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PAINTER
Specialises in still life oil paintings: flowers and fruit, sometimes impressionist. Also in birds small and large including birds of prey, parrots, cockerels et al.
By appointment only.
Eynsham
JEWELLER
Sarah's collection of contemporary silver, 18ct gold, palladium and platinum jewellery includes individually made pieces for both women and men. She likes to use simple, elegant forms which are finished with a satin surface. This accent
SCULPTOR
Unique metal sculptures of birds and beasts from small lizards and fish to life sized horses and crocodiles.
Milton-under-Wychwood, Chipping Norton
Indoor & Outdoor Schools.
Group & private lessons to adults and children.
Experienced, qualified tutors.
Caversfield, Bicester
Offering a wealth of facilities catering for people of all ages, abilities and interests. Open 7 days a week. Includes:
Kinetika Gym, sauna, steam room, solarium suite; The workout studio; Fully registered creche; 25 metre swimming pool; Trainer
BANBURY
The Church dates entirely from the 12th - 15th Century. Features include a Norman doorway with carved tympanum and beakheads, 14th Century corbel table with 147 mixed heads, grotesques and square flowers.
Great Rollright
With origins dating to 1146, current features include a 13th Century tower, nave and south doorway and 14th Century Chancel. Interesting connection with Maori of New Zealand. Maggie Papakura was a princess who married a local farmer and is buried in
Oddington, near Kidlington
The Norman and 13th Church was built on the site of a Saxon church first recorded in 1009. In the 17th Century part of the Spencer family from Althorp extended the Church - Spenser aisle, tower and porch for their own purposes. Early 19th Century add
Yarnton, KIDLINGTON
The first recorded vicar of St Edburg's was installed over 900 years ago. The Church stands on part of the site of a Medieval Abbey, the only remnants of which are part of the churchyard wall and the Dovecot.
BICESTER
Oldest parts date to 12th Century. Interesting stained glass windows. Recently redecorated with red ceiling.
Hethe, nr Bicester
Dates from 13th Century with 19th Century north aisle and porch. The oldest contents are a small portion of medieval wall painting, Jacobean pulpit and pews and memorial tablets. Christopher Wren lived in the rectory as a boy.
KIDLINGTON
The present church dates from the 13th century but has earlier origins. Interesting features included 13th Century chancel arch, south door, south wall and lancet window.
Noke
St Giles was originally built in 1180 as a cruciform Norman church and was rebuilt in 1639 keeping the Norman font, 3 bells and the altar rails. In 1761 the Church was rebuilt by the people of Wendlebury, unfortunately so badly that in 1898 it was on
BICESTER
Dates back to 1150. Outside village lies Clattercote Priory to which the church had strong connections.
Claydon, Banbury
An early 13th Century arch with its massive semi circular pillars show it's early origin. Tub font of the same era. Rebuilt in the 14th Century and 1840's.
Bodicote, Banbury
Hempton Church was built on land purchased in 1850 to the cost and design of Rev Willian Wilson of Over Worton.
Hempton,, nr Deddington
Extensively remodelled by the Victorians, earlier evidence remains including a decorated doorway and 15th font.
Milcombe, nr Banbury
The Church is a Grade 1 listed building without Victorian 'improvement'. Evidence of Saxon origins with 13th - 15th century development. Features include 13th and 14th century arcades and 14th century traceried windows.
BICESTER
A fine Victorian restoration of a medieval church by the celebrated architect, Sir George Gilbert Scott. Points of interest include c1200 doorway and font, 14th Century gallery of carved mMdieval people and windows.
Duns Tew, Bicester
Dates from 12th Century. An excellent example of Count Masons using local stone. The 6 bells were rehung to celebrate the Millennium.
Wardington, Banbury