gordon Costar of Underdown Farm - in his family for 100 years. Before World War 2 a closely knit community, mostly farms, now many moved from towns. Hard times in the 20's and 30's. A bellringer. 3) Jack Gardiner, formerly Head of Batt School, Witney. On Parocial Church Council, former Churchwarden; Standlake one of 4 churches in parish of Lower Windrush. Other activities - Legion, Over Sixties Club. 4) Alec Cantwell, one of 11 children in a family connected with Standlake and Cogges for several centuries. Many of them were stone masons; he and his brothers went into building. Life at the village school. Recent - houses along the main streets, badly planned, some open spaces should have been left. 5) Arthur Giles, retired teacher, on Oxon County Council. Local concerns - traffic lights to prevent damage by traffic to the ancient bridge over the Thames at need for a speed limit through the village. Involved also in education, both the village school and the Mulberry Bush, a school for children with serious behavioural problems. 6) Ted Tolputt, Chair of the Parish Council, relates the long saga of new village hall and where to put it. 7) Brenda Edwards, Chair of the Standlake Community Craft Group, which puts on sales twice a year. She also talks about activities for children and young people and the elderly.



Lapland Christmas Edition of People and Places: a visit to Lapland. Track 1: the interviewer reaches Lapland and talks with Cedric the elf, the chief toy maker. Track 2: Rudolf the head reindeer; his love of alcohol [red nose]. What the reindeer do for the of the year. Track 3: Miss Clarabelle explains her work in charge of the reindeers' stable. Track 4: Mrs. Stringent, housekeeper at Father


Christmas' palace. Track 5: the Post Office, where Cynthia Stamp and her helpers open and sort letters from Track 6: Cyril Stitch, Father Christmas' personal tailor. Track 7: Father Christmas. What sort of toys children like, what happens to the spare sherry left out for him, his recent delivery [in disguise] of toys for the Radio Oxford appeal. Track 8: reads a short poem by Thomas Hardy.


East Hanney 1. A village in the Vale of White Horse, with a long history, old houses, a school but no church. 2. Fred Carter runs the village bakery in the 100 year old bakehouse, and is Chair of the Parish Council. More and more people in the village work but still a good community spirit. 3. Ann Hewins is Secretary of the local history society and gives interesting details of the village from Saxon times. 4. Pud Farmer lives at the old mill; he formerly did work for exhibitions etc in London, now sculptures out of all kinds of materials. 5. Herbert St Pierre came to Oxon as foreman of building of new airfields. 6. Gwen Mulford runs the Black Horse. Changes in village social life and drinking habits. The village church was closed because not enough. Memories of the village school. 7. Valentine Shadbolt, the sub-postmaster, explains how a community shop, staffed by volunteers, is to be set up to replace the former village shop.



Kennington 1. A large village, just outside Oxford, formerly in Berkshire, a separate civil parish since 1936. 2. Ray Chasney took over the Tandem pub from his parents. In the past it used to attract many walkers. 3. Trevor Cowlett, who teaches piano and talks about the village choral society and its wide range of public performances. The conversation is followed by a recording of him playing an organ piece. 4. The Vicar, Father Harry Bloomfield, speaks about the building of the modern church and excellent co-operation between the three churches in the village, about the village school and the Memorial Hall. 5. Roger Dennett, activities in the village; amateur


dramatics, fundraising for overseas aid, plans for the new Village Centre, of Kennington. 6. Doris Beyer explains how the Meals on Wheels scheme developed from the 'Good Neighbours' organisation. 7. Olga Dickinson, the village librarian, describes how the library evolved; the sort of books people like to borrow. 8. Pope talks about the origins, and the concert tours and successes in competitions, of the village youth brass band.


Nuneham Courtenay

1 - Village 5 miles SE of Oxford, with a long history, unspoilt except for the busy main road that runs through it. 2 - Norman and Carol Treadwell run the village Post Office and shop. 3 - Ronald Benson, Home Farm, Chair of Parish Council. History the farm. The village church was made redundant, now used by the University for storage. In the Green Belt, so no new houses. Main concern - traffic makes it difficult to cross the road, an underpass or bypass needed. 4 - John Mattock is in his rose nursery. The family firm, founded in 1875, grows 250-300 kinds of rose, sold to customers all over the world. 5 - John McCorcoran at Nuneham Park Conference Centre, housed in a Palladian mansion built for the Earl Harcourt in 1756-60; entailed moving the whole village and rebuilding it on the main road. After world War 2 the Harcourt family chose to live in their other house at Stanton Harcourt, and Nuneham Park became a training and then a conference centre. 6 - Bill Bolton in a cottage on the main road, where 12,000 vehicles pass per day. The University improved all the cottages, installing mains water etc. 7 - Jason Conway at the Harcourt pub. Changes in people's tastes - more discerning about food and drink/driving.



Yarnton 1. fast growing village near Oxford; old buildings, ancient meadows, nature trails. 2. Rosalind Brain, problems - gravel extraction, traffic. The Care Committee which helps the elderly. 3. Joan Roe, keen local historian, describes changes in the effects of the railway [closed in 1962] and the new road to Witney. The ancient custom of


drawing lots for rights to cut grass in the village meadows. 4. Rev Eric Craig, recently arrived from a parish in Yorkshire; first impressions. 5. Gladys has lived at Paternoster Farm since the 1920's. Stories about the village. Many new houses; village people now mostly commuters. 6. Dr David Patterson at Oxford Postgraduate Centre for Hebrew Studies, housed in Yarnton Manor. History of the Manor Work of the Centre. 7. Nigel Wallbridge at Yarnton Nursery and Garden Centre, started by his brother and himself in 1969.


Horton cum Studley

1. One of Seven Towns of Otmoor, very quiet village in Green Belt. (1'36) 2. Jean Wakeman, in village for 34 years; a Churchwarden. Changes in the village since breakup of Studley Priory estate, now many commuters. The village church, designed by with patterns of coloured bricks. (9'30) 3. Benjamin Coles, nearly 85, the oldest inhabitant. The village school and shop, working on Beckley estate. (2'38) 4. Studley Priory Hotel. The proprietor, Jeremy Park, describes the building and its (7'40) 5. Jim Young, Manager of Warren Farm, owned by Oxon County Council and used for training in agriculture and farm management. Comments on organic farming. (8'34) 6. Richard Hawes talks about the thatched village hall and who uses it. Problems by the Parish Council. (10'13) 7. Gordon Curtis, organist and conductor at St Barnabas Church, describes how village people got together to rebuild the case of the church organ and put in new pipework. The Studley Singers, a small choir which gives with a wide range of music. (7'44)



Ducklington 1. Village near Witney, with old stone houses and Norman church. (1'26) 2. Freda Best, active in the village History Society which collects information from older inhabitants and from Censuses etc. No manor house nor large houses, just small farms cottages; formerly two mills on River Windrush. (6'56) 3. Lou Gould at the Village Hall talks about his first impressions of the village at the age of 8


[born in 1904]. Left school at 13, worked for the Post Office delivering telegrams. (8'27) 4. Hudson runs the Post Office and Stores. Passing trade disappeared with building of by-pass. (6'21) 5. Jenny Izzard lives in a thatched cottage that once housed two families in two rooms. Jenny - supervisor of Play Group. (7'26) 6. Paul Corrigan, of the Primary School. Reception class in the Victorian school house, other classes in a new building. (4'52) 7. Peter Boggis at Manor Farm. Changed from dairy cows to arable, growing, among other things, peas for canned mushy peas. (2'32) 8. Jean on the Parish Council and editor of the bi-monthly village newspaper (8'31).


