YALE UNIVERSITY LIBRARY 3900206773 7461 IBillj^ OXFORDSHIRE From the COLLECTION OF OXFORD BOOKS made by FALCONER MADAN Bodley's Librarian MOST EXTRAORDINARY DISCOVERY ! PULVERMACHER'S PATENT PORTABLE HYDRO-ELECTRIC VOLTAIC CHAIN \ FOR PERSONAL USE, [ExMbited icith great success before the Royal College of Physicians, the Royal College of Surgeons, London, the Royal British Association, Die Provincial Medico-Chirurgical Association, the Acadcmie JVationale de Medicine at Paris, 4c, *c; — honoured by highly favourable Testimonials in Writing from the most dis tinguish eoj Members of the Professior*, and now extensively used and prescribed in the Jlospituls, and by the mist eminent Practitioners of the Metropolis,] Is aa Invention thoroughly scientific, but in its results so extraordinary and marvellous, as far to exceed any expectations that could have been entertained, from what was hitherto known of Electricity as a curative agent. The HTDRO-ELECTR1C CHAIN (a small apparatus similar to a necklace) evolves, when applied to, or worn on the body, a mild but continuous and perceptible Electric current, accompanied by no shock or other disagreeable sensation, bul productive of the most astoni.-hing effects on the Human Frame. Acute Nervous Pains, such as Head-Ache, Tooth-Ache, Tic-Doloreux, Rheumatic Pains, &c., are relieved instantaneously' — the moment the Chain is applied ; and it cures, when worn on the body for some time, by its mild but con tinuous action, an immense number of long-standing diseases, such as Gout and Chronic- Rheumatism in all forms, Tie-Do. oreux. Liver Complaints, and Indigestion, Spasmodic Diseases, Hystetia, Nervousness, Paralytic Affections, &c, Arc, in which Mild Streaming Electricity is a perfectly safe, certain, and olten wonderfully speedy remedy. The Chain decomposes water, precipitates metals from their solutions, deflects the magnetic needle, in short, shows all phenomena of the voltaic pile. The weight is about Two Ounces. The Proprietors are fully aware that the above facts will' seem incredible to many persons not thoroughly acquainted with Electricity, and its wonderful properties ; and that even medical men, m ho may have employed Electricity by means of the old machines, will feel astonished, and perhaps incredulous, as to the unlooked for Therapeutic effects of weak but continuous currents To the first-named parties we can only reply, that in a case where every person can see and judge for himse'f, W2 need not appeal to faith : — the effect is immediately perceptible — the relief of pain instantaneous ; and the Proprietors invite any Pel-son afflicted to visit their Establishments, and freely to convince him self beforehand— leaving it entirely to himself if he will afterwards become a possessor ot this' marvellous and valuable apparatus ; for the benefits which such an instrument is adapted to confer during a whole lite, and occasionally on any number of persons in a household, are so immeasurably above the prices at which we can afford to supplv them, that we ate fully convinced, within a few years, not one family in a hundred ¦will be without an Hydro-Electric Chain ! For scientific m.d mei.iial men, nc have to point to the conviction, entertained and pronounced already by Humphbv Davv and Hl'jueolot, but which late researches have succeeded fully to establish, that Electricity is probably identical, but at all events so closely connected with the nervous or vital power, as take the most predominant part in the whole condition of the animal econc my ; and, further, that a mild but continuous influence of this aU- pervading powerful agent is certainly the form most congenial with our constituticn, and v\ith the character of chronic disease.— The means of exercising a continuous E.ectric influence tn the human body, so long looked for by the most thinking and discerning men of the Profession, has at last been afforded in the Hydro-Electric Chain ; and the experiences already now made and testified to us (after the invention lias been not fully Ave months before the Public), warrant us in the assertion—" There has never existed a Remedy of so demonstrable and immediate effect— so universal in its character and scope, and of so simple and safe application, a; the Hydro-Electric Chain." Extract of a Letter from that distinguished Physician of Guy's Hospital, Dr. Golding Bird, 29th August, 1851, published by his kind permission :— " we have in this ingenious Invention that which has long been a desideratum, viz., an Apparatus of the smallest oos'sio'e hulk , capable of evolving a continuous unlntormptiii current ol JileClrhity ot moderate (fusion, and always in one direction. . 1 can scarcely recommend Ur. 1-uitertuacher-t Invention too stiongb ft the notice of nir Medical Brethren." A fall description, with reference to the first Medical Authorities, cases of Cure in a number of various diseases, rjc, may be hud at the Depots, by Post for Two Stamps. The Price of a Chain complete, with Directions, &c, is according to Power :-4s. 6d. 6s., 12s., 18s., 22s., 26s. 6d ; by Post, 6d. to Is. additional. The Records of this latest discovery in Electricity, containing upwards of Pour Hundred communi cations of Cures, effected within the last Six Months, from Physicians of the highest standing, Noblemen Clergymen, Magistrates, and persons in a.l classes of toc.ety, and irom all parts ot tne Country, may now be had at Mr. Mkinig's Head Depots, and irom all the Jems jn ^'own andCountrj . ^'^J1"^ ever, mostly c part of the I and Functional L^> Currents as evolved from these Portable Chains, exercise the most decisive influence on the whole system, will when generally known, range among the greatest blessings that we owe to Science, and yull prove even more conducive to individual happiness than that other Marvel of the Day, the Ueciric Jelegraph. The Chains may, as hitherto, he fully tested ; full desciiptions, with the highett referenced, reports of numbers of instantaneous Cures, &c, may be had (by Poet, for two Stamps), of CHARLES ME1MO, Head Depots, 103, Leadenhall Street, and 71, Regent Street, London, and from all Agents, in lovtn and Country. ^O^ooD=zzz^ZZZ=3CO=^=CCct=xxy- fe LASGELIES' AM CO.'S I 1 DIRECTORY AND GAZETTEER li j E COUNTY OF OXFORD, CONTAINING A prstrijjtibe Jrarant of m§ |jke in % County ; 0 FOLLOWED BY A GENERAL DIRECTORY. <&¦ FJrlADAN PRICE OF THE VOL., Wl'l'H SHEET MAP, TO SUBSCRIBERS ONLY, 12s. 6d. BIRMINGHAM: LASCELLES & CO., PRINTERS. 1853. PREFACE In submitting this Volume to an indulgent Public, the Publishers beg to tender their sincere thanks to the numerous Subscribers who have honoured them with their patronage ; also to those Gentlemen who have so liberally furnished them with information. [In consequence of the population of 1851 not being published, up to the time of going to press, in most instances the return of 1841 has been given.] ^^ ani-l Liglily respectable ; it is situated four-and-a-half miles N.N.E. tes»» of Bicester. The Church, dedicated to St. Edmund and St. George, consists of chancel, nave, and side aisles. The living is a Rectory, in the Deanery of Bicester. This ,Church formerly belonged to the Monastery of Kenilworth. Rev. John Russell Shurlock, M.A., Rector; Mr. Daniel Mansfield, Clerk and Sexton. Service — 10 30 a.m. and 2 30 p.m. Wesleyan Methodist Chapel. No stated Minister. Service— 10 30 a.m. and 6 p.m. A very handsome Catholic Chapel stands a little way from the Village. It con tains a very fine altar-piece. Rev. Joseph G. Robson, Priest. Service — 10 30 a.m. and 2 30 p.m. There is a National School, supported by subscription. Average number of scholars, 45. Clara Deischlin, Mistress. DIRECTORY. Dagley Mr. Haddocks Mr. Wm. Murray Mr. Robson Rev. Joseph, Priest Roman Catholic Shurlock Rev. John Russell, M.A., Rector, Rectory Webb Daniel Coggs, Esq., Hethe House Adams George, tailor Ansar John, saddler Austin John, boot and shoe maker Baylis Thomas Wells, farmer Bonner John, shopkeeper and butcher Bonner James, farmer Bull George, shopkeeper Bull Thomas, boot and shoemaker Chrutchley Charles, victualler, Whitmore Arms Cleaver James, tailor Collingridge Thomas, farmer Crow George, tailor Crowe George, taUor Dagley James, baker Deischlin Clara, National Schoolmistress HAEDWICK.— FINMEEE. 113 Fathers Dinah, milliner and dress maker Fathers John, slater and plasterer Harris Thomas, carpenter Heyden Edmund, wheelwright Hodgkins James, carpenter Hore Jane, straw bonnet maker Jones Richard, baker and farmer Mansfield Daniel, Parish Clerk Mansfield John, mason Mansfield Wm., boot and shoe maker Carrier. — Watts Francis, to Bicester, Morgan Thomas, tailor Peake George, carpenter Potter Thomas, shopkeeper Rouse John, boot and shoe maker Stevens George, carpenter Taylor James, cooper Taylor Mary Ann, shopkeeper Watts Francis, carrier Watts Kitty, shopkeeper Winfield Joseph, beer retailer Tue. and Fri. ; Banbury, Thur., 12 a.m. HARDWICK, WITH TUSMOEE. ^SI^ARDWICK, which is annexed to TUSMORE, is a small Parish, containing y5 118 inhabitants. The Village of Hardwick contains one farm and a few cottages; Tusmore contains two farms, and the mansion of the Honourable Percy Barrington. They are situated about five-and-a-half miles N. of Bicester. The Church is a smaU, old edifice, with chancel and nave. The Uving is a Dis charged Rectory, in the patronage of B. Richmond, Esq. Rev. Thomas Prater, In cumbent. Mr. Joseph Watts, Clerk. Service — 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., alternately. DIRECTORY. Eden Joseph, farmer Hawkins Sarah H., farmer Barrington Honourable Percy, Tusmore Park, Tusmore FINMERE. ^INMERE Parish, which Ues on the borders of Buckinghamshire, is small, and contains, by the census of 1851, 390 inhabitants. The VUlage is *5 situated eight mUes N.E. of Bicester. The Church, dedicated to St. Michael, is small and plain ; it consists of chancel, nave, and west tower, with three beUs. The living is a Rectory, in the patronage of the Duke of Buckingham. Rev. Wm. Jocelyn Palmer, B.D., Rector; Mr. Gabriel Tarker, Clerk and Sexton. Service — 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. There is a School, supported by the Rector, and under his management. DIRECTORY. Palmer Miss Mary, Rectory House Palmer Rev. Wm. Jocelyn, B.D., Rector Aris Joseph, blacksmith Barrett Wm., farmer BayUss Wm., carpenter Clarke Charles, surgeon Clarke James, surgeon Coleman Corlett, butcher Cousins John, blacksmith Dagley Thomas, farmer Greaves Robert, victualler, King's Head Hearn Luke, butcher , Leper Richard, horse dealer Letts Samuel Widmore, farmer Painter Henry, farmer Payne John, farmer Shepherd Thomas, farmer 114 FEINGFOED.— GODDINGTON, ETC. FRINGFORD. S9RINGFORD is a small and irregular Parish, lying five miles N.N.E. of tm Bicester, and contains, by the census of 1851, 357 inhabitants. "e The Church is very old, dedicated to St. Michael and All Angels. It There is a square tower with Rev. Ser- consists of chancel, nave, and side aisles three bells. The living is a Rectory, in the gift of the Lord Chancellor. Henry Dawson Roundell, M.A., Rector ; Mr. John Brassett, Clerk and Sexton vice — 11 a.m. and 2 30 p.m. DIRECTORY. Roundell Rev. Henry Dawson, M.A., Rector, Rectory Avis Richard, gardener Baylis Thomas, farmer, and beer retailer Brassett John, boot and shoe maker, Clerk and Sexton Greenwood Wm., tailor Harris Amelia, shopkeeper Judd Thomas, boot and shoe maker King John, farmer Kirby John, blacksmith Laughton Jane, schoolmistress Mansfield George, shopkeeper and carrier Mansfield John, farmer Mills Wm., wheelwright and blacksmith Price John, victualler, plumber, painter, glazier, and paper-hanger, Butcher's Arms Simons Thomas, farmer and grazier, Manor Farm Sirett Wm., baker Thnms Wm., mason Tubb Henry, farmer, Glebe Farm Watts George Stimpson, miller and far mer Wrighton Thomas, baker Carrier — Mansfield George — Banbury, Thur., 8 a.m., Bicester, Fri., 8 a.m., Oxford, Sat., 8 a.m. GODDINGTON. BODDINGTON is a very small Parish, containing only 87 inhabitants. The Village is also small, consisting of a few straggling farm-houses and cottages ; it is situated five and half miles N.E. of Bicester. The Church is small, consisting of chancel, nave, and square tower. The living is a Rectory, in the Deanery of Bicester. Rev. T. T. Haverfield, Rector ; Mr. Charles Turner, Clerk and Sexton. Service — 1 30 p.m. DIRECTORY. Austin Elizabeth, farmer, Glebe Farm Jones Josiah, farmer, Tithe Farm NichoUs Robert, farmer, Moat Farm Roots John, farmer, Poodle Farm Watts Robert, farmer, Hall Farm STRATTON AUDLEY. , 5TRATTON AUDLEY lies on the borders of Buckinghamshire. The VUlage |J®5|jw is rather extensive, and contains many good houses. It lies three miles ¦**&Si N.N.W. of Bicester. The population in 1851 was 305. The Church is plain and small, dedicated to St. Catherine, with chancel, aisles, nave, and tower. There is a fine monument to the memory of Sir J. B. Warren, beautifuUy STEATTON AUDLEY.