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Visiting Grandad & Uncles at Noth Aston
My Father's name was Cato and he was born at North Aston. He was one of a family of eleven and although they were poor they seemed to have a very happy childhood. It was a yearly event for me when I was a child to go and visit my Grandad and Uncles who still lived in the village. There was a big old tree on the green and it could be climbed from the inside. Dad said it was like that when he was a child and my children also climbed the tree. Sadly I don't think it is there any longer. My children like to go to the church and see where one of my Uncles carved his ...read more here
Contributed by Audrey Price
Oxfordshire memories
Family connections.
This was my grandfathers favourite inn at the time the photograph was taken. He was coachman at the Manor House at Long Wittenham a short walk along the 'Maddy' (a road from the inn to Long Wittenham following the river and very prone to flooding). Its a family story that he would often spend too long here and Granny would have to prepare the horse and coach and dress up in his clothes to fetch the master of the house from Didcot station several miles away. I remember her as a very resourceful woman. She died in 1938 on her 83rd birthday.
A memory of Clifton Hampden contributed by Mr BK Seeney
This photograph is taken from the playing fields of Magdalen College School and shows the Botanical Gardens.
A memory of Oxford contributed by Mr J Gardiner
2nd Battalion, Parachute Regiment
My Father tells me that there was an airfield at Watchford and that the Paras used it as a drop zone in the 1950's. Taking off from Abindon, they would drop at Watchfield. My Father did his night drop here and said that the staff on the ground would leave the hanger doors open with the lights on so that the young paras could just see enough to assess how much the wind was making them drift. Does anyone have photos of this aspect of lift in Watchfield. There is no mention of Watchfield in current aeronautical charts. Your Watchfield, NAAFI Corner photograph suggests some military ties. I would be interested to learn more.
A memory of Watchfield contributed by Alan Wells
Extracts From North Aston & Oxfordshire books
This view of Oxford’s dreaming spires remains as impressive today as it was when this photograph was taken during the last years of Queen Victoria’s reign. In the foreground is the city’s famous High Street, often described as one of the most beautiful streets in Europe.
An extract from from"Oxford Pocket Album".
More than one hundred years ago Cowley was nothing more than a large village, its intricate maze of rooftops stretching towards the horizon. Today, the motor industry dominates this sprawling suburb of the city, and much of Cowley has changed beyond recognition.
An extract from from"Oxford Pocket Album".
Located on the east side of Magdalen Bridge, The Plain signifies the boundary of the old city. Just out of sight, the River Cherwell flows under the easterly part of the High Street. Close by is Magdalen College, the first building of any size and importance you pass on entering the city by the old London road.
An extract from from"Oxford Pocket Album".
The college buildings have changed little since they were built at the end of the fifteenth century. The New Buildings, which date back to 1733, blend harmoniously with the older parts of the college; the hall has an impressive Jacobean screen and there are some valuable manuscripts in the library.
An extract from from"Oxford Pocket Album".
On May Day morning a famous Oxford tradition is upheld when the dons and the Magdalen College choristers gather at the top of the Perpendicular bell tower to sing a Latin hymn. This charming picture is enhanced by a delightful view of the Cherwell.
An extract from from"Oxford Pocket Album".