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Grove 1. Grove a 'village' of 10,000 people near Wantage; expanded greatly in 1960's. 2. Maurice Bull, proprietor of Fine Foods, talks about the traders' association. 3. Cyril Wickham, 79, born in Grove, recalls his home, school, his 5 years' in the electricity industry, and his work at Didcot power station. 4. The Vicar of Grove describes the church building, the third on the site. The purpose of his message, the choir, house groups. 5. Arthur Smith explains how the family dairy beginning with deliveries to London by train, developed into the company Elm Farm Dairies. 6. Liz Farmer, member of Parish Council, talks about the village hall, activities in the village. Most people work at Harwell or Didcot, or commute to 7. Bill Fuller, policeman and local historian, looks for the remaining old cottages using old photos. History goes back to King Alfred.



Kirtlington 1. Village 8 miles from Oxford, goes back to 6th century BC, near pre-Roman road Akeman Street. 2. Lt-Col and Mrs. Shellard. He describes his work as editor of the village newspaper and as timekeeper at polo matches. The polo club, founded in attracts teams from all over the country. 3. Barbara and Len Berry, known as the Portway


Pedlars, folk singers, perform at folk clubs and festivals, talk about collecting old Oxfordshire songs, writing music [Barbara] and about the traditional Lamb Ale Feast [Len]. 4. Barbara and Len sing a song from their collection. 5. Albert Edgington, born in the village; school in the 1920's, children's games, learning to swim in the canal, leaving school at 10 to work on farms. The village in the the Lamb Ale Feast; his first ride in a car. 6. Enid Griffiths, enrolling member, i.e. President, of local branch of the Mothers' Union. What it does, who can join. 7. Andrew Banks, architect of the new village hall, under construction; the involvement in the planning. Is race director of the annual triathlon, an unusual local event. 8. Vicarage Farm - John Hunter, Chair of Parish Council. The Council's work -traffic, the village hall, trying to conserve the beauty of the village.


Stanton St. John

1. Pretty village, in Domesday Book, thatched cottages, church going back to Saxon times. 2. Nigel Tucker, landlord of Star Inn. Pub dates from 1723. 3. Les Barnes describes the activities of the Youth Club. 4. Stanton House, used by a Christian Warden Philip Daley. The house provides accommodation for missionaries on leave or retiring, and also short breaks for clergy, teachers and others. 5. Eva Costar came to the village when she was 5 in 1917. She talks about schooldays, transport, in village life of the family who owned Stanton House, working in service after leaving school at 14 and the strict hierarchy of servants. 6. Helen Robson, chair of Parish Council. The village in a Conservation Area, thus few new houses. Not enough so the village school was closed. Plenty of social events, sports clubs. 7. Brenda Knight, born in the village, President of local Women's Institute. Reminiscences of the village Post Office and shop which her father ran. Evacuees in World War 2. George Lees, Sub-Postmaster and owner of village store, came to the village in 1978.

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LT 671 People and Britwell 1. Small, isolated village near Watlington. Origin and Chrisrie, Clare 14.3.1987

Places Salome pronunciation of its name. 2. Alan and Beryl Paul at the Red Lion. A family pub, used also by riders and walkers [near the Ridgeway]. 3. Kenneth and Dorothy Chapman, living in former farmhouse in 1683. Changes in the last 20 years. Very beautiful conservation area. Kenneth - Clerk of the Parish Meeting. 4. Biddy O'Sullivan, American, has known the village since coming for family holiday in 1913; father a singer, mother a painter, their divided between UK and California. Has written a book about the village, based on research in the Bodleian, diaries. etc. 5. Leslie Greenwood, noted painter especially of flowers, began painting exotic flowers in India during World War 2. 6. Ivy, in the village, talks about the good spirit of friendship and mutual help when she was young. 7. The Priory Farm, run by Mary Roadnight, taking over from her father; what the farm produces.


Churchill 1. Between Chipping Norton and Kingham with views of the Cotswolds. Memorial to William Smith 'Father of British Geology'. 2, Dr Russell Rathbone and wife Cherry live in house where Warren Hastings was born. Dr Rathbone on committee hoping to further deterioration of mediaeval parish church. 3. Isobel Harman, former teacher at village school, editor of village newsletter and leader of group of handbell ringers. Lives in house of Ann Walters, 18th century benefactor. 4. Joan and Bill run the post office; no shop in the village. 5. Percy Durner, aged 80, still keen on hunting after a lifetime connected with horses, as groom and huntsman . 6. Peter Wildman, Chair of Parish Council, talks about changes in the village and its situation with access to Chipping Norton and Oxford. 7. Colonel Robert Hayward Lonsdale, farmer, churchwarden, talks about the extensive repairs being started to the parish churh, built in 1826.

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Haddenham 1. Near Thame, old church and houses, much recent building, population 5000. 2. Ken Duffil, Chair of Village Society, which encourages interest in local history;

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involved in tree planting, renovation of village pond. 3. Diana Alderson, member of Has many postcards and photos of village buildings and rural life. Changes since she came to the village 72 years ago. 4. John Landon leads Haddenham Health Supporters' Group, concerned with health education, publishing a newsletter, taking people hospital etc. One of about 60 organisations in the village. 5. Elsie Rose describes a map of the village drawn by her father, with information from villagers, showing the common fields divided into strips. He published two books, on the Village and on village life. 6. George Taylor, postman for 36 years, always the same round, still does it by bicycle. 7. Marilyn Gardner, youth worker. Three clubs, meeting in purpose built centre, senior club members help with running of clubs for younger get experience of leadership.


Islip 1. Village near Oxford, stone houses. Birthplace of Edward the Confessor. 2. Ray Newman and his wife at village shop and Post Office. Member of Oxon. Village Shopkeepers Association. 3. Bert Hughes, involved with village football club since 1945. Aunt Sally teams at the village pub - an Oxon. game. 4. Kate Lee, in the village for 26 years; her husband was Vicar of the University Church in Oxford. Activities in the village, the church and fund raising for repairs. Edward the Confessor, born Islip, brought up in Normandy. 5. Ted Henman at Mill Farm, following father and grandfather. Memories of helping in the farm when a child and going to the mill [in Domesday Book]. On Parish Council - problems of through traffic using narrow village 6. Don Clarke, in village 77 years, now 79. Childhood, playing in the meadows and streets, village school, then Technical School, going by train to Oxford. Does superb paintings of flowers; some have been published. The poet Robert Graves lived in village. 7. Mary Gullie, in village 60 years, the village hall, the dramatic society. Chair of the school governors; the

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school founded by a former Rector in 1710.LT 675 People and

PlacesBodicote 1. Near Banbury, much growth 1960's onwards, plenty of

facilities and activities. 2. Valerie O'Brien talks about her voluntary work as a puppy walker, on behalf of Guide Dogs for the Blind. 3. Diana Callant at the Manor House, governor of village talks about charity fund raising and about the village's housing for old people. 4. Alan Pennington, Chair of Parish Council. Questions dealt with by the Council - planning, street cleaning, etc. The village hall, the many activities, play groups, shows, the church school, etc. 5. John Blencowe, landlord of the Plough. He and his son brew their own beer for the pub by traditional methods. 6. John Walton has spent most of his life in Bodicote. Life in the village when he visited his there before World War 1. The growing of rhubarb and herbs. 7. Rev Donald Bishop. The parish church originally a Chapel of Ease to Addington. A very good congregation, the church involved in the community. The school named after Bishop Loveday. A benefactor gave land on which, with the help of a housing association, flats and bungalows have been built for old people.