— CAVEESFIELD, ETC. 115 sculptured in marble. The living is a Perpetual Curacy, in the Deanery of Bicester. Rev. Edward Clayton, M.A., Incumbent; Mr. Thomas Wadham, Clerk and Sexton. Service — 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. There is a Parochial School in the VUlage. Average number of Scholars— boys, 45 : girls, 40. Mr. John Ward, Master ; Mary Ward, Mistress. DIRECTORY. Gibbs Wm., victualler, Plough Clayton Rev. Edward, M.A., Perpetual Curate Watts Wm. Esq. Attenbrow Baylis, farmer, Manor House CatteU Alexander, boot and shoe maker and shopkeeper CatteU Wm., baker Cherry Wm., blacksmith Coles James, farmer Earp Samuel, farmer Gardner John, victuaUer, Red Lion King Alfred, farmer Lepper Wm., farmer Merry Mark, farmer and butcher Palmer Ann, farmer ' Saul John, farmer and mUler Sirett Wm., farmer Wadham Thomas, Clerk and Sexton Ward John, baker Ward John, Parochial schoolmaster CAVERSFIELD. *^AVERSFIELD is situated partly in the Hundred of Ploughley, and partly in the Hundred of Buckingham, in Bucks ; but aa it includes part of Market End Parish, and the returns being given with Bicester, we have included it in the present edition. The VUlage contains but few houses, and is situated one-and-a- half miles N. of Bicester. Caversfield House is a noble mansion, the residence of the Rev. Robert Bullock Marsham, D.C.L., who, being Warden of Merton CoUege, Ox ford, only occasionaUy occupies it. The Church is a plain buUding, with nave, chancel, and tower, dedicated to St. Lawrence. The Uving is a Vicarage, in the Deanery of Bicester. Rev. Charles Marsham, M.A., Incumbent; Mr. John Johnson, Clerk and Sexton. Service — 11 a.m. DIRECTORY. Lepper Robert, farmer | Page Wm., farmer LAUNTON. PAUNTON is a Parish of considerable extent, and contained, by the last census, a population of 708. The village is large, and irregularly built, about one-and-a-half mUes E. by N. of Bicester. The Church is dedicated to St. Mary, and consists of chancel, nave, side aisles, and tower with five beUs. In the chancel are the Sedilia and Piscina. The living is a Rec tory, in the Deanery of Bicester. Rev. James Charles Bloomfleld, M.A., Rector. Service — 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. 116 LAUNTON.— BICESTEE. There is a neat Congregational Chapel, built by subscription in 1850. Rev. William Ferguson, Minister. Service — 2 p.m. There is a British School in connexion with the Congregational Chapel. Mary Field, Mistress. Average number of scholars, 25. There is also a good National School. It is principally supported by the Rector, assisted by a grant of .£15 from Government. DIRECTORY. Dewar Rev. David, Rector of Edgcott Wootten Richard, Esq. Ashby John, Esq. Bloomfleld Rev. James Charles Browne George T., Esq. Bonner John, farmer Botley John, boot and shoe maker Botfish Joseph, farmer Carter Wm., boot and shoe maker Cole Wm., farmer Coles Elizabeth, shopkeeper Coles James, butcher Coles John, baker Cross Wm., farmer Fenemore John, farmer Fenemore Richard, farmer Fenemore Wm., farmer Flory Thomas, farmer Freeman Frederick, shopkeeper Freeman Richard, butcher Freeman Samuel, beer retaUer Freeman Samuel, farmer and beer retailer Golder John, farmer Harris Samuel, beer retailer Hayell Edward, beer retaUer, Greyhound Heath Thoma3, taUor Jackson Robert, farmer Jones Wm., farmer Malins Samuel, farmer Parrott Edward, victualler, Bull Parrott George, carpenter Sansom Henry, boot and shoe maker Smith J., brewer and maltster Smith Mary, blacksmith Sturch Wm., beer retaUer Timms James, shopkeeper Webb Edwin, farmer and baker Wilkins Henry, gardener Young John, baker Young Thomas, tailor BICESTER. (^ICESTER, a Market Town and Parish, in the Hundred of Ploughley, is 54 miles from London, 58 from Birmingham, 13 from Oxford, 15 from rK Banbury, 16 from Aylesbury, and 10 from Buckingham. The popula tion in 1841 was 3022 ; in 1851, 3054. The town is of great antiquity, evidently bearing date from the time of the Saxons, but the precise period is unknown. There is in this instance, as in many others, a variety of opinions as to the origin of the name ; it is thought by one author, that its derivation is from Buren, or Bern, signifying grain, and Ceastre, a town ; the Saxons caUing it "Burenceastre," or "Bernacestre;" but among this and various other opinions, we give the pre ference to that of Dr. Plott, namely, that it derives its name from its proximity to Bernwood Forest, and was called "Burgeester," then "Burgester,'' and "Bisseter," and lastly by its present name, "Bicester." In 1182, a Priory was formed by Gilbert Bassett, Baron of Headington, for a Prior and eleven Canons ; it was very richly endowed. This Monastery greatly mcreased in wealth, from the numerous benefactions of pious individuals, up to the time of Henry the Eighth. In the year 1533, the last prior and eight monks yielded to the supremacy of the BICESTEE. 117 King ; and in 1536 it was surrendered, and the monks received pensions ; there were three altars in the conventual church. There is a farm-house still existing, which formed part of the priory. The town of Bicester consists of three streets, and two townships,' called " King's-end" and "Market-end;" the former of which, supposed to be the site of the original town, was burnt down by the Danes in 912. The houses and roads are generaUy good ; the buUdings, as in many other places, have latterly been much improved, and the town, generally speaking, has a respectable and cheerful appearance. There is no manufactory connected with the town, which is entirely dependent upon the agricultural interest for its support. In the Market Square formerly stood the Town Hall and Shambles, which were eventually destroyed by a riotous mob in the year 1826. The town is lighted with gas. The government of the place is vested in the hands of the Magistrates, who hold weekly meetings. The market day is Friday ; it is attended by a few farmers, for the purchase and sale of grain and other stock ; and there are likewise a few stalls. The Cattle Mar kets are held the first Friday in each month ; and the Annual Wool Fair the First Friday in July. (For other Fairs see page 105,1. The Church, dedicated to St. Edburg, is a fine ancient structure, consisting of north and south aisles, nave, north porch, and chancel ; there is a massive square tower, containing six bells. The Uving is a Vicarage ; Lady Page Turner, patroness. Rev. John WilUam Watts, M.A., Vicar ; Mr. Thomas Painter, Organist ; Mr. John Smith, Clerk ; Mr. WUliam AUen, Sexton. Service — 10 30 a.m. ; 2 30 p.m. ; and 6 30 p.m. ; Wednesday, 11 a.m. The Independent Chapel, situated in Chapel Street, was erected in 1731 ; it is a moderate-sized building, and will accommodate about 400. Rev. WUliam Fergu son, Minister. Service — 10 45 a.m. and 6 p.m. ; Tuesday, 7 p.m. The Wesleyan Chapel is a small edifice in Sheep Street. No stated Minister. Service — 10 30 a.m. and 6 p.m. ; Tuesday, 7 p.m. The Blue Coat School is held in a large room at the Church. It is supported by subscription, and a legacy of £16 per annum ; the scholars receive a suit of blue clothes every two years. Average number of scholars, 85. Mr. Thomas WUson' Master ; Mr. George Jackson, Assistant Master. The National School for Girls is held opposite the Church ; it is supported by subscription and the children's pence. It was erected in 1835. Average number of scholars, 55. Eliza Sparshatt, Mistress. The Diocesan School is in the London Road. Average number of scholars, 25. Mr. Thomas Painter, Master. The Magistrates' Chamber and Police Office is held at the Office of William Cullen Turner, Esq., Clerk to the Magistrates. Meetings on Friday, at 12 a.m. The Lock-up, or Cage, is an ill-contrived building, adjoining the Diocesan School. Mr. Thomas Hogg, Superintendent ; Messrs. William Elliott and Francis Griffin, Officers. The County Court is held at the Black Boy Inn. John William Wing, Esq., Judge ; John Parrott, Esq., Chief Clerk ; WiUiam Cullen Turner, Esq., Assistant P 118 BICESTEE. Clerk ; Thomas Sharp, Esq., Treasurer ; Mr. Frederick W. Butler, High Bailiff; Mr. Thomas Clark, Assistant BaUiff ; Mr. A. Austin, Hall-keeper. The Excise Office is held at the King's Arms. Mr. William Gilbert, Collector; Mr. Henry Orger, Collector's Clerk ; Mr. WUliam Cowper, Supervisor : Messrs Thomas S. Smith and John Hulls, Officers. The Stamp Office is held at the Post Office. Mr. John Thursby Walford, Dis tributor. The Gas Works are in the London Road. Samuel Darwin, Esq., Proprietory Mr. Thomas Boffin, Secretary ; Mr. Daniel Russell, Manager. The Bicester Bible Society was established in 1822. Mrs. Elizabeth Smith, Treasurer ; Mrs. Josiah Smith, Minute Secretary. The Society for Promoting, Christian Knowledge was formed in 1840. H. M. Tubb, Esq., Treasurer ; Depository kept by Miss Rebecca P. Thomas. The London Friendly Institution was established in 1824, and the Bicester Branch in 1839. Mr. George Hewiett, Receiver for Bicester. The Bicester Benevolent Society was established in the year 1813, for afforcU ing assistance to poor lying-in women. Supported by subscription. The Sick Visiting Society was formed for the purpose of visiting and relieving the sick and infirm poor ; they are supplied, according as their circumstances re quire, with soup and other requisites ; the old twice a week, and the sick three times. The Town Stock arises from certain rents left by wUl. It is applied to the relief of decayed tradesmen. There is a Provident Society, for obtaining coal and clothing. The poor depo sit three-pence per week from March to November, which is increased by sub scription. There is a Dorcas Society connected with the Independent Chapel, to enable the Sunday School Children to procure themselves clothing. The Union Workhouse is about half a mUe from the town. This buUding is very commodious, and the internal arrangements, combined with the extreme cleanliness of every part of the establishment, reflect the highest credit upon the management of the Governor and Matron. Mr. Joseph Henley Mansell, Gover nor ; Mrs. Mansell, Matron ; Rev. J. W. Watts, Chaplain ; Mr. Henry Wood ward, Surgeon ; Mr. Thomas Barnes, Schoolmaster ; Rosa DorreU, Schoolmistress ; Mr. Joseph Reynolds, Relieving Officer ; Frederick H. Lindsey, Clerk. Board days every Friday. LIST OF CLERGY, ETC.] BICESTEE. ALPHABETICAL LIST OF CLERGY, GENTRY, ETC. 119 The abbreviations in the Names of Places are as follows : — h house ; st street ; In lane ; pi place ; ter terrace ; ct court ; sq square : rd road ; gr green. Atkins Mr. Thomas, King's-end Cottage Baker Mr. Samuel, King's-end Bett Mrs. Hannah, King's-end Clements Mrs. Henrietta, King's-end Cole Mr. Wm., Market Hill Enser Mrs. Elizabeth, Church Row Ferguson Rev. Wm., Congregational Minister, King's-end Foster Mr. John, Causeway Freeman Mrs., Causeway Kirby Mr. John, Sheep st Lord Mrs. Martha, BuckneU rd Marsham Rev. Charles, M.A., Incumbent of Caversfield and Stoke Lyne, Bices ter House Neale Miss Anna, Market sq Parker Mr. James, Causeway Phillips Mrs. Ann, King's-end Phillips Mr. George, Causeway Phillips Mrs. Jane, Causeway Price Mrs. Theodora, Causeway Prior Mr. Robert, Sheep st Rowe Mrs. Elizabeth, King's-end Stevens Mr. Wm., Sheep st Stratton Mr. George Robert, London rd Styles Captain Wm., R.N., Magistrate, Bicester House Tubb Henry, Esq., banker, Market pi Watts Rev. John Wm., M.A., Vicar, Vicarage