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Oxfordshire Collection

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Background imageOxfordshire Collection: Steventon Parish Church, June 1928

Steventon Parish Church, June 1928
A GWR Publicity view of Steventon Parish Church (St Michael and All Angels), near Abingdon and Didcot, Oxfordshire in June 1928

Background imageOxfordshire Collection: Steventon, Oxfordshire, June 1928

Steventon, Oxfordshire, June 1928
A GWR Publicity view of the picturesque village of Steventon in Oxfordshire, June 1928. A row of pretty villas and cottages line the road opposite an avenue of trees

Background imageOxfordshire Collection: The River Thames at Whitchurch, near Pangbourne, c1890

The River Thames at Whitchurch, near Pangbourne, c1890
A view taken across the Mill Pond from the toll bridge in Whitchurch on Thames. Red brick cottages sit on the waters edge, next to the old mill, just out of shot to the left

Background imageOxfordshire Collection: University barges, Oxford, c. 1930s

University barges, Oxford, c. 1930s
These University barges stood on the banks of the River Thames, also referred to as the Isis, at Christ Church Meadows in Oxford

Background imageOxfordshire Collection: Wallingford, Oxfordshire, August 1937

Wallingford, Oxfordshire, August 1937
A view looking upstream on the Thames from the Wallingford Bridge as the steamer, the MV Oxford, arrives with sightseers. To the right of the image a bathing section can be seen complete with diving

Background imageOxfordshire Collection: High Street, Oxford, October 1948

High Street, Oxford, October 1948
A view looking west down the High Street in Oxford. The central buildings belong to Queens College, founded in 1341. The spire in the background belongs to the University Church of St Mary the Virgin

Background imageOxfordshire Collection: High Street, Chipping Norton, c. 1930s

High Street, Chipping Norton, c. 1930s
A busy view of the High Street in Chipping Norton. Several cars are parked in the centre, whilst shoppers line the pavement

Background imageOxfordshire Collection: High Street, Chipping Norton, August 1925

High Street, Chipping Norton, August 1925
Cars, bikes and pedestrians can all be seen using the road in this view of Chipping Norton High Street. The building to the left is the Town Hall, built in the Palladian style in 1842

Background imageOxfordshire Collection: Burford, Oxfordshire, June 1930

Burford, Oxfordshire, June 1930
A view looking north up the now A361 towards the centre of Burford. The building on the left is the Cotswold Gateway Hotel, which is still in operation today

Background imageOxfordshire Collection: Shiplake Lock, Oxfordshire, August 1939

Shiplake Lock, Oxfordshire, August 1939
A view looking east up the lock at Shiplake, and onto the wider Thames in the background. Two men and a women are taking a punt out on the river, whilst three boys look

Background imageOxfordshire Collection: Marsh Lock, Henley on Thames, August 1939

Marsh Lock, Henley on Thames, August 1939
A GWR Publicity view of Marsh Lock near Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire, August 1939. A small boat with sails is drifting along the water towards the lock where two men are waiting at the lock gates

Background imageOxfordshire Collection: Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, c. 1930

Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, c. 1930
Dozens of boats and punts can be seen here lining the River Thames during the Henley Royal Regatta. The race lane can be seen top right, with spectators in their boats vying for a prime viewing spot

Background imageOxfordshire Collection: Chalmore ferry, Wallingford, August 1925

Chalmore ferry, Wallingford, August 1925
A man operated punt, known as the Chalmore Ferry, operates across the River Thames in Wallingford. The building in the centre is the Ferrymans Cottage

Background imageOxfordshire Collection: Chapel Street, Watlington, c. 1920

Chapel Street, Watlington, c. 1920
A view looking north up Chapel Street in Watlington. An older lady walks with a young girl, whilst another looks on with a spinning hoop

Background imageOxfordshire Collection: High Street, Burford, Oxfordshire, c. 1930

High Street, Burford, Oxfordshire, c. 1930
A view looking north down The Hill in Burford. The War Memorial in the foreground is situated at the top of the High Street and commemorate both World Wars

Background imageOxfordshire Collection: Idler Camp, Shiplake Lock, Oxfordshire, August 1939

Idler Camp, Shiplake Lock, Oxfordshire, August 1939
A family group can be seen here enjoying the outside delights of the Idler Camp. The camp was based on Shiplake Lock Island. From 1914 it was run by the Thames Conservancy

Background imageOxfordshire Collection: Steventon Parish Church, June 1928

Steventon Parish Church, June 1928
A GWR Publicity view of the interior of Steventon Parish Church (St Michael and All Angels), near Abingdon and Didcot, Oxfordshire in June 1928

Background imageOxfordshire Collection: Steventon, Oxfordshire, June 1928

Steventon, Oxfordshire, June 1928
A GWR Publicity view of the picturesque village of Steventon, Oxfordshire in June 1928. A row of historic cottages and villas line a quiet road by an avenue of trees

Background imageOxfordshire Collection: Steventon Parish Church, June 1928

Steventon Parish Church, June 1928
A GWR Publicity view of the interior of Steventon Parish Church (St Michael and All Angels), near Abingdon and Didcot, Oxfordshire in June 1928


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