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Stonor 1. Village in Chilterns, best known for Stonor House, in the same family since 12th century. 2. Maurice Hunt, born in the village, a life spent in farming. The village in 1920s, self contained, but now no school, no Post Office/shop. 3. John retired to Stonor, enjoys its beauty and isolation. A Church of England Lay Reader, much involved in services and pastoral care at Pishill Church [no Anglican church at Stonor]. 4. Alfred Butler, in the village 83 years. Learnt skills of from his father including shooting vermin, breeding pheasants and partridges for the gentry to shoot. 5. William Wagstaff, Stonor Arms Hotel. Changes in the village, now very middle class, houses expensive. Pub customers from a wide area, some come weekend walking breaks in Chilterns. 6. Derek Boddy, Admininstrator of Stonor House, talks about its history, part dating from


1280, its fine furniture, its connection with Edmund Campion and other Catholic priests, the Chapel of 1280 still in use. George Breach, who lives in 16th century farmhouse. Changes in the village - newcomers commute to work, so not much support for village activities.


Stanford in the Vale

1. Ancient village, in Domesday Book, in Vale of White Horse. 2. Post Office and Shop - Colin Dawes, member of Parish Council. 3. Margaret Williams, Head of village school founded 1870, 125 children, the school building used for evening classes 4. Member of family firm of H.J. Mapp and Son, builders, with work in Oxford, Cardiff, Bath, etc. He talks about the changes in the village, the very active church, flourishing shops; winner of Best Kept Village award. 5. Wing Commander Geoff and his wife chose Stanford for retirement after years of moving around with RAF. Involved in setting up Neighbourhood Watch - how it works, positive results, less vandalism and theft. 6. Rev. Arthur Jordan, doing a job exchange, spending long leave from Australia. His impressions of the differences - old churches, villages very near together, parish priest the centre of comunity life, very unlike lonely scattered settlements in the Bush. 7. Michael Williams, Chair of Parish Council. The village hall and the groups that use it.

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Stonesfield 1. Old village on Akeman Street, several Roman villas nearby, famous in 19th century for 'slate' quarrying. Good facilities and activities. 2. George and Ted Laughton, farming family since mid 1800's. The village in 1920's - the slate industry, a life, workers digging in narrow passageways or adits, with candles. Collecting old farm implements, hoping to start small museum with these and slaters' tools. 3. Richard Chancellor, Chair of Stonesfied Society. History of the village, the slate and why it declined, the Friendly Society, founded 1765, a forerunner of Welfare State. 4. Canon John Grimwade. The church and the congregation's involvement with poorer parishes

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in East London and overseas. The village school. 5. Jean Hall, of Women's Institute branch and assistant in village shop. 6. Dominic Hamerton describes his cycle ride John o'Groats to Land's End in aid of leukaemia research. 7. Avis Ushaw - chair of Parish Council, as was her father. Old village family. How village is kept clean and tidy.


Worminghall 1. Very quiet rural village with old cottages; fear that proposed M40 extension will come close and spoil the area. 2. Bob Spence, landlord of Clifton Arms, pub about 400 years old with 3 acres of land where he keeps donkeys etc., with a children's Mixture of people in the village, old families and newcomers. The dramatic society - the Wormall Players. 3.Ron Parsons, farmer. Village has 1000 new houses; very different when there were no cars and people all knew each other. Shows interviewer photos and book with details of sale of the estate. 4. John McMahon, churchwarden, describes the church, given to St Frideswide's Abbey, Oxford, by the Pope 1159. The almshouses, difficulty of finding occupants; the village hall, formerly the since 1946 children have gone to Ickford school. 5. Post Office and shop, run by sisters Jill and Ann Courtley [married to brothers], working alternate shifts. The play group, dramatic society and Thame Players, raising money for pensioners. 6. Manning, member of Parish Council; the village hall and who uses it; opinions for and against M40 extension.

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Adderbury L Village consists of East and West Adderbury and Twyford. Beautiful old houses, fine churches. Sports, Morris Dancers. 2 Lt Col and Mrs Edward Hadfield, living in house converted from stable block of Adderbury House. History of the house and its Restoration of derelict lakes in the grounds, now an attractive public park with fishing. 3 Fred Falkner: schooldays in the village, the shops and trades in the 1920's. 4 Kate Morgan village librarian, library housed in a former school. 5 Adderbury Farm, Michael and Margaret Stevens talk about changes

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in farming in the last 50 years. 6 Vera Wood, member of Adderbury History Association, describes her interest in transcribing Parish Registers and other documents. History of the village: ironstone quarrying. 7 Chairman of Parish Council. Adderbury has won Best Kept Village competition several times. Clubs, sports, new youth centre.


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Bucknell 1. Small quiet village near Bicester. 2. Irene Prentice, from a family of farmers in the village since 16th century. Village fetes, Coronation celebrations, the village hall. 3. Dr Graham Smith, Chair of Parish Council. Up to World War 2 most worked on farms, now people commute. The Manor became old people's home after break up of the estate. Cleaning of the village pond, now landscaped and stocked with fish. Hopes that M4O extension will not disturb the village. 4. Megan Savins, of Women's Institute. Its activities, harvest supper, bonfire party for children. Village has PO and shop, but no school. 5. Michael Nicholson, Manor Farm. Memories of childhood and changes in farming. Recent restoration of parish church. 6. Joe foreman at Manor Farm for 53 years. Effects of World War 2 on farm, ploughing up of grassland, German prisoners of war and Land Army girls. 7. Sam Westwood at Trigger Pond pub. The village Morris Dancers, all women.

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Kencot 1. Very attractive small village on western edge of county, frequent winner of best kept village award. 2. Edna Ryland - origins of the village, from Stone Age, Saxon church, in Domesday Book. Population shrinking; village used to have numerous and tradesmen. 3. Bill Gasson, in the village for 64 years, his mother well known as the district nurse. The village charities. Village gardens open three times a year. Peace disturbed by planes from Brize Norton. 4. Mary Foreshaw - born at has always lived on a

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farm, travels around in pony and trap. 5.Brian Foster, artist, at first painted Cotswold villages, but following visit to East Africa turned to African wild life. 6. Richard Fyson lives at 17th century Manor farm House, tenant National Trust to which his childless great uncle gave it. 7. John Barstow, Chair of Parish Meeting; the whole village can be called to make decisions especially over planning.


Milton Heights

1. Ian Gardner, Manager of Milton Heights residential home for 33 adults with a wide range of mental handicaps. Belongs to the Home Farm Trust; how the Trust began. Plenty of activities at the home; some go to courses at the local college. 2, Holroyd works in the garden. His hobbies - listening to BBC, and lorries, about which he has many magazines. 4. Charlotte works in the coffee shop, serving, washing up, making cakes; she enjoys working with the public. 4. Michael Carter works full in the kitchen, has many friends in the home; goes to pub on Friday evening. 5. Louise making a wool hanging; also uses a loom and helps explain things to others. Goes riding [Riding for the Disabled]. 5. Howard Jones talks about his work in the and his hobby of trains, diesel not steam. 7. Jackie Marshall, residential social worker, in a house for the most severely handicapped residents. Good co-operation with parents, who come to meetings and help with fund raising. The satisfaction of work.