House, Causeway Williams Mrs. Ann, Market Hill Wormington Mr. Robert, Sheep st ALPHABETICAL LIST OF TRADES, PROFESSIONS, ETC AUen Wm., Sexton, Sheep st Atkins James, Surveyor of Taxes, and Chief Constable, Causeway Baker Mary, day school, Sheep st Baker Samuel, wooUen draper, tailor, hatter, and general clothes dealer, Market sq Baker Thomas, butcher and shopkeeper, Sheep st Barratt Wm., tinman and brazier, Church Row Barrett Robert and Co., rope, twine, and hat manufacturers, Sheep st Bathe John, grocer, tea and provision dealer, tallow chandler and hop merchant, Sheep st Bates John, chemist and druggist, Mar ket pi Batsford James, carver in wood, London rd Baughan Thomas, wheelwright, King's- end Bennett Sarah, miUiner and dress maker, Sheep st Bennett Wm., baker and flour dealer, Sheep st Berriman John, solicitors' clerk, and agent to the Sun Fire and Life Office, Church Row Berry Emanuel, blacksmith, King's-end Bicester Bank ; Henry M. Tubb and George Tubb, proprietors ; draw on Masterman and Co. ; hours from 10 to 4 ; Market pi Biggs Joseph, shopkeeper, Sheep st Boffin Thomas, soUcitors' clerk, Sheep st Bonham Thomas, butcher, Sheep st Bonner Wm., nurseryman and seeds man, Crockwell Bowerman Eliza, shopkeeper, Cause way Bowerman George, shopkeeper, Cause way Bowerman John, slater, plasterer and paper hanger, Sheep st Bradbury Charles, baker and flour dealer, Sheep st Bradbury AVm., baker and flour dealer, Sheep st Briant Newman, victualler, Bear, Sheep st Bucknell Wm., butcher, Sheep st Burnham Thomas Eagles, victualler, White Hart, Sheep st Burrows and Gardner, linen and woollen draper, hosier and haberdasher, Mar ket pi Wo BICESTEE. [alphabetical list Burrows Samuel, linen draper, &c. ; u London rd Buswell James, victualler and maltster, Fox, King's-end Camozzi Eleanor, watch , and clock maker, jeweller, ironmonger, and general hardware dealer, Market pi Capell Ann, victualler, Red Lion, Mar ket pi Carter John, clerk to Mr. Paxton, Sheep st Carthew Wm., working cutler, Market Pi Casern ore Richard, boot and shoe maker, Chapel st Casemore Joseph, boot and shoe maker, Sheep st Castle Richard, bell hanger, gun maker, and naturalist, Causeway Chamberlayne Wm., confectioner, Sheep st Chinner John, linen draper, &c. ; h Middleton Cheney Claridge and' Chinner, linen and woollen drapers, haberdashers, hosiers, and hatters, Market pi Claridge Samuel Frederick, linen draper, &c. ; h Market pi Clark Thomas, taUor, and collector of rents, Chapel st Clements James, fish dealer, Sheep st Clifton David, chimney sweeper, Sheep st Clifton Elizabeth, shopkeeper, Sheep st Clifton Henry, shopkeeper, Sheep st Clifton Samuel, yeast dealer, Sheep st Coleman Ann, grocer, tea and provision dealer, and tallow chandler, Sheep st Coleman Samuel, assistant to Mr. Tubb, Market Hill Coleman Wm., bankers' clerk, Cause way Couiing John, tailor, Sheep st Couiing Thomas, tailor, Sheep st Cox Jane, day school, Sheep st Croton Matilda, day school, Causeway Dawson Thomas, surgenn, Market HiU Dean John, shopkeeper, King's-end Deakins Edward, farmer, London rd East Abraham, boot and shoe maker, Causeway Eastons Elizabeth, boarding and day school, Causeway Egerton John, builder, carpenter, and joiner, King's-end Egerton Thomas, builder, carpenter, and joiner, Causeway Elliott Wm., Polite Officer, Sheep st Elsfone John, day school, London rd Elstojie Sarah, milliner and dress maker, London rd Facey Wm., nurseryman, seedsman, and blacksmith, Sheep st Farmer Thomas, Serjeant-Major to the Oxfordshire Yeomanry, King's-end Ferguson Elizabeth and Mary, boarding and day school, King's-end Finch Wm., grocer, tea and provision dealer; manufacturer of British wines ; wine and spirit merchant ; and agent for London and Dublin por ter, Market Hill Foster Elizabeth, boarding and day school, Causeway Foster George, butcher, Causeway Foster Helen, milliner and dress maker, Causeway Foster Wm., solicitor ; agent to the Law, Property, Assurance, and Trust Society, London rd Franklin Simeon, carrier to London, Sheep st Freeman John, farmer, Sheep st Frowd Henry, victualler, Cross Keys, Market pi Fundell George, boot and shoe maker, Market Hill Gardner Thomas, linen draper, &c, ; h Market pi George Henry, taUor, Sheep st Gessey Wm., victualler, Bell, Sheep st Gibbs John, linen and wooUen draper, haberdasher and hosier, Market sq Goble James, nurseryman, seedsman, carrier, constable, and house agent, Sheep st Goom Ann, shopkeeper, Sheep st Grantham Jeremiah, carpenter, joiner, and pawnbroker, Sheep st Green John, shopkeeper, Chapel st Greenwood Fanny, straw bonnet maker, Market pi Greenwood Harry Walker, grocer, tea and provision dealer, Market pi Greenwood James, boot and shoe maker, Causeway Griffin Francis, Policeman, and faggot dealer, Sheep st Grimsley John, jun., fishmonger, Frank lin's Yard Grimsley John, sen., thatcher and work ing gardener, Franklin's Yard Grimsley Thomas, builder, stone-mason, slater, plasterer, and dealer in cement, Causeway Grimsley Wm., builder, carpenter, joiner, and shopkeeper, Sheep st Hadland Charles, baker and flour dealer, Causeway Hancks Edmund, boot and shoe maker, Sheep st OF TRADES, ETC.] BICESTEE. 121 Hanslow Wm., clerk at the Brewery, Sheep st Harris George, victualler ; agent to the Royal Farmers' and General Fire, Life, and Hail-storm Insurance Com pany, Swan, Causeway Harris Henry, Railway Policeman, Church Row Harris James, butcher, Market sq Harris James, coal dealer, Sheep st Harris John, jun., road contractor, Gar den House Harris John, sen., road contractor, Sheep st Harris Thomas, boot and shoe maker, and dyer, Sheep st Harris Wm., victualler, Dog, Market pi Harper Edward, chemist and druggist, Causeway Harper Sarah, victuaUer, Plough, Sheep st Hazell Wm., cooper, Sheep st Heritage Charles, shopkeeper, Market pi Heritage Henry, currier and leather cutter, Causeway Heritage Mary Ann, mUliner and dress maker, Causeway Heritage Thomas, victualler, blacksmith, and licensed to let horses, London rd Hewiett George, printer, bookseller, stationer, bookbinder, engraver, litho grapher, reporter, circulating library, reading room, newspaper agent ; and agent to the Union Fire and Life Office ; County HaU-storm Assurance Company ; Industrial and General * Life and Deposit Company; Hope Mutual Life Assurance and Honesty Guarantee Society ; Accidental Death Assurance Company ; Secretary to the Market Committee, and Receiver to the Bicester Branch of the Friendly Institution, Market sq Hines John, chimney sweeper, Crock- weU Hirons Catherine, shopkeeper, Sheep st Hitchman Elizabeth, wine and brandy merchant, and dealer in hops, Sheep st Hitchman John, victuaUer, Wheat Sheaf, Sheep st Hitchman Wm., linen and woollen dra per, hatter, haberdasher, hosier, wine, spirit, and hop merchant, Sheep st Hogg Thomas, Superintendent of Police, Sheep st Hollis Wm., taUor, Market sq Home Thomas, coal merchant, King's- end Cottage Horwood Wm., gardener and seedsman, Sheep st Hounslow George, boot and shoe maker, Chapel st Howse Charles, tailor, King's-end Howse George, hair dresser and toy dea ler, Market pi Howse Isaac, baker and flour dealer, Market pi Howse John, hair dresser, perfumer, and toy dealer, Market sq Hudson John, beer retailer and stone mason, Star, Sheep st Hudson Wm., shopkeeper, Crockwell Hulls John, Inland Revenue Officer, Sheep st Humphries Wm., wine and spirit mer chant, Sheep st Hunt George, gardener and seedsman, London rd Jackson Charles, butcher, Sheep st Jackson George, Assistant Master of Blue School ; h King's-end Jackson Thomas, working cutler, Cause way Jagger Jabez, painter and glazier, S eep st Jennings Thomas, builder and surveyor, Causeway Johnson Wm., tanner, &a.; h London rd Johnson Wm. and Stephen John, tanners, curriers, and leather cutters, London rd Jones John, baker and mealman, Sheep st Jones Wm., baker and confectioner, Sheep st King Emma, milliner and dress maker, King's-end King Henry, Crown Commercial Hotel, Sheep st King Henry, solicitors' clerk, Sheep st King Thomas, boot and shoe maker, King's-end Kirby George, solicitor ; agent to the Atlas Insurance Office, and the Acci dental Death Insurance Company, Sheep st Lamb 'James, watch and clock maker, glass, china, and earthenware dealer, Market sq Layton George, cabinet maker, uphols terer and paper-hanger, Market Hill Liddington Richard, timber merchant, Loudon rd Lindsey Frederick Henry, Clerk to the Magistrates, and to the Board of Guardians ; agent to the Phoenix Fire Office, Sheep st Line Henry, victuaUer, King's Head, London rd 122 BICESTEE. [alphabetical list Litten James, plumber, painter and glazier, Causeway Litten Wm., painter, plumber and gla zier, Market sq Lockley Thomas, victualler and coal agent, White Lion, Sheep st Malins Wm., butcher, King's-end Miller Wm. Edward, butcher, Market Hill Mills Francis Burton, solicitor; Commis sioner for taking Affidavits of Married Women, Sheep st Moore George, solicitor, Sheep st Morris George, baker and confectioner, Causeway Morris Wm., baker and flour dealer, Sheep st Mortimer John, slater and plasterer, Chapel st Moulding Wm., boot and shoe maker, Sheep st Murchison Samuel, surgeon, Sheep st Noxon Wm., tailor and hatter, Causeway Osmond George, solicitor, Sheep st Painter Richard, horse dealer and farmer, Palace Yard Painter Thomas, Master of the Diocesan School, and Organist at the Church, London rd PaUett James, carpenter, joiner, patten and clog maker, and shopkeeper, Mar ket sq Palmer John and Wm., ironmongers, tinmen, braziers, and agents for the sale of agricultural implements, Sheep st Pates Joseph, baker and flour dealer, Causeway Paxton George, coal merchant, Chapel st Paxton Jonas, auctioneer, appraiser, and land agent, Sheep st Paxton Wm., farmer, and steward to Sir Gregory Turner, Langford Farm Phillips Ann, milliner and dress maker, Causeway PhUlips John, victualler, Six Bells, Causeway Phittips Thomas, brewer, &c. ; h Sheep st Phillips Thomas, grocer, tea and provi sion dealer, London rd Phillips Wm. George, farmer, King's-end Pickin John, shopkeeper, King's-end Plant James, boot • and shoe maker, Causeway PoweU John, farmer, Bignall House Pratt Thomas, victualler, shopkeeper and poulterer, Rose and Crown, Market pi Price Matthew, tailor, King's-end Pritchett Thomas, shopkeeper, Sheep st Renn Samuel, carpenter, King's-end Reynolds John, victualler and butcher, Black Boy, Market pi Reynolds Joseph, ReUeving Officer, Back Way Reynolds Thomas, farmer, Wretchwick Roberts George, iron and brass founder, Sheep st Robinson George, victualler, carpenter and joiner, Angel, Sheep st SandUand Thomas Burgess, chemist, druggist, and tea dealer ; agent to the Globe Fire and Life Insurance Com pany, Market pi Savings Bank, London rd ; Painter Thomas, Actuary ; open on Fridays from 12 to 1 Scrivener Arthur, milliner, straw bonnet maker, and shoe warehouse, Market pi Scott John, butcher, Market pi Shaw Thomas, saddler and harness maker, Sheep st Shepherd Joseph, victuaUer and vete rinary surgeon, King's Arms, Family Hotel and Posting House, Market Hill Sheppard Sarah, victuaUer, George, Mar ket pi Shillingford Charles, brewer, &c. ; h near the Brewery Shillingford and Phillips, brewers, malt sters, and coal merchants, Sheep st Shirley Charles, corn factor, Market pi Shrewsbury Sarah, milUner and dress maker, Sheep st Shrewsbury Thomas, poulterer, Sheep st Sirrett Wm., blacksmith and farrier, Market pi Smith Benjamin, carpenter and joiner, . Sheep st Smith EUzabeth, printer, &c. ; h Market pl Smith Elizabeth and Son, printers, book sellers, bookbinders, stationers, music sellers and newspaper agents ; agents to the County Fire and Provident Life Offices, Market pl Smith George, gardener and seedsman, Market Hill Smith James, day school master and col lector of rents, Chapel st Smith James, farmer and coal merchant, Sheep st Smith John, Parish Clerk, Sheep st Smith Josiah, printer, &c. ; Registrar of Marriages for the Bicester District; and agent to the Albion Life Insurance Company ; h Causeway Smith Martha, milliner and (Jress maker, Causeway Smith Thomas, boot and shoe maker, Sheep st Sparrow Wm., yeast dealer, Sheep st OF TRADES, ETC.] BICESTEE. 