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Banbury |
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| Founded by / origin | The name Banbury may be derived from ‘Banna’, a local Saxon dignitary said to have built his stockade in the 500s. By the time of William the Conqueror ‘Banesberie’ was mentioned in the Domesday book. |
| 80 word description of the town or area | The Cotswolds town of Banbury in Oxfordshire has been a busy market town for centuries, and an important industrial centre. It has grown considerably in size in the last half of the 20th century. Despite redevelopment it still has a few old alleys and quiet corners to enjoy. Benefiting from its proximity to the M40 motorway, linking London to Birmingham via Oxford, it is home to some major industries. |
| The town’s personality in three words | Sleepy, market, friendly |
| If the town were a celebrity, it would be… | Delia Smith |
| If the town put on a party, the party would be… | A burlesque night out |
| Train station | The nearest train station is Banbury with fast trains to London, Reading, Birmingham and Oxford. |
| Bus station | Buses regularly go from the centre to a variety of destinations including Oxford (75 minutes), Brackley (45 mins) Chipping Norton and Birmingham. |
| Famous residents or ex-residents | Gordon Ramsay |
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Brackley |
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| Founded by / origin | Brackley was originally owned in 1086 by Earl Alberic. After this, it passed to the Earl of Leicester and to the families of De Quinci and Roland. Over time it has been known as a wool and lace-making area. |
| 80 word description of the town or area | Historically a market town based on the wool and lace trade, Brackley was built on the intersecting trade routes from London to Birmingham and Cambridge to Oxford. It is close to the A43 road, linking it to Northampton to the east and the M40 motorway to the west. The A422 links it to Banbury. In the centre of town the market is held every Friday morning in the market square. Further up the high street is a large town park owned by the National Trust. |
| The town’s personality in three words | Charming, modern, accommodating |
| If the town were a celebrity, it would be… | Eric Morecambe |
| If the town put on a party, the party would be… | A street party |
| Train station | The nearest mainline stations are Banbury and the two stations in Bicester. |
| Bus station | Numerous bus services connect Brackley to major towns and cities such as Banbury, Buckingham, Towcester, Oxford and Northampton. |
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Chipping Norton |
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| Founded by / origin | The first recorded use of the name ‘Chipping Norton’ dates from a Royal Writ of 1244, but its history obviously pre-dates that time with considerable evidence of Roman occupation. |
| 80 word description of the town or area | There is a lot going on in this small town: it boasts a theatre, bookshops, art galleries, a museum and antique shops as well as excellent food and local ales in over 20 pubs and restaurants. Chipping Norton has one of the finest parish churches in the county, a medieval Guildhall, some quaint back lanes and beautiful Georgian houses. If you are feeling active, there is a brilliant new leisure centre, an open-air pool, and outdoor and indoor bowls rinks. |
| The town’s personality in three words | Bountiful, lively, fun |
| If the town were a celebrity, it would be… | Jeremy Clarkson |
| If the town put on a party, the party would be… | A jazz festival |
| Train station | The nearest station is Kingham with trains to London Marylebone. |
| Bus station | The Chipping Norton Express goes to Banbury (40 mins) or to Oxford (1 hour) with a local feeder bus to Kingham railway station. |
| Famous residents or ex-residents | Ronnie Barker |