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Carterton Clare Christie meets some of the people who live and work in Carterton. Origin of the village in early 20th century, its close links with Brize Norton airbase. 1) Town clerk Jean Moss talks about her life, work, town hall and the town's amenities. Mayor Mary Johnson talks about her duties - to promote the town locally and nationally. Carterton hosts international boys' football weekend. 3) Lester Giles, one of third generation of owners of Giles Sport and Toy Shop, one of the largest in Oxon. Talks about the development and expansion of the shop. Work


of the Chamber of Trade. 4) John Brown talks about the early days of Carterton; he came with his war-widowed mother just after World War One. Schooling at Brize Norton, in motor trade at Burford, starting a garage business, riding motor bikes, interest in Carterton history. 5) Sue Weston, supervisor of open air swimmimg pool, talks about the pool, the swimmers and her job.


Hayfield Road, North Oxford

1 A street of terraced houses built in 1886 on land belonging to St John's College. Some with gardens going down to the Canal and Port Meadow. Convenient area for city centre. 2 Vera and Cyril Collett. Vera has lived in the road 79 years; in her like a little village. 3 Bob and Rita Ayres, living in house where he was born, son of a railway man. He remembers shops in the road, children's activities - swimming in the Canal, fishing, cricket. 4 Doris Thicke, born in the road 74 years ago. to some houses, cars parked outside. 5 Elspeth Buxton, writing a history of the road for its centenary [1986], studying old maps, college archives, old directories. 6 Bernard Davies and Mary McDougall talk about the advantages of living in the Bernard co-Chair of Residents' Association; its success in persuading the Council to block one end of the road to stop its use as a ratrun. Next concern the threat of development on Trap Ground. 7 Tom Robinson Aladdin Motors - effect on his trade the road closure.

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Cropredy 1. Village recorded in Domesday Book, site of Civil War battle. Annual concerts of Fairport Convention folk band. 2. Oldest inhabitant, Arthur Cole, nearly 103. Was choirboy at St Paul's Cathedral. Worked as a bootmaker. Moved to Cropredy 18 years after a life in London. 3. Sidney Feltham, maintenance on the Oxford Canal, responsible for upkeep. Holiday boats, fishing, no moorings for permanent boats. 4. Stephen Jones, Vicar. Story of the mediaeval brass lectern and of the Civil War suit of recently stolen from the church. 5. Ivy Cherry, 84, in the village 60 years. What it was like in the past; the


school, horses pulling boats on the canal, people helped by village charities. Her time in service as a housemaid. 6. Roger Cherry, only in his family not a builder, instead went into painting. Member of history society - they have talks in winter, footpath walks in summer. 7. Richard Westcott runs a theatrical costume hire business.


Wytham 1 Tiny village on outskirts of Oxford, mediaeval woodland, Abbey, feudal society for centuries. The ffennell family bequeathed the village and the woods [used for reasearch] to Oxford university in 1956. 2 Ruth Thomas, amateur local historian. belonged to Earls of Abingdon, then to ffennell family. Some cottages now lived in by former employees, others are rented, none can be bought. 3 Bill Clark, manager of 500 year old White Hart and angling correspondent of Radio Oxford. 4 Ann Piper, of Parish Meeting. Post office and shop, four buses a week, village hall. Loud noise from aircraft. 5 Jenny Scott-Taylor lives in flat in former servants' quarters of Wytham Abbey. Involved in Parents' Association, getting village children together various activities - no village school so they go to different schools. 6 Ralph Victor Thomas worked as footman to ffennell family from 1929. He talks about the daughter, Hazel, who put on plays with villagers taking part. Life at the Abbey, a duties, famous guests. 7 Michael Day, forester in Wytham Wooods. Managing the woods to maintain a variety of habitats.



Milton under Wychwood

1 Village near Chipping Norton, Cotswold stone houses, one familly of masons there since time of Elizabeth I. Good amenities, trains to London. 2 Terry Hartley, born in village, still living on family farm. Changes - in past people worked on farms for Groves the builders; now new houses for young couples and retired people, a good mix. 3 Tom Barrett describes his years working as a gas fitter and stoker. 4 Daphne Edginton, both her and her husband from local farming families. Daphne talks the various organisations. 5 Violet Miles, caretaker of Village Hall for

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27 years - the groups that use it. 6 Reginald Montgomery, Chair of Parish Council. Village has most facilities except a school. Best Kept Village award 1965. 7 Norman Frost, at Shipton, formerly kept post office and shop at Milton. Founder member of local history society, collects old photos of the area and gives slide shows.


Alvescot 1. Village 6 miles from Witney; history, derivation of name. 2. Ralph Mawle, farm of 300 acres. Pretty village, but it lost many elm trees. On Parish Council; work on mains drainage just beginning. Postmaster died recently - will they keep the Post Noise from Brize Norton. 3. Jean and David Holder at Red Lion, busy in evenings and holidays. 4. Hedley Peachey, 75, born in village. Worked with father as hay trusser - he describes the work, travelling round to farms, sleeping in barns 5. David chair of local history group. Oakey a local name, traced the family back to 1804. Big changes in village from World War 2 onwards. 6. Joan Pritchard, head of school, Victorian building. The old log book and punishment book. School has 25 children 5-7, including some with special needs brought in from other villages. 7. Alvescot Lodge. Derek Dodds, Education Officer at Centre for National Communications Union, explains what they teach - history and purpose of trade unions, how to negotiate, etc.

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Faringdon People and Places. Faringdon 1.8.1987


Cumnor 1. Parish formerly in Berkshire, church, village pond, school, a commuter village but a real community. Bear and Ragged Staff; landlord took over what was a small village pub, name taken from badge of Earls of Warwick, built it up into good using local produce. 2.Dick Smith, newsagent and village shopkeeper - a quiet village, people work at Oxford, Abingdon, Harwell. He came from Liverpool - people here happier, better fed, richer, but he misses Liverpool humour. 3. Lynn and Raymond at

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Homewood Farm. Her work on Parish Council and District Council. Fast traffic through the village, frequent accidents. All kinds of people in the village, newcomers welcomed. 4. Reginald Tyrrell - his life in farming. He remembers gathering the in sheaves, leading the horses, catching rats. 5. Frank and Elsie Suzman. He is Chair of Parish Council; problems re building/planning, roads. Is member of History Society. Mystery of the death of Amy Robsart. 6. James and Ruby Oxley. Dr James, historian, talks about Cumnor's origins, Cumnor Place [grange of abbey of Abingdon, site of Amy Robsart's death]; documents and wills show how people lived - lists of possessions, bequests to servants and to the church.


Blackbird Leys, Oxford

1. Estate started in late l950s mainly for workers at Cowley, 10000 inhabitants at time of recording, more houses planned. 2. Audrey Rowland, community worker at Neighbourhood Centre, wide range of services. At weekends the Centre resumes its as hall of Holy Family church. 3. Rev Michael Doe, Anglican rector and broadcaster - the church ecumenical since early 70s, significance of its circular design, involvement with life of the community. 4. Main shopping centre - Paul Whitman at supermarket, competition from Sainsbury's, but he can give more individual service. 5. Jack Argent, an original resident; growth of the estate; the Press sometimes gives misleading impressions of it. Chair of Cummunity Association. 6. Gladys leader of playgroup. 7. Carmina Adams - runs creche at Neighbourhood Centre especially for black single parents.



Rutland House

1. Pam Wilde, Warden of Rutland House, therapeutic community in North Oxford, part of Richmond Fellowship. Up to 13 residents, a variety of problems. Philosophy and methods of the community.l 2. Resident Mark - why he came, problems of settling in first, the supportive atmosphere. 3. Suzanne Withall, gardening volunteer, decides with residents what needs doing in the

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large garden; the benefits they gain from working there. 4. Keiran, resident, describes the day's activities; how he has been Soon to leave and start catering course at CFE. 5. Kate Killingray, worked as volunteer for a year after university, now on two year training course, helping at community and attending classes at the Fellowship's centre in London.