123 Sparshatt Eliza, Mistress of National School; h Sheep st Sparshatt Frederick, hat manufacturer, Sheep st Spencer Ann, miUiner and dress maker, Sheep st Spencer Wm., butcher, Sheep st Steden James, shopkeeper, Crockwell Stevens George, tailor, Sheep st Stock Simon, glass, china, and earthen ware dealer, Market sq Taylor Jonathan, Unen draper, haber dasher, hosier, and tea dealer, Cause way Tebby George, grocer, tea and provision dealer, hop and bacon factor ; agent to the Goods Department of the London and North-Western RaUway Company, Sheep st Thomas Rebecca P., Christian Know ledge Society's Depot, Market pl Thomas Wm., stone-mason, Sheep st Thorn Elizabeth, shopkeeper, Sheep st Tibbetts Sarah, straw bonnet maker, Causeway Tomkins John, boot and shoe maker, Market pl Tompkins John, saddler and harness maker, Sheep st Townsend Thomas, wheelwright, King's- end Truby Thomas, shopkeeper, hardware and marine store dealer, Sheep st Tubb George, grocer, tea and provision dealer, maltster and hop merchant, Market HiU Turner Wm. CuUen, solicitor ; Clerk to the Magistrates, the County Court, the Bicester and Enstone Turnpike Trust, and Commissioner for taking Affidavits of Married Women, London rd Wadden Samuel, hair dresser, Sheep st Wait Mary, stay maker, milliner and dress maker, day school, Chapel st Wakelin Wm., plumber, painter, and glazier, Causeway Wakelin Wm., plumber, painter, glazier, and ironmonger, Sheep st Walford John Thursby, Postmaster, High Constable, Stamp Distributor, and Clerk to the Commissioners, Cause way Walter Thomas, buUder, carpenter and joiner, Sheep st Ward John, basket and sieve maker, Causeway Ward Wm., slater and plasterer, Cause way Welch James, mason, slater and plas terer, Sheep st Wells John, grocer, tea and provision dealer, and vendor of British wines, Market sq Whale Wm. and James, wheel and plough wrights, Sheep st White Fanny, milliner and dress maker, shoe warehouse, Sheep st Wilkins Thomas, blacksmith and farrier, Sheep st Williams Charles, beer retailer, builder, carpenter, joiner, coal dealer, furniture broker and shopkeeper, Royal Oak, Sheep st Williams George, boot and shoe maker, Chapel st Williams George, Post Office Messenger, stationer, and shopkeeper, King's-end Williams Wm., ironmonger, tinman and brazier, London rd Wills Thomas, builder and mason, Sheep st Wilson Thomas, Master of Blue Coat School ; h Chapel st Woodcock Wm., shopkeeper, Causeway Woodward George, surgeon, Market Hill Woodward Henry, surgeon, Causeway CLASSIFICATION OF TEADES, PROFESSIONS, ETC. Agents (see also Insurance Agents). — Finch Wm. (for London and Dublin Porter, Market Hill Goble James (house), Sheep st Hewitt George (newspaper), Mar ket pl Loekley Thomas (coal), Sheep st Palmer John and Wm. (for agri cultural implements), Sheep st (continued). Paxton Jonas (land), Sheep st Smith Elizabeth and Son (news paper), Market pl Tebby George (of Goods Depart ment of London and North- Western Railway), Sheep st Auctioneer and Appraiser. — Paxton Jonas, Sheep st 124 BICESTEE. [classified list Bikers and Flour Dealers. — Bennett Wm., Sheep st Bradbury Charles, Sheep st Bradbury Wm., Sheep st Hadland Charles, Causeway Howse Isaac, Market pl Jones John, Sheep st Jones Wm., Sheep st Morris George, Causeway Morris Wm., Sheep st Pates Joseph, Causeway Bankers. — Bicester Bank, Market pl; Tubb Henry M. and George, proprietors; draw on Masterman and Uo. ; open from 10 till 4 Savings Bank, London rd ; Painter Thomas, Actuary ; open on Fri days, from 12 to 1 Basket Maker. — Ward John, Causeway Beer Retailers (see also Hotels, Inns, and Taverns). — Hudson John, Star, Sheep st Williams Charles, Royal Oak, Sheep st Bird and Animal Preserver. — Castle Richard, Causeway Blacksmiths. — Berry Emanuel, King's- end Facey Wm., Sheep st Heritage Thomas, London rd Sirrett Wm. (and farrier), Market Pl Wilkins Thomas (and farrier), Sheep st Booksellers, Printers, Bookbinders, and Stationers. — Hewett George, (li thographer and engraver), Mar ket pl Smith Elizabeth and Son, (and music seUers), Market pl Boot and Shoe Makers. Casemore Joseph, Sheep st Casemore Richard, Chapel st East Abraham, Causeway Fundell George, Market Hill Greenwood James, Causeway Hancks Edmund, Sheep st Harris Thomas, Sheep st Hounslow George, Chapel st King Thomas, King's-end Moulding Wm., Sheep st Plant James, Causeway Scrivener Arthur (dealer), Market Pl Smith Thomas, Sheep st Tomkins John, Market pl White Fanny (dealer), Sheep st WUliams George, Chapel st Braziers and Tin-Plate Workers. — Bar ratt Wm., Church Row Palmer John, Sheep st Williams Wm., London rd Brewers. Shillingford and PhiUips, Sheep st Bricklayers and Stonemasons. — Grimsley Thomas, Causeway Hudson John, Sheep st Thomas Wm., Sheep st Welch James, Sheep st Wills Thomas, Sheep st British Wine Manufacturer. — Finch Wm., Market Hill Builders (see also Joiners). — Egerton John, King's end Egerton Thomas, Causeway Grimsley Thomas, Causeway Grimsley Wm., Sheep st Jennings Thomas, Causeway Walter Thomas, Sheep st Williams Charles, Sheep st Wills Thomas, Sheep st Butchers. — Baker Thomas, Sheep st Bonham Thomas, Sheep st Bucknell Wm., Sheep st Foster George, Causeway Harris James, Market sq Jackson Charles, Sheep st Malms Wm., King's-end Miller Wm. Edward, Market HiU Reynolds John, Market pl Scott John, Market pl Spencer Wm., Sheep st Cabinet Maker and Upholsterer. — Layton George, Market Hill Chemists and Druggists. — Bates John, Market pl Harper Edward, Causeway Sandiland Thomas Burgess, Mar ket pl Chimney Sweepers. — Clifton David, Sheep st Hines John, Crockwell Coal Dealers, retail (see also Coal Mer chants) — Harris James, Sheep st Williams Charles, Sheep st Goal Merchants. — Harne Thomas, King's- end Cottage Paxton George, Chapel st Shillingford and PhUlips, Sheep st Smith James, Sheep st Cooper. — Hazell Wm., Sheep st China, Glass, and Earthenware Dealers. — Lamb James, Market sq Stock Simon, Market pl Confectioners. — Chamberlayne William, Sheep st Jones Wm., Sheep st Morris George, Causeway Gurriersand Leather Cutters. — Heritage Henry, Causeway Johnson Wm. and Stephen John, London rd OF trades, etc.] BICESTEE. 125 Cutlers (working). — Carthew Wm., Mar ket pl Jackson Thomas, Causeway Dyer. — Harris Thomas, Sheep st Farmers. — Deakins Edward, London rd Freeman John, Sheep st Painter Richard (andhorse dealer), Palace Yard Paxton Wm., Langford Farm Phillips Wm. George, King's-end Powell John, Bignall House Reynolds Thomas, Wretchwick Smith James, Sheep st Fishmongers. — Clements James, Sheep st Grimsley John, jun., Franklin's Yard Gardeners. — Bonner Wm. (nurseryman and seedsman), Crockwell Tracey Wm. (nurseryman and seedsman), Sheep st Goble James (nurseryman and seedsman), Sheep st Grimsley John, sen. (jobbing), Franklin's Yard Harwood Wm. (and seedsman), Sheep st Hunt George (and seedsman), London rd Smith George (and seedsman), Market HU1 Grocers, Tea and Provision Dealers (see also Shopkeepers). — Bathe John, Sheep st Coleman Ann, Sheep st Finch Wm., Market Hill Greenwood Harry WaUcer, Market Pl Tubb George, Market Hill Phillips Thomas, London rd Tebby George, Sheep st Wells John, Market sq Gun Maker. — Castle Richard (and bell- hanger), Causeway Hair Dressers. — Howse George, Market Pl Howse John (and perfumer), Mar ket sq Wadden Samuel, Sheep st Hatters. — Baker Samuel, Market sq Barrett Robert and Co. (manufac turers), Sheep st Claridge and Chinner, Market pl Hitchman Wm., Sheep st Noxon Wm., Causeway Sparshatt Frederick (manufac turer), Sheep st Hotels, Inns, and Taverns. — Angel, Robin son George, Sheep st Bear, Briant Newman, Sheep st Bell, Gessey Wm., Sheep st Hotels, dc. (continued). — Black Boy' Reynolds John, Market pl Cross Keys, Frowd Henry, Mar ket pl Crown Commercial Hotel, King Henry, Sheep st Dog, Harris Wm., Market pl Fox, Buswell James, King's-end George, Sheppard Sarah, Market pl Heritage Thomas (.and licensed to let horses), London rd King's Arms Family Hotel and Posting House, Shepherd Jo seph, Market Hill King's Head, Line Henry, London rd Plough, Harper Sarah, Sheep st Red Lion, Capell Ann, Market pl Rose and Crown, Pratt Thomas, Market pl Six Bells, Phillips John, Causeway Swan, Harris George, Causeway Wheat Sheaf, Hitchman John, Sheep st White Hart, Burnham Thomas Eagles, Sheep st White Lion, Lockey Thomas, Sheep st Insurance Agents. — Accidental Death, Kirby George, Sheep st, and Hewiett George, Market sq Albion (Life), Smith Josiah, Causeway Atlas (Fire and Life), Kirby George, Sheep st County Hail-storm, Hewiett George, Market sq County (Fire) and Provident (Life), Smith Elizabeth and Son, Market pl Globe (Fire and Life), Sandi. land Thomas Burgess, Market Pl Hope Mutual (.Life) and Honesty Guarantee Society, Hewiett George, Market sq Industrial and General (Life and Deposit) Company, Hewiett George, Market sq Law Property Assurance and Trust Society, Foster Wm., London rd Phoenix (Fire), Lindsey Frederick Henry, Sheep st Royal Farmers' General (Fire, Life, and HaU-storm), Harris George, Causeway Sun (Fire and Life), Berriman John, Church Row Union (Fire and Life), Hewiett George, Market sq 126 BICESTEE. [classified list. Iron and Brass Founder. Roberts George, Sheep st Ironmongers. — Camozzi Eleanor, Mar ket pl Palmer John and Wm., Sheep st Wakelin Wm., Sheep st Williams Wm., London rd Joiners and Carpenters. — Egerton John, King's-end Egerton Thomas, Causeway Grantham Jeremiah, Sheep st Grimsley Wm., Sheep st Pallett James, Market sq Renn Samuel, King's-end Robinson George, Sheep st Smith Benjamin, Sheep st Walter Thomas, Sheep st Williams Charles, Sheep st Land Surveyor. Jennings Thomas, Causeway Linen and Woollen Drapers, Hosiers, §c, — Burrows and Gardner, Mar ket pl Claridge and Chinner, Market pl Gibbs John, Market sq Hitchman Wm., Sheep st Taylor Jonathan (linen and nosier), Causeway Maltsters. — Buswell James, King's-end Shillingford and Phillips, Sheep st Marine Store Dealer. — Truby Thomas, Sheep st Merchants — Corn, Timber, Hop, dc. (see also Coal Merchants). — Bathe John (hop), Sheep st Hitchman Elizabeth, Sheep st Liddington Richard (timber), London rd Shirley Charles (corn), Market pl Tebby George (hop), Sheep st Tubb George (hop), Market Hill Milliners and Dress Makers. — Bennett Sarah, Sheep st Elston Sarah, London rd Foster Helen, Causeway Heritage Mary Ann, Causeway King Emma, King's-end Phillips Ann, Causeway Scrivener A., Market pl Shrewsbury Sarah, Sheep st Smith Martha, Causeway Spencer Ann, Sheep st Wait Mary, Chapel st White Fanny, Sheep st Painters, Plumbers, and Glaziers. Jagger Jabez (painter only), Sheep st Litten James, Causeway Litten Wm., Market sq Wakelin Wm., Causeway Wakelin Wm., Sheep st Patten and Clog Maker. — Pallett James, Market sq Pawnbroker. Grantham Jeremiah, Sheep st Plasterers and Slaters. — Bowerman John, Sheep st Grimsley Thomas, Causeway Mortimer John, Chapel st Ward Wm., Causeway Welch James, Sheep st Poulterers. — Pratt Thomas, Market pl Shrewsbury Thomas, Sheep st Rope and Twine Makers. — Barrett Robert and Co., Sheep st Saddlers and Harness Makers. — Shaw Thomas, Sheep st Tompkins John, Sheep st Schools (boarding). — Eastons Elizabeth (ladies'), Causeway Ferguson Elizabeth M. (ladies' ), King's-end Foster Elizabeth (ladies'), Cause way Schools (day). — Baker Mary, Sheep st Cox Jane, Sheep st Croton Matilda, Causeway Elstone John, London rd Smith James, Chapel st Wait Mary, Chapel st Shopkeepers. — Baker Thomas, Sheep st Biggs Joseph, Sheep st Bowerman Eliza, Causeway Bowerman George, Causeway Clifton Elizabeth, Sheep st Clifton Henry, Sheep st Dean John, King's-end Goom Ann, Sheep st Green John, Chapel st Grimsley Wm., Sheep st Heritage Charles, Market pl Hirons Catherine, Sheep st Hudson Wm., Crockwell Pallett James, Market sq Pickin John, King's-end Pratt Thomas, Market pl Pritchett Thomas, Sheep st Steden James, Crockwell Thorn Elizabeth, Sheep st Truby Thomas (and hardware dealer), Sheep st Williams Charles, Sheep st Williams George, King's-end Woodcock Wm., Causeway Solicitors. — Foster Wm., London rd Kirby George, Sheep st Mills Francis Burton, Sheep st Moore George, Sheep st Osmond George, Sheep st Turner Wm. Cullen, London rd Stay Maker.— Wait Mary, Chapel st Straw Bonnet Makers. Greenwood Fanny, Market pl POST office, etc.] BICESTEE. 127 Straw Bonnet Makers (continued). Scrivener A., Market pl Tibbetts Sarah, Causeway Surgeons. — Dawson Thomas, Market Hill Murchilson Samuel, Sheep st Woodward George, Market Hill Woodward Henry, Causeway Tailors. — Baker Samuel (and woollen draper), Market sq Clark Thomas, Chapel st Couiing John, Sheep st Couiing Thomas, Sheep st George Henry, Sheep st Hollis Wm., Market pl Howse Charles, King's-end Noxon Wm., Causeway Price Matthew, King's-end Stevens George, Sheep st Tallow Chandlers. — Bathe John, Sheep st Coleman Ann, Sheep st Tanners. — Johnson Wm. and Stephen John, London rd Toy Dealers. — Howse George, Market pl Howse John, Market sq Veterinary Surgeon. — Shepherd Joseph, Market Hill Watch and Clock Makers. Camozzi Eleanor (and jeweller), Market Pl Lamb James, Market sq Wheelwrights. Baughan Thomas, King's-end Townsend Thomas, King's-end Whale Wm. and James (and plough makers), Sheep st Wine and Spirit Merchants. — Hitchman Elizabeth, Sheep st Hitchman Wm., Sheep st Humphries Wm., Sheep st Wood Carver. — Batsford James, London rd POST OFFICE, NEARLY OPPOSITE THE CHURCH. Mr. John Thursby Walford, Postmaster. Oxford, box closes, 10 p.m. ; dispatched, 4 45 a.m. London Day, and the North, box closes, 9 15 a.m. ; dispatched, 9 45 a.m. London Night, and the North, box closes, 7 30 p.m. ; dispatched, 8 15 p.m. London Night, and the North (Sunday), box closes, 5 15 p.m. ; dispatched, 5 52 p.m. Money Order business transacted from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. CARRIERS, Showing the Inns they stop at, and times of departure. Sheep st, Wed. and King's-End, Wed. Head, Arncott — Deeley, Fri., 4 p.m. Banbury— Edmonds, King's-end, Mon. and Thurs., S a.m. Brackley — Wisdom, Red Lion, Market pl, Fri., 4 p.m. BrUl— Oakley, Cross Keys, Market pl, Fri., 4 p.m. Fencott — Goddard, Red Lion, Market pl, Fri., 4 p.m. Hethe— Watts, Cross Keys, Market pl, Fri., 4 p.m. Kirtlington — Jones, Red Lion, Market pl, Fri., 4 p.m. London — Franklin, Sheep st, no stated time Oxford — Goble, Sat., 8 a.m. Oxford — Edmonds, and Sat., 8 a.m. Piddington— Sulstone, King's London rd, Fri., 4 p.m. Souldern — Bates, Cross Keys, Market pl, Fri., 4 p.m. Twyford — Haines, Red Lion, Market pl, Fri., 4 p.m. Twyford — Lambourn, Red Lion, Market pl, Fri., 4 p.m. £} 128 BANBUEY. BANBURY, WITH NEITHEOP. it(^ANBURY, with NEITHROP, is situate near the northern extremity of the County of Oxford, in the Hundred of its own name, on the banks of the River CherweU. Distant from London, by road, 75 miles, and 86 by the Great Western Railway ; 28 S. of Coventry ; 28 S.W. of Northampton ; 13 N.E. of Chipping- Norton ; 17 W. by N. of Buckingham; 39 S.E. of Birmingham; 40 N.E. of Cheltenham; 9 N.W. of Brackley; 23 N. of Oxford; and 36 N.W. of Aylesbury. The town is built in a deep valley, surrounded on all sides by delightful meadows and highly-cultivated fields of red loam. The parish extends about four-and-a- quarter miles from north to south, and about three miles from east to west. The population of the town in 1801 numbered 2,755 souls; in 1831, 3,787; in 1841, 3,746 ; and in 1851, 8,220 ; and the country population of the parish was respectively in 1801,3,810; in 1831, 5,906 ; in 1841, 6,753; and in 1851, 8,220. Banbury is a place of great antiquity, and is supposed to have been a Roman station of some importance during the rule of that people in this country. Ry the Saxons it was called " Banesbyrig," of which the present name is a contraction. The town and neighbouring country has been the theatre of war, and suffered greatly from the fury of contending armies. In the year 1496 this place was the scene of important conflicts between the rival houses of York and Lancaster, the most dis astrous and sanguinary of which was the battle of Banbury, fought on the plain of Danesmoor, near Edgcote, a village about six miles distant, on which occasion the army of the Yorkists was commanded by the Earl of Pembroke, and that of the Lancasterians by the Earl of Warwick, the former of whom suffered a defeat. Pembroke and his brother, Sir Richard Herbert, were taken prisoners and brought to the block, andin a few days afterwards Edward IV. was himself made prisoner. Danesmoor, too, is said to have been the scene of one of the many battles fought between the Saxons and the Danes. About the year 914, the Danes from Leicester and Northampton devastated Banbury and the adjacent country. At Hook-Norton and other places they slew, plundered, and destroyed all in their way, tUl at length the people, becoming desperate, assembled, and completely expelled them from the country, and took from them their plunder. During the war between Charles I. and his Parliament, the inhabitants supported the latter, in whose cause the castle was garrisoned, but after the battle of Edgehill it was taken by the Royalists, when Sir W. Compton held it for thirteen weeks against Colonel Fiennes, the Commander of the Parliamentarians, when he was relieved by the arrival of the Duke of Newcastle. It was afterwards besieged by Colonel Whalley, and surrendered on honourable terms, after being invested for a period of ten weeks — the King having joined the Scottish army. Banbury received a Charter of Incorporation from Mary, which was confirmed by James I., and extended by George I. Under the Municipal Reform Act, it is governed by a Mayor, four Aldermen, and twelve Councillors, who elect the usual officers, including the Recorder. BANBUBY. 129 The Town Hall is a small building of ancient date, situate in the Market Place, with bell-turret, in front of which is a quarter-clock and the borough arms. This place is on the eve of being pulled down, and will be replaced by a new building, which is to be erected in Bridge Street. County Magistrates' Petty Sessions, Banbury and Bloxham North Division, are held here on the third Thursday in the months of January, February, May, June, July, August, October, November, December; and twice a month in March, April, and September. G. Moore and T. G. Judge, magistrates. • Petty Sessions are held every Monday, and General Quarter Sessions four times a year. The town has enjoyed the elective franchise uninterruptedly since the reign of Queen Mary. The Mayor is the returning officer. The town has been considerably improved under an Act of Parliament obtained in the sixth year of the reign of George IV., and has of late years been greatly extended by the erection of handsome terraces and genteel villas. The streets con sist of well-built houses and handsome shops, and are lighted with gas. The inhabitants are abundantly supplied with water, and enjoy the accommodation of two railways, namely, the Great Western and the London and North-Western, both of the stations of which are situated at the bottom of Bridge Street. The town has long been celebrated for its pastry, and large quantities of its far- famed "Banbury Cakes" are supplied to London and other parts of England. The manufactures of plush, shag, girth-webbing, horse-cloth, &c, are carried on here. Woolstapling, brewing, and malting flourish considerably, and there is likewise a great trade carried on in hops, corn, coals, &c. On the CherweU are several corn miUs, and the brewers of this town are famed for the production of excellent malt liquor. Banbury is one of the cleanest, best regulated, and most orderly towns in the kingdom, as may be judged from the fact of there being only four policemen. The markets are held here on Thursday, and are attended by throngs of persons from the adjacent country. Some idea may be formed of the extent of its commerce from the fact of nearly 300 carriers attending it, many of whom visit it on two other days in the week. (See list.) The Fairs are toll-free, for which see page 105. Secretary to the Wool Fair, Mr. WiUiam Caless. The Church is a large stone building in the Roman style of architecture, and was first opened for Divine Service on 5th September, 1797, on which occasion Dr. Crotch, Professor of Music at the University of Oxford, presided at the organ, and the choristers of Magdalene College, Oxford, also attended; but although openedfor Divine Service, it was not until the year 1822 that the additions of the tower and portico were made. The building was designed by R. CockeriU, Esq. The tower is of circular form, and is placed at the western entrance. It rises to the height of 133 feet, and contains a beautiful peal of eight beUs, besides a quarter-clock and chimes. The interior is a square of 90 feet, exclusive of the chancel, and has a spa cious gallery on each side, sixteen feet in breadth. This gallery, as well as the roof, is supported by twelve circular columns, eight of which, placed in the form of an octagon, uphold the dome-shaped roof at the centre ; the other four complete the 130 BANBUEY. square, and support the gaUery and the other parts of the roof. The whole of the interior (excepting the parts underneath the galleries, which are allotted to the poor and the children of the schools) is pewed with Norway oak, and will accommodate an audience of 2,300 persons, including 500 sittings which are free, and 160 sittings for the children belonging to the schools. The chancel measures 28ft. 3in. by 26ft. 10in., and contains the altar-piece, which was preserved from the old church when it was pulled down in 1790. The whole buUding has been lighted with gas since the year 1841. The chancel contains'two monuments ; one, on the strath side, and near the eastern corner, bears the following inscription on a block of granite, upon which is the figure of Faith, carved in white marble: — "To the memory of Ann Dolly, daughter of Paynton Pigott, Esquire, and wife of Bernard Brocas, of Wakefield and Beaurepaire, in the Counties of Berks and Hants, Esquire ; deceased, November xxviii., MDCCCXXIV., Aged xxi. Years." Near the western end of the chancel, also on the south side, is the other monument, to the memory of another member of the Pigott family, and very elaborate. The living of Banbury is a Vicarage, in the gift of the Bishop of Oxford. Rev. WiUiam Wilson, jun., M.A., Vicar; Rev. V. Blake, B.A., Rev. M. W. Currie, B.A., and Rev. James Wentworth Elger, B.A.. Curates; Mr. George Beere, Clerk; Mr. Frederick MarshaU, Organist; WiUiam Garrett, Sexton. Service — 8 a.m. ; Communion and Sacrament — 10 45 a.m., 2 30 and 6 30 p.m., except on the first Sunday in every month, and then service com mences 10 30 a.m. ; every morning, 9 30, and Wednesday evenings, 6 30. Christ Church is a handsome stone building, in the Gothic style of architecture, now in course of erection in Fish Street. Mr. Perry, of Henley-on-Thames, is the architect, and Mr. Hope, of Oxford, is the builder, and it is expected to be conse crated shortly. There is also a New Chapel erected at Neithrop, belonging to the Church of England, and dedicated to St. Paul the Apostle, which was consecrated on the 7th of February, 1853. The Baptist Chapel is a handsome stone building, situate in Bridge Street. Rev. W. T. Anderson, Minister. Service — 10 30 a.m. and 6 p.m. The Calvtnistic Methodist Chapel is a small edifice built of brick, and situate in West Bar Street, erected about fifteen years ago. No stated Minister. Service — 10 30 a.m. and 2 30 p.m. The Friends' Meeting House, the first Dissenting place of worship in Banbury, was situate in the Horse Fair, and was erected in the years 1664-5. The present erection is on the site of the former one, and was built in 1750. Service— 10 0 a.m. and 3 0 p.m. in winter; 10 0 a.m. and 5 0 p.m. in summer. Adjacent to the buUding is a women's meeting house, devoted to those occasions when the females transact their separate business : this buUding is of earlier erection than the present men's meeting house. At Banbury the Central Meeting of the District is held, known among the fraternity as " Banbury Monthly Meeting." The Independent Chapel is situated in Church Lane, and was erected in the year 1790. This was for a time supplied by Lady Huntingdon's ministers, and the service of the Church of England was performed here. The late Mr. Hughes, of BANBUEY. 