Bladon 1. Old village, known for its stone and for glovemaking done by women at home. Good facilities, many visitors to see grave of Winston Churchill in the churchyard. Joan Tolley, verger, keeps the church and churchyard tidy. Born in the village, her and grandfather blakcksmiths. A house nearby was a laundry, catering for well-off families. 2. Leslie Evans, White House pub, trade from visitors during the day, local people in evening. Lovely village but spoilt by traffic on busy Witney-Woodstock 3. Muriel Clifford, born in village 1905, wrote a book about life there in World War 1; connections of the village with Churchill family at Blenheim Palace. 4. Mary Sitch, village correspodent for Oxford Mail. What sort of information she sends in. Kenneth Matthews, Chair of Parish Council - traffic problems, safety of pedestrians. 6. Uefan Gordon, churchwarden, her duties. She explains why Winston Churchill wanted to be buried there and describes the occasion and the continuing numbers of or 'pilgrims'. 7. Christopher Oliver, leader of Youth Club -activities include weekend camping and pony trekking ecxpeditions.

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Souldern 1. Between Banbury and Bicester, probably first settled because of excellent spring water. Best Kept Village awards. John Kentington, owner of Boar's Head Garage, Chair of Parish Council - in past most people worked in farming and horticulture. 2. Hitchman, born in village in 1904 [died 1994], worked for 48 years as gardener to Miss Garnett, still has his own beautiful garden, describes life in the village when he was young, the poverty, the

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craftsmen, village characters. 3. Paula and Robert She talks about the outings and other activities arranged for old people and the social club for families. 4. Ian McKay, the Fox Inn, hoping to build up reputation in and beyond the village for good food. 5. Joe and Paddy Talbot, in house they from a large barn. Big garden, one of those opened for national and local charities. He is Clerk of Parish Council - talks about the numerous village charities, their origins and whom they help, the Roman Catholic presence in the past, why the is on a cul de sac, and the route of the M40 extension. 6. Major Sandy and Diana Gray at Souldern House; its history. The story of 'Nancy Bowles Wood' - inspired by the idea of a 'Harmony Wood' in every village, the Parish Council asked Nancy living in the village, to sell an acre of her land at a reasonable price, with another 2 acres later, and a tree planting group put in trees, for the enjoyment of present and future generations.


Wheatley 1. Village 5 miles from Oxford, Roman remains nearby, mentioned in royal charter of 756, good building stone, on former London-Worcester road so old coaching inns. Plenty of societies, school, churches, nearness to Oxford makes it desirable place live. Caroline Doulton, Parish Councillor with special interest in getting people to plant hardwood trees to replace those killed by Dutch elm disease. 2. At the village hall - Marion Audley-Miller talks about the Over 60's club where people can to chat and listen to talks etc. The hall has 10 rooms, houses the Library, various groups meet there. She and her husband run an antique shop in Oxford High Street. 3. Helper at the village hall, originally worked in ship building in Glasgow. at Harwell. Involved in village football club. 4. Pam Simmons, Clerk of the Parish Council, a very busy job - planning applications, rates, parking. The children's home; part of the grounds to be used for old people's flats. 5. Chair of the Society, which has annual garden party,

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monthly talks, walks, local history exhibitions. 6. Doctor Hassall, at the Manor House, only part of the original now standing. History of the house and village. Important quarries, stone used at Merton Abingdon Abbey, Windsor Castle. For centuries Wheatley was an industrial rather than agricultural village


Great Rollright

1. Introduction, description of village; the Rollright Stones. Laurie Allman, Parish Councillor and estate agent - a desirable place to live, very good school, Norman church, happy community. House prices going up because of nearness to M40. of Parish Council. 2. Michael Harding, head of vllage school, 35 children, close links with parish church, plenty of games, drama, science etc. 3. 'Ted the Bread' Deacon, delivers to several villages; problems with snow blocking roads. On Parish secretary of football club. 4. Maurice Prendeville, landlord of Unicorn pub; why he moved here from London, appreciates the communal feel and the way older people describe their hard life in the past. 5. Carol Bower, with husband [soldier for 19 took on the post office/shop with no previous experience. Anticipating people's needs when buying stock. President of local Women's Institute. 6. Diana Davenport, custodian of Rollright Stones. Why people visit them and the mystery of counting Her work fostering children.

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Stone near Aylesbury

1.Yillage on busy main road 3 miles from Aylesbury. Bill White, born in village, at village school, then worked at his uncle's farm and in the family butchers' business. Memories of 1930's - Silver Jubilee and Coronation celebrations, horses and very little traffic. 2. Alan Clarke, employed by Parish Council as Village Superintendant, upkeep of churchyard, war memorial and village pond, looking after small daughter while his wife works at Stoke Mandeville Hospital; he reflects on how his has changed after years working at the local psychiatric hospital. 3.Tom Bullock, Head of school, 240 children, part of

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building Victorian, now has swimming pool. Money raised for charities with plays concerts, etc. Is lay reader at village church. Joy Stallwood. third generation of her family at the County Arms pub. Her father a very popular landlord. The pub very basic and primitive in 1940's; extensive renovations 1969-1970. 5. David Cooke, Rector. Very early church, consecrated 1172 but much older. Changes in the village - proximity to Aylesbury draws people away; if/when the hospital closes will affect employment. 6. Ian Baker, vet specialising in farm animals, Chair of Parish Council. Traffic a big problem, hopes for a bypass Village becoming more urbanised - could be swallowed up by Aylesbury.


East Ilsley 1. Village much improved since building of bypass on A34, removing heavy traffic. Three racing stables. Andrew Wilson, farmer, easy land to farm, free draining, but cold in winter. Keeps four hunters for point to point racing; riding for pleasure popular in area. 2. Deborah Jeffson, Chair of Parish Council. Keeping the village attractive, dealing with planning applications. Flourishing village school, its hall used as community centre. Volunteer group gives elderly people lifts to hospital, them with gardening etc. 3. George Taylor describes his life with horses in France, apprenticeship, riding in country race meetings. 4. Maudie Cross, born in the village, daughter of village policeman, makes soft toys for charity. Used to organise club, wedding receptions, made wedding cakes. Sheep fairs. 5. Alec Wister, plasterer, born in Fife, came to Oxon for a job at Bicester, eventually settled in county. Vice Chair of Parish Council; British Legion and Flower Show. 6. Sue Armitage, wife, much involved in the business; rides out with the horses every day. Daughter races - in past no women jockeys but they did show jumping.

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Ramsden 1.Village near Witney, originally clearing in Wychwood Forest. Phyllis and William Small at Middle Farm,

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derelict when they moved in, 2 foot thick walls. Activities of local Women's Institute. 2. Robin and Michael Butler at Lower Farm, site in Book, a working farm. Previously worked in Oman on agricultural development. 3. George and Elizabeth Hunting. She was born in Ramsden, then a poor village, people lived on smallholdings, had dairy cattle. Old cottages are being converted by He is Clerk to Parish Council; its present concerns, what organisations meet in the village. 4. Dr Rogers at Mount Skippett, garden with unusual and exotic plants. 5. Rev Tony Johnson, formerly a chemistry teacher, responsible for several village What the church does for the community. 6. John and Elizabeth Swinburne at Singe Farm. Life of a farmer's wife.