131 Oxford, has left an endowment for the Minister of this Chapel. The Rev. G. Wallace, Minister. Service — 10 30 a.m. and 6 0 p.m. The Particular Baptist Chapel is a large, handsome building, situated in Bridge Street, erected in the year 1841, upon the spot where the ancient Alterstone Inn stood, which was taken down to make room for the present structure. There is a burial-ground attached. Rev. W. T. Henderson, Minister. Service — 10 30 a.m., 2 30 and 6 0 p.m.: Tuesdays, 6 0 p.m. The Primitive Methodist Chapel is a smaU brick building situate in Broad Street, buUt in 1847. Revd. H. Pope and Revd. Geo. Warner, Ministers. Service 10 30 a.m., 2 and 6 p.m. ; School at 9 a.m. The Roman Catholic Chapel is a spacious building situate in South Bar Street. It was commenced in the year 1835, and completed in 1838, and is dedicated to St. John. The edifice, designed by Mr. Derick, is a mixture of various orders of archi tecture, and has an embattled tower, 102 feet high, with four immense pinnacles. There are burial vaults underneath, and the priest's (Revd. Wm. Tandy, D.D.) house is attached. Previous to the erection of the above edifice, the service of the Romish Church was performed in a smaU building at Warkworth, and on its completion the bodies interred there were removed to Banbury. The Unitarian Chapel is a handsome stone building in the Horse Fair. It was erected in the year 1850, on the site of the former chapel, which is supposed to have been erected in the reign of Charles II.; and between the years 1790 and 1797, while the Parish Church was being rebuUt, this building was used by the Church congre gation. There is a considerable endowment to this Meeting House. The Revd. H. Hunt Piper, Minister. Service — 10 45 a.m., 2 30 and 6 p.m. The Wesleyan Methodist Chapel is a large brick building situated in Church Lane. Revd. R. Hornabrook and Revd. R. Bell, Ministers. Service — 10 30 a.m., 2 30 and 6 p.m. The British School is a handsome building, situated in Crouch Street, built in 1839. There are at this time 180 boys and 80 girls under tuition, but the school would accommodate 230 of each sex. J. A. Gillett, Esq., Treasurer ; Mr. James Cadbury, Secretary ; Mr. WUliam Smith, Master ; Mrs. Sophia Pew, Mistress. The New British School, supported by subscription, and under Government in spection, is situated in the Shades. It has only been established a few months. There are now 70 scholars (girls). Miss Potts, Treasurer; E.Cobb, Secretary; Emma Jessett, Mistress. The National and Blue Coat School, erected 1817, is a commodious brick building, situate outside North Bar Street, and supported by subscription. There are now 120 boys, and 116 girls in the school. Amelia Musket, Mistress. On Sun day, the scholars number respectively, 150 boys and 170 girls. In the above school room are educated every evening about 50 adults, by the clergy for the time being. The National Ineant School was erected in 1850. Charlotte Reynolds, Mistress. The Ineant School is a neat brick building in Church Passage, erected 1835. There are at present between 200 and 250 scholars. Mr. John Head, Treasurer ; 132 BANBUEY. Miss M. A. Beesley, F. Burgess, and J. GiUett, Secretaries ; Miss F. A. Johnson, Mistress. The CherweU Street Branch of the Infant School is a, neat building, of modern erection (1851), and there are at present 112 scholars on the books. Miss EUza- beth Fulcher, Mistress. The Roman Catholic Schools are attached to the chapel, in South Bar Street, for boys, girls, and infants, who are educated under the superintendence of the Sisters of Charity of St. Paid. The Wesleyan Infant School is situated at the back of the chapel, in Church Passage, and it has an entrance from Parsons Street. Teachers various. St. John's Priory is situate at the top of South Bar Street, and is a branch from the Convent of St. Jacques, at Chartres. The order is one of the few that survived the shock of the Revolution. Its Sisters were dispersed, but the order was restored by Napoleon I., who gave it to the house of St. Jacques, in place of one which had been alienated from it. They have been located at this place between five and six years. Their rules are very stringent, even obliging them to risk their lives for the benefit of their afflicted neighbours, and they assiduously devote themselves to all works of charity. The present Triory once formed a portion of that of St. John the Baptist, suppressed by Henry VIII. The Superioress is Madame Dupuis. A boarding school for young ladies is attached to the convent' under the superintendence of the Sisters. The Mechanics' Institution is a brick building, situate in Church Passage, and was erected in 1835. Its affairs are conducted by a committee of fifteen, of whom the Right Hon. and Rev. Lord Saye and Sele is President. Mr. George Beere> Treasurer; Mr. Henry Rolls, Secretary; Mr. William Pottinger, Librarian. The library contains about 1500 volumes, and the annual income of the Society is about £80. In the same building is a Subscription Reading Room, and lectures are frequently delivered. Subscriptions from Is. to 2s. per quarter. The County Court is held at the Town Hall, monthly. Frederick Dinsdale, Esq., Judge; John Fortescue, Esq., Clerk; Mr. William Hutchings, High Bailiff; Mr- William Gardener, Sub-Bailiff; Mr. James Hall, Broker. The Police Station is situated in High Street. Mr. William Thompson, Super intendent, and four Police Officers. The Permanent Benefit Building Society was established in October, 1849. Its meetings are held at the White Lion Hotel, on the third Monday in every month from 7 to 9 p.m. Colonel North, Joseph Ashby Gillett, 'Esq., and Archer Robert Tawney, Esq., Trustees ; Messrs. W. Barrett, W. Brain, R. H. Brooks, G. Cottam, G. Crosby, J. Danby, J. Drinkwater, J. Hyde, H. Stone, and T. H. Wyatt, Directors ; Mr. W. Barrett and Mr. C. Neighbour, Auditors ; Mr. B. W. Aplin, Solicitor; Mr. James Hall, Surveyor ; Mr. John Kilby, Secretary ; A. Scratchley, Esq., M.A., Fellow and Member of the Council of the Institute of Actuaries of Great Britain, Consult ing Actuary. The Theatre is a brick building, situated in Church Lane, and capable of holding between 200 and 300 persons, with the ordinary arrangement of boxes, pit, and BANBUEY. 133 gallery. It is opened every alternate year by Jackaman's Company, from Northamp ton, for a season of three months. The Agricultural Society was established in 1834. Colonel North, of Wroxton Abbey, Chairman of the Committee. Subscription, 7s. 6d. per annum, with an entrance fee of 5s. The Gas Works are situated nearly at the bottom of Bridge Street, and were erected in 1834, with a capital of £3,500, in shares of £25 each, which are at nearly double their cost price, so remunerative has the speculation proved. Mr. W. Quartermaine, Clerk and Secretary. The Inland Revenue Office is at the Buck and Bell Inn, Parsons Street. Mr. James Freegard, Supervisor and Examiner of Stamps ; Mr. W. Watts, 1st divi sion, Mr. F. Brothers, 2nd division, Officers ; Mr. W. New,- A. Hoyle, and E. Chap man, Ride Officers ; Mr. W. Watts, Inspector of Corn Returns. The Temperance Lecture Room is at the Wesleyan Chapel, Parsons Street. The Fire Engine Station. Mr. James Sharpe, Engineer. CHARITIES.— Blue Coat and National School. In 1714, the Honourable Charles North bequeathed £100 for the use of this charity, and in 1721 the foUowing sums were added, viz. : £10, the legacy of Mrs. Jane Hussey, and £20, the legacy of Martha Lane. In 1772 the further sum of £200 was left by Mrs. Ann North, and in 1725 a legacy of £40 from the Rev. — Fletcher was also added. Among the other benefactors of this charity were Thomas Abraham, alias Metcalfe, who in 1712 left a rent-charge of 40s. ; Mary Abraham, his relict, in 1723, left a rent-charge of a similar amount; Henry Abraham, alias Metcalfe, who in 1746 bequeathed £50 stock; Mr. Thompson, in 1752, bequeathed £100 ; Mrs. JaDe Lane, and Mrs. Millicent Welsh man, in 1730, Daniel Danvers, and Joseph Wyatt, in 1732, and William Hebcraft, left £20 each for the same purpose ; in 1774, Elizabeth Metcalfe left to the Trustees of this Charity £100, and the Rev. Wm. Harrison, £20. The Bridge and Highways Estate, consisting of several houses, shops, its additional appeUation from the noble famUy of LoveU. It is situate about two-and-a-half mUes W.N.W. from Witney, on the banks of the Windrush. The population, in 1851, was 450 souls. The old coach road from London to Chel tenham, Gloucester, Hereford, and South Wales passes through the Parish, in the northern part of which standa the village, forming, with the river which runs beneath, paraUel with the road, some very intereating scenery. At the east end of the village is the Parish Church ; and the ruins of an ancient baronial mansion, where once resided the noble famUy of the Lovells, are also to be seen. Extensive woods occupy the northern side of the Parish, beyond which lies the Royal Forest of Whichwood. Minster LoveU is a place of great antiquity, and haB given the title of Baron to several noble houses. It is mentioned by Camden, in his Remains concerning Britain. The Church of Minster Lovell was given by Maud, the wife of WUliam Lovell, to the Abbey of St. Mary de Ivry. Ivry was the place in Normandy where this noble family was settled, before Robert came to this country with WiUiam the Conqueror. In consequence of the gift of Maud, the Church became a cell of the Foreign Monas tery to which it waa attached, and an alien Priory of Benedictine Monks. It is a small building, in a state of Bubstantial preaervation, with a low tower, at the intersection of the nave and chancel. In the south transept is a tomb of very Bingular workman ship and beauty. It consiata of «. full-length figure of a man, clad in complete armour, lying on a pedeatal. The whole pedeatal, as well as the figure, is of marble, a little diBColoured by age, but still capable of being restored to its original purity. There is a partial fissure in the figure, owing to the settlement at one end of the pedestal. The figure itself and the armour are beautifuUy chiseUed, with the hands clasped, and the head and feet reposing on two pieces of carved work. The coats of arms are worn plain by time, and are not capable of being distinguished. There is no inscription on this tomb, so rare a monument in a country church, to indicate to whose memory it was erected, but there is no doubt that it was buUt in honour of one MINSTER LOVELL— BRIZE NORTON. 243 of the knights or barons of the Lovell famUy ; and it ia a matter of wonder that no other monument ia to be seen in this church to perpetuate the memory of a family bo noble and so long settled in thia place. The Uving i8 a Discharged Vicarage, in the diocese and archdeaconry of Oxford, and in the patronage of Eton College. The Rev. Gascoigne Frederick Whittaker, M.A., Curate ; Mr. John Lock, Clerk. Service — 10 30 a.m., 2 30 p.m. DIRECTORY. Whittaker Revd. Gascoigne Frederick, Lock Elizabeth, victualler, Swan M.A., Curate, Parsonage House Batts Joaeph, farmer, Cot Farm Benfield James, Parish Constable Brooks Wm., licensed tea-dealer Butler Richard, farmer, and Churchwarden Clemans Decimus, victuaUer, White Hart Cox Wm., mason Dumbleton James, baker and shopkeeper Gillett John, farmer, and Churchwarden, Manor Farm Hale Jane, farmer Hudson Ann, farmer, miller, and baker Lock John, wheelwright, carpenter, and Parish Clerk Mundy Benjamin, Postmaster, and shop keeper Price James, market gardener, and farmer Smith James, blacksmith Stone Samuel, cheese factor, and farmer Tidmarsh Thomas, farmer Walker John, farmer Warden John, shoe maker Wheeler Walter Edward, farmer Post Omtce. — Mr. Benjamin Mundy, Sub-Postmaater. Arrival, 10 30 a.m. ; dispatch, 3 p.m. BRIZE NORTON. (©SRIZE NORTON ia a Parish Bituated on the road from Bampton to Bur ford, four mUes S.E. of the latter place, and five S.W. of Witney. The population, in 1851, waa 714 inhabitanta. The Manor was long in the family of Greenwood, (descended from one of the daughters of the great Sir Thomas More), who once resided at the Manor House, a fine old maasion, and now the residence of Mr. John Worley, farmer. There was a CathoUc Chapel adjoining, which was destroyed many years ago. The Church, dedicated to St. Brize, is a plain but ancient building, consisting of nave, aisle, and chancel, with tower at the west end,, which contains three bells. In the chancel is a piscina ; and in a chantry chapel, on the north side of the chancel, is a stone effigy of an armed knight, remarkable for its antiquity and good preservation, in memory of one Johnes Daubengue, who died in 1346. In the church are several memorials of the Greenwood family, together with many other monuments. The living is a Discharged Vicarage, iu the Deanery of Bampton. The patronage is vested in the Dean and Canons of Christ Church, Oxford. Rev. John Penson, M.A., Vicar ; Mr. Job Joynes, Clerk. Service — 11 a.m. and 2 30 p.m. The School is endowed with £5 per annum, left in 1723, by Goddard Carter, Esq., of Alvescot. Mr. William James, Master. 