Brill 1.Village in Bucks, over 600 feet up; favourite place for picnics on hill with holes dug for clay for brick making, and windmill. Failure of plans to develop it as spa in 19th century. Michael and Mary Cooke at grocery/newsagency/off licence; his in trade there 200 years. Village when he was young - poor, very few had mains water, main employment at brick works. History of village - Roman camps nearby; kings visited for hunting in Bernwood Forest; the spa. 2. Jan Bateson came in 1933 with husband who was Editor of Cambridge History of English Literature and needed to be within reach of main libraries. Primitive life, no mains water, oil lamps. Interesting village, independent people. Changes mostly for the better. 3. Rev Peter and Bugg, formerly worked in Zambia. She runs children's church, provides church news for village newsletter. 4. Freda Shipperley and her husband born in Brill. The old people's lunch in village hall; British Legion. 5. John Claridge at Hayloaders produces timbers for waterways - bridges, piers, decks. His time in Oxon and Bucks Regiment. 6. Peter and Muriel Toynbee. The Brill Society, founded 1966, concerned with developments in village and much

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involved in restoration and care of windmill, guides and postcards.


Little Milton 1. Village 7 miles SE of Oxford, old stone houses and fine modern ones, school, PO and shop, plenty of activities, but plagued by heavy through traffic. Dorothy and Edmund Brownlow. She is Clerk to Parish Council. Local problems; was typical small since M40 construction more commuters, motorway extension will make traffic even worse. Activities in the village. 2. Margaret Ferguson, President of WI - they organise Christmas party for the children, who go to different schools. Secretary of hall, helps with village newsletter. Raymond re-started the youth club, is Chair of village hall committee. 3. Ernie and Doris Stringer. Ernie 77, born in village, after school worked in farming, then at Morris car factory at Cowley, in building, World War 2 had to go back to Cowley to do essential work, after war to Pressed Steel, since retirement a gamekeeper. How people fed themselves in earlier times. 4. Helen Maund, formerly in charge of welfare [visiting homebound people and welfare at Holton Library HQ. During war, drove ambulances transporting badly wounded troops. 5. Major-General and Mrs Muriel Lunt. After army career, became a college bursar in Oxford, hoping to have plenty of time for his writing. His biography of King of Jordan about to be published. 6. Nancy Jones, village postmistress, delivering to 4 villages, and proprietor of the only shop.

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Ipsden 1. Collection of hamlets in Chiltern woodlands. Dr Glyn Faithful, Chair of Parish Council, founder member of commune at Braziers Park a house with origins 1688 and Gothic extensions c. 1800. Since 1950s members have farmed 50 acres and run an adult with weekend courses, as a 'sociological experiment'. Concerns as Chair of PC; a scattered village, more commuters, fewer children so school at risk. 2. Martin Small at Ipsden Woodcraft - cabinet maker, restores antique furniture and makes new

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His father ran the Post Office, now his sister does 3. Brian Penny landlord of King William pub, old building in beautiful countryside. Collects old farming tools. 4. Herbie and Ann Small. He was born in village, worked on farms, especially with after World War 2 no more horses on farms, did odd jobs, eventually set up a shop. Collection of farm implements. 5. Reg Harman, in village 50 years. Stories of an old village character. Worked on farms, could do shearing, shoe horses, etc. and was poacher. Delivered free milk to Ipsden school - given by a local family. 6. Ann Suttle, head of school, 18 children from the various hamlets. A lovely environment to grow up in. 7. Michael Reade and his wife at Scots Gate, named after Scots who hid there one winter in 18th century. His family owned various properties in the area. Family included Charles Reade, playwright and formulator of copyright law. Mentions the well outside the church - in the past wells were very important water was scarce.


Mollington People and Places. Mollington. 7.11.1987


Cassington 1. Very ancient settlement - Stone Age axes, in Domesday Book, mill on site for 1000 years, fine Norman church. Oxford 5 miles, so many commuters, houses too expensive for young people. School, village hall, smelly sewage works. Martin and Linda at Wharf Farm, named for wharf on now defunct canal. Dairy farm with Thames and Evenlode as boundaries. Village now a dormitory; concerns about effects of gravel extraction. 2. Roy Partridge at Evenlode Truck Centre, supply and repair of Mercedes also runs holiday caravan site. On Parish Council and West Oxon Council. 3. Mavis Bowerman, looking after over-60s meeting at village hall. Among them, Tom Hedges - ran the village mill 1912-1960, people used to bring grain in by horse and cart. 4. Waters at Truck Centre explains the compulsory use of tachygraphs in lorries. Changes in the village, loss of the

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railway. President of local British Legion. 5. Joan and Max Mcrae. He founded local history society, led it for 12 years, ran out of and new members. Ancient settlement, axes found in gravel pits, much revealed by aerial photography. Joan continues with history of the village from Domesday Book, the abbeys and families who owned land, the oldest building. 6. Robert and Mary at Old Rectory. He works for Thames Water as Sludge Marketing Coordinator. Chair of Oxon Rural Community Council concerned with rural transport, village halls and shops, housing etc.


Wootton near Woodstock

1. Old village in clearing in Wychwood Forest, first recorded in tenth century. Thelma Kidd talks about her teaching career in Tanzania and Zambia, and about the annual village flower show. 2. Michael Lowe making a lute - describes how he learnt craft. Details of wood used; taking designs from old paintings; making sure the sound is right. 3. Paul Oliver - does programme on BBC Radio 3 'Before the Blues'. Made recordings of music in West Africa when there for his main job, doing

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Stoke Row 1. Linear village above Chiltern woods, near Henley. Kevin Humphries, at post office/shop, 20 year old temporary Postmaster. Shop useful especially for elderly as very few buses. Nothing much in village for teenagers. 2. Joyce Fiddaman, head of school, 51 children. Children talk about a recent Mediaeval Day and what characters they represented. 3. Ms Willamson, Clerk of Parish Council and trustee of the Maharajah's well. History of villages in the area, each with its own stretch of the and piece of woodland. Water brought from river by cart in times of drought. The Maharajah of Benares' gift of a well. Restoration of the well in 1970's. In past many were employed in brick-making. 4. Percy Stallwood, born in village 1908, his a bodger, making chair legs and tent pegs. In 1940 the Government ordered a million pegs for army tents. 5. Ben Salter, landlord of Crooked Billet;

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remembers its use as collection centre for chair legs. Plans to restore building to its 17th century condition.


Fulbrook People and Places. Fulbrook 5.12.1987


North Moreton

1 Village near Wallingford, no manor house so not a feudal community; coming of railway, became centre for Didcot workers. Now village of commuters, but plenty of activities. Anne Howat, Chair of Parish Council - planning applications, allotments, Village has church, 2 pubs, play group, club for elderly, etc. 2 Gerald Howat, historian and cricket enthusiast, writing biography of Len Hutton. Cricket club founded by Vicar in 1858. 3 Bud Finch, 79, born in village, helped on his father's Learnt little at village school. In cricket club since 1919. 4 Churchwarden: what this entails. Church a Norman foundation, old font. 5 Landlord of Queen Victoria. Pub has trophies for darts etc. Lovely by the Thames in summer. Easy commuting puts house prices. 6 Ron and Joyce Quinney. He edits North Moreton News, information on the Parish Council, cricket club, various organisations etc. 7 John and Sue Harris describe their old house and garden.

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Holton 1. Village 6 miles from Oxford, remains from Iron Age, moat of former Manor House, in Green Belt, near M40, commuters, also farmers, village green and hall. Peter Thomas, Head of English at Wheatley Park School, mixed comprehensive, teaches in old block. School on large site of former manor rebuilt in 19-20 century. Bronze Age site, Roman skeletons, buildings of World War 2 military hospital. 2. Rev. David Wood-Robinson, Rector. 800 year old church, not many attend except on special Chair of village hall comittee. 3. Jeff Hart, manager of Sports Centre, in school grounds but open to all. 4. Roy and Emma Pancott; he was born in village 1939. On Parish

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Council; pressure on planning. Teacher training college, now part of many students but rather isolated from village. Steam rally held in village last 12 years. 5. Anthea and Richard Kemp. Richard Chair of Parish Council - M40 extension was a big issue, in the end does not affect the village much. Live in cottage by Anthea from her great-aunt. History of Holton, its name, connections with Cromwell.


Lower Cowley Road, Oxford

1 Visits to people and businesses in Cowley Road from the Plain to Princes St. Michele Harding, Committee member, E. Oxford Community Centre, describes its many activities. 2 Ronald Curtis helps at Claimants' Union. 3 Dino Humphries, assistant of Caribbean Focus, making Caribbean culture known through visits to schools etc, annual Carnival. 4 Andy, proprietor of Jamaica Eating House, offers Jamaican style food, popular with students. 5 Bombay Emporium, Kawal Angrish and his wife, materials for saris and blouses, jewellry, wall hangings. 6 Rev Alan Grist at Methodist Church, huge building that also houses various charities; services in Urdu and Punjabi for Asian Christians. Social problems, especially homelessness. 7 Erica at her shop Bead Games, all kinds of loose beads; how she began the business, where the beads come from. Supplies necklaces to Harrods etc. Member of Association of Shops in Cowley Rd/the Plain, aim to restore the fountain at the Plain. 8 Stephen Pak Fook Chinese restaurant, explains the basics of Chinese cooking.

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Ambrosden 1. Village near Bicester, in Domesday Book, Norman church, remains of ancient forest. Gerald and Janet Gaskins - he has lived in area 40 years, dairy farmer, then at Army Depot, later railway crossing keeper. 2. Janet Gaskins, from Inverness, locally in ATS in World War 2. Worked in office of Garrison HQ, involved in Women's Institute, school governor, etc. 3. Frank Leaver, head of Five Acres Primary School, 250 children from 5 villages,

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high turnover of children from Army families. talks with children about schools in Germany, Hong Kong etc. 4. Doreen and Chris Walford; she represents Parish Coucil on school governors. Hard for local children who make friends with Army children who then move on. 5. Maureen and Malcolm Relations with the garrison. The village church used to be attended by the garrison; now they share the RC church at the base. Changes of commanders at base not helpful to communications between garrison and villages. Her concerns as Vice Chair of Council - smells from chicken farm, speeding by commuters using village as short cut. 6. Jean Walsh, husband sergeant at garrison. She is Girl Guide leader - aims are enjoyment, learning independence, being public spirited.


Littlemore 1. Village on edge of Oxford, on old road to Henley, oldest building part ot 12th century Benedictine nunnery. Jean Arnot, Sec of History Society - small village in Middle Ages, much growth in 19th century with coming of railway, laundry and mental Influence of early 19th century Vicar Rev. J H Newman - had the church and school built, set up a college /retreat, before he became a Roman Catholic and eventually Cardinal. 2. Alan Noble at Community Education site, Peers School; wide range of sport, hobbies, education, available to all. 3. Edith Kempson, all her life in the village - in past, carrier would take shopping orders into town; her father worked at the hospital 27 years, was first Union president. The laundry. 4. Police Carl Reynolds, Community Beat Officer, part of the community, old fashioned policing on a bicycle. 5. Fred Mogridge, Chair of Parish Council, Scout Commissioner, involved in Youth Hostels Association. Village amenities. The civil parish 10,000 including Rose Hill estate within Ring Road; more expansion expected. 6. Ron Ovendon developed business making gates from wrought iron; a local man, father a wheelwright. Changes

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in village; he takes photos to record e,g, demolition of John Allen's machinery] and building of Sainsbury's.


Taynton 1. Village near Burford and River Windrush, famous for quarries that supplied stone for Oxford colleges, St Paul's Cathedral, Blenheim Palace. No longer agricultural community, desirable and expensive place to live. Denis Butler, Chair of Parish Village in beautiful setting, listed Grade 2, pub, no shop, fine church, village hall. Christopher Wren made use of the Taynton quarries and local masons. 2. Barry Barnes, Church Warden, history of the church, its special features, carvings. 3. Wilson, church organist for 35 years. 3. Phyllida Cook, a newcomer [1960], came to know the village when working with Mobile Library, bought a cottage without mains water etc. Lifelong interest in hockey, was international player. 5. Andrew Dipper restores and conserves musical instruments. Trained in London and Italy; why he settled in Taynton. 6. John Houlton, from local farming family, farming until recently. Big changes in village - used to be 4 farms, school, PO and shop, a working carpenter, blacksmith. mechanization changed farming. Were they good old days or bad old days?

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Radley 1. Village between Kennington and Oxford, near Thames. History of village - Bronze Age finds, changes with coming of railway, important families, in Green Belt. 2. Sue Shaw, editor of Radley News, what it contains. 3. Rev Dan Pope; the church made with wooden pillars for lack of good local stone, 15th century misericords, canopy over pulpit came from House of Commons; the new Church Room. 4. Ernest Stimpson, local family; gravel working now in fields where he played as a boy. 5. Cyril Chair of Village Hall Committee. The Good Friday walking race from the village to the centre of Oxford and back. 6. Denis Silk, Warden of Radley College - its foundation, premises including an old mansion. Boys do some voluntary work helping old in the village. School sports centre and

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covered swimming pool available to villagers when not in use by the boys.


Sandford St. Martin

1. Very small village, no shop, school, pub, not on a main road. Dennis Jones,from old local family, always farm labourers and gardeners; he worked as gardener at Sandford Park. Village hasn't grown much. It used to belong to two families, now old are privately owned. In past - shops, mill, coal delivered by cart; now mobile post office comes once a week for pensions etc. Church bellringer. 2. Brandon Cole and son Charles at Brandon farmhouse. Problems in farming, falling prices. Family came Devon in 1880s. Charles talks about the old house, and about Sandford's becoming a 'ghost village'. Aged 23, he knew the village as a community, now few young people. 3. Les West, churchwarden, farm worker. Extensive repairs in progress to church; few come to church, most newcomers are weekenders. Norman font, arms of Elizabeth I on an inside wall. 4. Olive Long, in village since 6 weeks old; organises village fetes, jumble sales, children's Christmas party. Has fostered numerous children. Florrie Hounslow, oldest resident, born in village, at school there, then into domestic service. When young, no electricity, used oil lamps, water from village pump. 6. Charis and Arthur Stevens. She was in service with Sir James and Lady MP for North Oxon and Chief Whip. Her duties as parlourmaid. Arthur a carpenter. Village was like a family, now fragmented, taken over by weekenders and their cars. A depressing time for the village.

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Tiddington People and Places. Tiddington. 20.2.1988


Begbroke 1. Old village near Oxford, Norman church. Interview with Father Pat Ryle at St Philip's Priory. History of the Servite Order, its arrival in England, the training of novices. Main building Jacobean, given by a local benefactor, chapel added in 2. Barbara Gray at Priory

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House. Was a pupil at St Juliana's School, moved from Bognor Regis to Begbroke during the war; trained as a teacher and taught there before and after her marriage; her late husband Mayor of Woodstock. 3. Ron Perry, Chair Parish Council, led A34 Action Group in long campaign for safer roads - eventually roundabouts installed on A34 at Yarnton and Begbroke. Involved in village sports and social club. 4. Norman Hastings at Hall Farm, his family there for 83 years, now only farm in the village. The annual Corpus Christi procession through the village. The village cricket club. 5. Sam Smith, in the village since age 11, his first job as a bird scarer. Worked as a builder. Helped build bungalows in the village, costing £400. Childhood, teenage tricks. 6. Celia Hutton, closely involved in Yarnton with Begbroke Historical Society. Village in Domesday Book; Norman church with much good glass, especially Flemish. Curate of Begbroke 1812-1824 responsible for up the school, at which reading was to be taught [and domestic skills for girls], no writing or arithmetic as these might tempt children to go to towns and look for jobs above their station.