244 BRIZE NOBTON.— YELFOBD. DIRECTORY. Penson Rev. John, M.A., Vicar, Vicarage House GiUett Miss Rachel Akers Charles, farmer, and seedsman Akers Joseph, grocer, confectioner, and baker Akers Joseph, market gardener, and seeds man Akers Mary Ann, grocer, baker, and Postmistress Akers Thomas, cattle dealer, drillman, and Constable Akers Wm., confectioner Cooper George, farmer, and maltster Dipper Philip, mason Gardner James, farmer GUlett George, farmer, Astrop Farm GUlett John, farmer GUlett Thomas, farmer, corn dealer, and seedsman, Kilkenny Farm HaU Mary, farmer HoUis John, carpenter, and agricultural machine maker James John, slop-seller and shopkeeper James Wm., schoolmaster Joynes Job, Parish Clerk Judd Samuel, boot and shoe maker Lord Christopher, farmer Lord John, timber merchant Lunn Wm., farm Steward to T. S. Mid dleton, Esq., Grange and Grove Farms Major Edward, carpenter and cooper Morley Wm., farmer and Churchwarden, Marsh Haddon Farm Nunney James, grocer, slater and plasterer Pratt John, victualler, Chequers Preston John, tailor Rawley James, shopkeeper and carrier Seacole John, butcher Shayler David, boot and shoe maker Sillman Limborough, victualler, and black smith, Carpenters' Arms Sillman Thomas, grocer and baker Smith Thomas, Parish Watchman Smith Wm., blacksmith Smith Wm., confectioner, and Constable Taylor Wm., carpenter, and agricultural machine maker Timms Edward, mason Timms George, mason and plasterer Timms John, boot and shoe maker Timms Wm., stone-mason TuckweU Richard, boot and shoe maker Worley John, farmer and Churchwarden, Manor Farm Post Oefioe. — Mary Ann Akers, Postmistress. Arrival, 9 a.m. ; dispatch, 4 p.m. Carrier to Cirencester. — Rawley James, Mon., to Witney ; Thur. and Sat., to Oxford. YELFORD. JELFORD is a very small Parish, with a population of 16 persons. Besides the Church, there is one farm-house and cottage in the Parish. Yelford is i° situated about three mUes south-west of Witney. The Church, which is smaU, consists of nave, or body, and chancel. It is well fitted up with fine old oaken open seats. The living is a Rectory, in the patronage of W. J. LenthaU, Esq. Rev. H. Foulkes, D.D., Principal of Jesus CoUege, Oxford, Rector ; Mr. James Brooks, Clerk. Service — 11 a.m. DIRECTORY. Brooks James, Parish Clerk Campin John, farmer, Churchwarden, Overseer, and Guardian STANTON HABCOUBT. 24 5 STANTON HARCOURT. JTANTON HARCOURT, situated five mUes south-east from Witney, and two miles south from Eynsham, is a large but neat village : its population, in 1851, was 699 souls. The Parish, originally called Stanton, derived its addi tional name from the family of the Harcourts, a branch of a noble family in Nor mandy, who have been in possession of the Manor nearly seven centuries. At a short distance from the viUage are three large monumental stones, called the DevU'a CoU or Quoits, of which the history is entirely a matter of conjecture. Wharton supposes they were erected in commemoration of a battle fought near Bampton, between the British and Saxons, in 614. The Church, dedicated to St. Michael, is a fine ancient buUding, cruciform in plan, with an embattled tower, containing five bells. The principal monuments are in the aisle, called Harcourt's Chapel, which contains numerous and splendid memorials of the famUy. The Uving is a Discharged Vicarage, with the curacy of South Leigh, in the Deanery of Woodstock, and patronage of the Bishop of Oxford. Rev. William Percival Walsh, M.A., Vicar ; Mr. Stephen HoUoway, Clerk. Service — 10 30 a.m., in Winter, 10 30 a.m. and 6 p.m. in Summer. On a Tablet in the eouth transept is the foUowing : — Near this place lie the bodies of John Hewitt and Sarah Drew, an industrious young man and virtuous maiden, of this Parish, contracted in marriage, who, being with many others at harvest work, were both in one instant killed by lightning, on the last day of July, 1718. Think not by rigorous judgment seiz'd A pair so faithful could expire, Victims so pure, Heav'n saw well pleas'd, And snatch'd them in celestial Are. Live well, and fear no sudden fate : "When God calls virtue to the grave, Alike 'tis justice, soon or late, ^ Mercy alike to kill or save. Virtue unmov'd can hear the call, And face the flash that melts the ball. The above was composed by Pope. The School is endowed with £14 per annum. The Poor's Land yields an annual rent of £14 per annum ; and there are three tenements which are let free to poor peraons, by the parish. DIRECTORY. Walsh Percival, Esq., Harcourt Cottage Walsh Rev. Wm. Percival, M.A., Incum bent, Harcourt Lodge Andrews George, farmer Arnatt George, farmer, Parsonage House Batts George, wheelwright and carpenter Blake Alfred, farmer, University Farm, Sutton Blake Ann, farmer, PinkhUl Farm Blake John, victualler, Harcourt Arms Bond John, farmer Bond Richard, baker and shopkeeper Breakspear Wm., farmer Buckingham James, blacksmith Buckingham Philip, blacksmith Burcbell Wm., boarding and day school, and Postmaster Burden James, carrier Castle George, farmer Castle Joseph, victuaUer, Fox Castle Richard, Farm Bailiff to Mr. Wal ter, Sutton Clack John, farmer, Sutton Cox Sarah, farmer, Sutton F2 246 STANTON HABCOUBT.— NOETHMOOE. Dawson Richard, carpenter, Sutton Fitehett Joaeph, ehoe maker, Sutton Goodlake Charlotte, shopkeeper, Sutton Hinton James, shopkeeper Holloway Stephen, ehoe maker, and Parish Clerk Hudson Robert, farmer and dealer, Sutton Hutt James, farmer, Cutmill Jones Mary, farmer Judd James, boot and shoe maker, Sutton Lord Richard, farmer, Manor House Post Office.— Mr. Wm. Burchell, Sub-PostmaBter. Arrival, 9 30 a.m. ; dis patch 3 30 p.m. Carriers to Oxford. — Burden James, and Potter John, from Sutton, Wed. and Sat. Witney.— Potter John, Thur. Mountain Wm., farmer, miller, and meal man, Beard Mill Pimm Joseph, farmer Pimm Wm. and-Creorge, wheelwrights and carpenters Potter John, shopkeeper and carrier, Sutton - Walter Robert, farmer and shopkeeper, West End and Sutton Farms Warner PrisciUa, farmer, Tarwood Wood N0RTHI00R. j^tKORTHMOOR, or NORTHMORE, is a small Parish, situate on the borders of Berkshire, on the river Isis, about six-and-a-half mUea W.S.W. from Oxford, and six S.S.W. from Witney. Its population, in 1851, was 375 inhabitants. The Bociety of St. John's College, Oxford, are the principal landowners ; the Archbishop of York ia Lord of the Manor. The Parsonage Houae ia a substantial old building, in the Elizabethan style. MORETON is a small hamlet in this Parish, about one mile south of the viUage. The Church, dedicated to St. Dennis, is an old Norman structure, consisting of nave, transepts, chancel, and west tower, containing six bells. The altar ia of stone, and the altar-piece is a representation of the taking down from the Cross. The living is a perpetual Curacy, in the patronage of St. John's College. The Rev. Henry Heming, B.D., Incumbent; Mr. John Brooker, Clerk. Service — 10 30 a.m., and 3 p.m. There is a Free School here, supported by subscription. Charities. — The Church Estate consists of the Red Lion Inn, a small piece of land, and a few cottages. Richard Lydall, in 1718, left two cottages, five-and-a-half acres of land, now worth about £15 per annum, the rents to be expended in re-casting the great bell, setting up a clock, and in keeping the bells, tower, and clock in repair. The bells were re-cast and newly hung about the year 1765. A rent-charge of £2 per annum is received from a charity, of which Standlake receives one half, and North- moor a quarter : it is understood to arise from a bequest of Thomas Weale. The rent of about an acre of land purchased by Sir Edmund Warcupps, and Thomas Martin's gifts, is also given to the poor. The third part of the rents of about nine acres of land, purchaeed with thebequeat of Francis White, is also given to the poor of North- moor ; the other two thirds belong to the poor of Fifield. The Lord of the Manor pays £1 10s. per annum, in lieu, it is underatood, of Winter commons. NOBTHMOOB.— EYNSHAM. 247 DIRECTORY. Nalder The Misses Nalder Mrs., Moreton Barrett John, beer retaUer, Dun Cow Belcher Richard Hatton, miUer and farmer, Newbridge MiUs Brooker John, Parish Clerk Eagle Rachel, farmer Gardiner Wm., sieve and basket maker Keen Wm., farmer Moss Wm., boot and shoe maker Neal Thomas, grocer and baker Packer James, farmer and Churchwarden, Rectory House Pinnock Wm., farmer Skinner Mary, victualler, Chequers Taylor Stephen, carpenter Walter Moses, farmer, Moreton Walter Thomas, victualler, Red Lion Walter Wm., farmer, Moreton Walter Wm., farmer and Churchwarden Watkins Wm., farmer Webb James, carpenter Wright Charles, victualler, Rose, More- ton EYNSHAM fog^TQYNSHAM, an extensive Parish, situated on the Isis, including the hamlets of Uftll^'ft Ereeland and Barnard Gate, is situated five miles E. by S. of Witney, on the eStosi main road to Oxford, and six miles W.N.W. from the latter. Its popula- lation, in 1851, was 1942. Eynsham derives its name from the Saxon Egonesham, and was caUed a Royal ViUa. Here King Ethelred, by the advice of the Archbishops of Canterbury and York, held a councU, in which many decrees were enacted, both ecclesiastical and civU. A monastery of Benedictine Monks was founded here by Athelmar, or Aylmer, Earl of Cornwall and Devon, before the year 1005. About the time of the conquest, it was left desolate, and given by Remigius, Bishop of Lincoln, to the monastery of Stow, in Lincolnshire ; but it was restored and much augmented, on the removal of the Abbot and Monks from Stow hither, and by lands given by Robert Bloet, Bishop of Lincoln, in exchange for Newark and Stow. Camden tell3 us that Cuthwulfe the Saxon was the first who took the place from the Britons, after that important battle which decided the fate of Mercia. The monastery of Stow was founded and endowed by Godiva, wife of Leofric, Earl of Chester, and was annexed to the Abbey of Eynsham as a cell. Henry the First repaired the buildings, and renewed the confirmation of its endowments and liberties. There is a catalogue extant of the Abbots, twenty-eight in number. Miles Salley, the twenty-sixth Abbot, being Bishop of Llandaff, held the Abbey in commendam. Anthony Kitchen, the last Abbot, with his Prior, Sub-Prior, and thirteen Monks, subscribed to the King's supremacy, and surrendered the Abbey in 1539, upon the promise of an allowance of £135 6s. 8d. per annum. Abbot Kitchen was soon afterwards promoted to the Bishopric of Llandaff. At the dissolution, the property of the Abbey was valued at £441 16s. Id., and it was granted by Henry the Eighth to Sir Edward North and William Darcy. Subsequent to this period the Abbey Bite became the property of the Earl of Derby The only relic of the building worthy of notice is a window, now used as a doorway, in the vicarage garden, which is surmounted with a coat of arms, and dated 1300. A smaU doorway was pulled down in 1843. 