Newington People and Places Newington 5.3.1988


Kings Sutton People and Places. Kings Sutton 12.3.1988


Sandford on Thames

People and Places. Sandford on Thames. 19.3.1988


Bletchingdon Conversation with members of the village of Bletchingdon. 1) Bill Howe talks about Bletchingdon House in the 1930's, the Valentia family, and missing the sound of the various bells. Talks about his uncle who was a carrier and the items he brought appro' from Oxford, and ghosts of the house and village. 2) Harry Marsden, church warden, church history, Alms House Charity, school. 3) Donald Norbrook talks about his house in Bletchingdon, a party given there when the house was turned into the and

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his retirement. 4) Muriel Hodgeman talks about the village as it is now and her career in horticulture. 5) Karen Taylor, secretary of Bletchingdon Band, and David Martin, conductor, talk about the band and its activities. Hayden Brooks, tuba Frances, tenor horn, and Carl, cornet, discuss instruments. Ted Kenny talks about his life with the band. 6) Bill Rogers, farmer, talks about his life in farming.


Kingham People and Places. Kingham 2.4.1988


West Ilsley People and Places. West Ilsley, Berkshire 9.4.1988


Wroxton People and Places. Wroxton. 16.4.1988


Curbridge Mary Small talks to some of the residents of Curbridge. 1) Peter King, Dutton's Farm, beef and sheep. Talks about farming and the changes he's seen, sport, Beecham cottage (named for Thomas Beecham), wartime memories, Fairford branch railway. 2) Matthews, Caswell Farm, moated manor house, talks about the house and moats, former owners 3) David Walker, parish councillor, industry and development, church repairs, traffic. 4) Jennie Green, lived in Curbridge for 11 years, talks about the Ladies Club. 5) Gladys Dobson, caretaker of the parish hall (once the Methodist Chapel), talks about her early life, the Malt House. 6) Tony Johnson, landlord of the Merry Horn - only pub of its name in England. Talks about the pub, the animals keep - sheep, chickens, ducks. 7) May Illingworth, lived in Curbridge most of her life, talks about her life, schooldays, some of the cottages, the blacksmith.

Small, Mary 23.4.1988


Duns Tew People and Places. Duns Tew 7.5.1988


Longwick People and Places. Longwick. 14.5.1988

LT 731 People and Compton People and Places. Compton 21.5.1988

PlacesLT 732 People and

PlacesWigginton People and Places. Wigginton. 28.5.1988


Little Wittenham

People and Places. Little Wittenham 4.6.1988


Longworth People and Places. Longworth. 11.6.1988


Thrupp People and Places. Thrupp. 18.6.1988


Edgecott People and Places. Edgecott 25.6.1988


Church Hanborough

People and Places. Church Hanborough 2.7.1988


Letcombe Regis

People and Places. Letcombe Regis 9.7.1988


Chacombe People and Places. Chacombe. 16.7.1988


Checkendon People and Places. Checkendon 23.7.1988


Horley People and Places. Horley 30.7.1988


Kingston Lisle

People and Places. Kingston Lisle 6.8.1988


Freeland People and Places. Freeland 13.8.1988


Salford John Simpson visits the village of Salford and talks to some of the villagers. 1) Max Humperstone, landlord of the Black Horse ph. 3'30. 2) Hilda Cooper, lived in Salford all her life, instrumental in getting village hall built, worked at mill. 3) Gilly Barnard, secretary of parochial council, bell appeal, WI, caring village. 7'18. 4) Church. 1'51. 5) George Fawdry, dairy farmer, Village Farm, ancient monuments, local history society. 8'28. 6) Ken Hill, born in Salford, clerk to parish parents ran village post office, school days, origins of children's playground, delphiniums, parish council. 10'13. 7)


Stephen Murrell, president of local history society, how society started, discovery of medieval building, church bells. 8'06.


Somerton People and Places. Somerton. 17.9.1988


Benson People and Places. Benson 24.9.1988


South Leigh People and Places. South Leigh 5.10.1988


Kidlington People and Places Kidlington 12.10.1988


Enstone People and Places. Enstone 19.10.1988


East Hagbourne

1) Oliver St. John discusses and plays some of the old style musical instruments he makes, and talks about his collection of gophering irons. 2) John Napper talks about his work as a blacksmith, mostly decorative iron work and fireplace and his hobby of astronomy. Visit to the observatory in his garden for which he built the telescope, including grinding the lens. 3) Michael Taylor, headmaster of Hagbourne School, talks about the school, his work as headmaster, and parental 4) Margaret Abbott, chairman of East Hagbourne parish council, talks about the concerns of the parish council, including new road system. 5) Cliff Garlick talks about the East Hagbourne church bells and bell ringing.

Woodforde, Giles 26.10.1988


Waterperry People and Places. Waterperry. 26.10.1988


Burford People and Places. Burford 6.11.1988


Fringford People and Places. Fringford 13.11.1988


Beckley People and Places. Beckley 20.11.1988


Keble College,

People and Places. Keble College, Oxford. 27.11.1988

OxfordLT 756 People and

PlacesSwalcliffe People and Places. Swalcliffe. 4.12.1988


Marston People and Places Marston 8.1.1989


Chesterton People and Places. Chesterton 15.1.1989


Dorchester People and Places. Dorchester 22.1.1989


County Fire Headquarters, Kidlington

People and Places. County Fire Headquarters, Kidlington 29.1.1989


Bicester People and Places. Bicester 5.2.1989


Denman College, Marcham

People and Places. Denman College, Marcham. 12.2.1989


Garsington People and Places. Garsington Woodforde, Giles 19.2.1989


North Parade, Oxford

People and Places. North Parade, Oxford Woodforde, Giles 26.2.1989


Long Crendon

People and Places. Long Crendon. Woodforde, Giles 5.3.1989


Woodstock People and Places - Woodstock Woodforde, Giles 19.3.1989


Welsh National Opera



Combe People and Places. Combe Woodforde, Giles 9.4.1989


Oxford Station

People and Places. Oxford Station Woodforde, Giles 16.4.1989


Oxford Police Station

People and Places. Oxford Police Station Woodforde, Giles 30.4.1989


Finstock Interviews with some of the people of Finstock. Side 1. 1) Roy Townsend, chairman of parish council; 2) Hilary


Morcombe, talks about her sister, author Barbara Pym and the Barbara Pym Cookbook, local history. 3) Ernie Harris, talks about the old ways, was a prisoner of war. Side 2. 4) Misses Madge and Ida Welton, whose father, Don, walked from London to Finstock, aged 12, to live with his aunt. 5) Robert Mole, history. 6) Mike Breakell, rural planning, morris dancer.


Steeple Aston Interviews with residents of Steeple Aston. 1) Roy Kinch, farmer, 17th C Manor Farm, stables horses, milkman, produces village information leaflet 2) Roderick Nicholson, tree nursery. 3) Ted Atkins, village theatre. 4) Paul O'Sullivan, parish chairman, noise and pollution from aircraft. 5) Charlie Preston, market gardener, talks about his work and experiences in Italy during ww2; his wife Vi talks about her involvement in the business. 6) Betty Adams, lived in Steeple Aston 34 years, about her life.

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