248 EYNSHAM. Eynsham Hall, the seat of the Dowager Countess of Macclesfield, is a handsome building in the modern atyle, and is situate in an extensive and picturesque park. Freeland Lodge, the residence of William Elias Taunton, Esq., is a modern and well-built houae, in the hamlet of Freeland. The Church, dedicated to St. Leonard, is a fine Gothic edifice, consisting of a nave of five bays, with fine early pointed arches, side aisles, chancel, porch, and square embattled tower at the west end of the north aisle. The tower contains five bells; the chancel also contains the piscina, and the stone staircase which formerly led to the loft stiU remains ; it is now used as a means of approach to the pulpit. The interior is neatly fitted up, for the most part with open oak benches. The east and west windowa of the nave are ornamented with stained glass. Near the Church is a singular tapering cross, or stone shaft, of very ancient appearance. The living is a Discharged Vicarage, in the Deanery of Woodstock, and in the patronage of Mrs. Elizabeth Nash BrickneU, the Lady of the Rev. William Simcox BrickneU, M.A., the present Vicar. The Duke of Marlborough is the lay Impropriator ; Mr. William Green, Clerk. Service — 11 a.m., and 3 p.m. The Baptist Chapel is a neat and modern buUding, sufficiently large to contain about two hundred persons. To this Chapel is attached a Sunday School. Average number of chUdren, 85. The present Minister is Mr. Henry Matthews. Service — 11 a.m., 2 30 and 6 p.m. The Wesleyan Chapel, in the hamlet of Freeland, is a small plain buUding, erected in 1804, rebuilt in 1819. No stated Minister. Service- — 2 p.m. The National Schools, established in 1847, were buUt by subscriptions, aided by a Government grant, for the two Schools and a Master's House. They are supported by subscription, charity sermons, and a sum of £25 per annum, paid out of Bartho lomew's and Piaster's Charity, which consists of land vested in the hands of trustees. The entire income of the land is now £48. After the salary of the Master is paid, the surplus is devoted to the apprenticing twelve poor boy8, who are taught in thia achool free till they are apprenticed. The land on which the schools are built was given by Mr. Samuel Druce. The average number of boys is 82 ; girls 47. Mr. John Ham, Master ; Miss Ann James, Mistress. There are numerous Charities in this Parish. DIRECTORY. Bowerman Mrs. Elizabeth, Acre End st Brain Messrs. James and Wm., Newland st BrickneU Rev. Wm. Simcox, M.A., Vicar, Vicarage House, Mill st Cox Mrs. Sarah, High st Harrison MisB Ann, Mill st Holloway Mr. Edward Vere, MU1 st Jenkins Mrs. Martha, 3, Columbia ter, High st Lord Mrs. Lucy, Queen st Macclesfield Dowager Countess of, Hall Pinfold Mr. George, Acre End st Preston Mr. James, Acre End st Rogers Mr. Thomas, High st Swan The Misses, Newland st Slatter Mrs. Mary, High Bt Taunton Wm. Elias, Esq., Freeland Lodge Wastie Mr. Peter, MiU st Wells Miss Elizabeth, Victoria Cottage Wilsdon Miss Sarah, High st Adams Jane, farmer, Barnard Gate Alsworth Joseph, grocer and hardware- man, Mill st Arnatt John, farmer Arnatt Jonathan, farmer, High st Attwood Richard, carpenter, Acre End st Barton Robert, clock and watch maker, and jeweller, Acre End st EYNSHAM. 249 Bladon Wm., Inland Revenue Officer, 2, Columbia ter, High st Blake Arthur Robert, paper manufacturer, Newland st Blake George, victualler, Red Lion com mercial inn and posting house, sq Blake Thomas, farmer, City Farm Blake Wm., boot and shoe maker, Mill st Bowerman John, butcher, farmer and corn dealer, High st Breakspear Eliza, shopkeeper, Freeland Breakspear Richard, brick and tile manu facturer Bridges John, boot and shoe maker, Queen st Bridges Richard, beer retaUer, Queen's Head, Queen st Bryan John, farmer, White House Buckingham Thomas, shopkeeper, Freeland Burden George, blacksmith, High st Buckingham Richard, victuaUer, Malt Shovel Burden Thomas and James, blacksmiths, Newland st Bushnell George, corn dealer, and brick and tile manufacturer, High st Bushnell James, brick and tile manufac turer Cantell Charles, beer retailer, Royal William, High st Cantell Charles, tailor and wooUen draper, 1, Columbia ter, High st Cantell John, Relieving Officer for the Eynsham District, 4, Columbia ter, High st Castle Ann, dress maker, Abbey st Clark Albert Jamea, boot and shoe maker, sq Clark Jeremiah, slater and plasterer, Acre End st Clarke James, slater and plasterer, sq Constable Wm., baker and draper, MiU st Cox John, beer retailer, Crown, Abbey st Darby Wm., coal dealer, Acre End st Davis Wm., victualler, and shopkeeper, White Hart, Newland st Day Joseph, jun., nurseryman and seeds man, Acre End st Day Joseph, sen., nurseryman and seeds man, High st Day Wm., timber and bark merchant, and farmer, Mill st Dolley Thomas Augustine, victualler, agricultural and commercial inn, Swan Druce Joseph, farmer, Newland House Druce Samuel, sen., farmer, maltster, and land surveyor, Mill st Druce Samuel, jun., farmer, Acre End st Eltham Henry, confectioner Eltham John, sen., confectioner, Abbey st Eltham John, jun., farmer, Acre End st Eustace John, hair dresser, Acre End st Faichen Wm., victualler and farmer, Britannia, Barnard Gat§ Ford Robert, grocer, mealman, and beer retailer, Mill Street House, MiU st Foster Ann, grocer and draper, Acre End at Gale Peter, drillman, Barnard Gate Green Jonathan, butcher, Abbey st Gibbons James, draper and grocer, High Bt Gibbons Nathaniel, taUor and flour dealer, . Mill st Goodall Thomas, chemist and druggist, glass and china warehouse, Acre End Bt Goodwin Charles Augustus, ale and porter brewer, and dealer in malt and hops, Newland st Green George, sieve and basket maker, MiU st Green Wm., Registrar of Births and Deaths for the Eynsham District, Parish Clerk and Constable, High st HaU Joseph, farmer, Freeland Ham John, National Schoolmaster, Assist ant Overseer ; Agent to the Royal Fire, Life, and Hail-storm Insurance Institu tion, National School House Harper Wm. Stanley, tailor, Abbey st Harris Wm. George, chimney sweep Harwood John, beer retailer and baker, Britannia, Acre End st Hastings Matthew, land surveyor Hedges Mary, shopkeeper and baker, Acre Endst James Miss Ann, National and Infant Schoolmistress ; h sq Jamea Wm., Schoolmaster and land sur- veyor, sq Jeffrey Edward, rope and twine manufac turer Keys George, shoe maker Lancashire Robert, farmer, Freeland Lane Joseph Willington, farmer, brick and tile manufacturer, Brick-kiln Farm Lee Charles Robert, Steward to Mr. Joseph Druce, Twelve Acres Luckett Elizabeth, plumber and glazier, High st Matthews Henry, boarding and day school master, and Baptist Minister, Abbey st Merry Richard, jun., farmer, Barnard Gate Merry Richard, aen., farmer, Brick House Morris Richard, plumber and glazier, Queen st Nash Nehemiah, cooper and Constable, , Mill st Pimm George, wheelwright and carpenter, High st 250 EYNSHAM— NOBTH LEIGH. Pimm Charles, wheelwright, MU1 st Pimm John, farmer, High st Pimm Thomas, baker, Mill st Plummer Emma, day school ; agent to the Phoenix Fire Assurance Company, High st Putt James, shoe maker; Freeland Rusher John, earthenware dealer Sawyer Wm. Jamea, boot and ahoe maker, Acre End st - Scholey Philip, jun., wharfinger, Eynsham Wharf Scholey Philip, sen., victualler, Talbot, Eynsham Wharf Sharwood Wm., mason, MU1 st Sheldon John, clerk to Mr. Jonathan Sheldon, Acre End st Sheldon Jonathan, corn merchant and maltster, Acre End st Shepherd James, wharfinger to Mr. Shuf frey, Eynsham Wharf, Mill st Shillingford Wm., jun., woolstapler, Mill st Shillingford Wm. and Son, woolstaplers and maltsters, Prospect pl Shurlock Manwaring, Burgeon ; agent <£or the Medical, Legal, and General Mutual Life Assurance Society, Acre End st Smith George, carpenter, Freeland Smith Mary, baker, Acre End st Smith Mary, milliuer and dress maker, Newland st Smith Wm., baker and shopkeeper, Acre End st Stevens Mary, lodging-house keeper, Queen st Post Office, Acre End st.— Foster Mrs. Ann, Sub-Postmistress. Arrival, 5 30 a.m., and 6 30 p.m. ; dispatch, 9 15 a.m., and 10 p.m. Money Orders attended to from 10 a.m. tUl 6 p.m. Carriers to Oxford. — Buckingham, Acre End at, Mon., Wed,, and Sat., 11 a.m. Day, Newland st, Thur., and Sat. To Witney, Thur., 10 30 a.m. To Oxford, Knowling, Market sq., Mon., Wed., and Sat., 10 30 a.m. Witney, Thur. Swadling Thomas, ironmonger, Acre End st Swann and Blake, paper manufacturere, Eynsham Mills Taylor Richard, confectioner, Mill st Thatcher Elizabeth, clothier, &c, Mill st Thorley Fanny, milliner and dress maker, Mill st Tonen Richard Castell, farmer, Mill st Wall Ann and Elizabeth, rope and twine manufacturers, Acre End st Wall Hannah, ahopkeeper, Mill st Wall Josiah, rope and twine manufac turer, Acre End Bt Wastie James, slater and plasterer, Mill st Watson John, farmer, Eynsham Hall Farm Watts Ann, farmer and shopkeeper, Charity Farm, Freeland Watts James, farmer and shopkeeper, Freeland Wheeler Edmund, grocer, Newland st Whitlock Thomas, boot and shoe maker, MU1 st Wiggins Thomas, boot and shoe maker, Acre End st Wilkins Thomas, saddler and harness maker, Square Wilkins Wm., wheelwright and carpenter, Mill st Wilsdon Thomas, farmer, Ambury Close Farm Wright John, victualler, and driUman, New Inn, Freeland NORTH LEIGH ORTH LEIGH, situated about three miles N.E. by N. fiom Witney, is a very fb\ unconnected Village, and divided into two jmrts, called the Church and ^- East End. Its population in 1851 was 725 inhabitants. The Duke of Marlborough is Lord of the Manor. In this Parish, about the year 1813, a Roman Villa was discovered, in tolerably good preservation. In that year the Rev. W. Brown, Rector of an adjoining Parish, accidently observed some fragments of Roman bricks and tiles, which induced him to cause further researches to be made on the NOBTH LEIGH. 251 spot. The foundations of an extensive building were soon traced, but further examination was deferred until the year 1815, when a large room and several passages were discovered, ornamented with tesselated pavements. Numerous coins have been excavated, some of them silver ; these are carefully preserved ; the latest is a coin of the Emperor Arcadius, who died in 408. The Church, dedicated to St. Mary, is an ancient building, consisting of nave, side aisles, chancel, and western tower, with five bells. The chancel has been restored in the Italian style of architecture. On the north side of the church is a chapel of modern erection, also in the Italian style, containing several monumental tablets of the families of Perrot and Musgrave. At the east end of the north aisle is another chapel, which has a rich appearance, with an elegant roof of fan tracery ; a large portion of the original stained glass still decorates the windows, and under an arch opening into the chancel is a stone altar tomb, supporting the recumbent figures (in alabaster) of a knight in armour, with a short sword, and his lady, sup posed to represent the lord and lady of Wilcot. This church, which is chiefly in the Norman and early EngUsh styles, appears to have been of much greater extent. The living is a Discharged Vicarage, in the patronage of the Crown. The Rev. Isaac GUlam, Ml., Vicar; Mr. George Goodey, Clerk. Service — 11 a.m. and 2 30p.m. There is a small Wesleyan Chapel here. The National School was buUt by subscription in 1836 ; the ground was presented by the Duke of Marlborough. Mr. George Goodey, Schoolmaster; Mrs. Louisa Goodey, Schoolmistress. Average number of boys, 40; girls, 20. The estate, caUed Asney Hill, is extra-parochial, situate between the parishes of Coggs, Eynsham and North Leigh, on the Woodstock road, now occupied by Mr. Thomas Robinson, farmer. The School is endowed with £5 per annum, for which seven children are taught free. The Charities of the Parish, which are numerous, aU form one general account. The value of the whole is about ;£50 per annum, which is distributed amongst the poor in money, bread, blankets, and in apprenticing children. DIRECTORY. Bolton Mr. Wm. Brown Mr. Charles, East End Compton Mr. George, Churchwarden, Mount Pleasant GUlam Rev. Isaac, M.A., Vicar, Vicarage Lord Mr. Wm. Payne Mr. Wm., East End Adams Daniel, mason and builder Adams Elizabeth, farmer Brooks Richard, blacksmith and farmer Brooks Richard, shoe maker Brown James, farmer, Holy Court Cook Richard and Charles, farmers Cox Reuben, carpenter Cox Wm., farmer and milkman Curtis John, jun., victualler, Parker's Arms Curtis John, sen., farmer, Lower Riding Daniell Hannah, shopkeeper Dore Ann, miUiner and dress maker Dore Charles, wheelwright and carpenter Faulkner John, shoe maker Goodey George, Parish Clerk and School master, School House Goodey Louisa, Schoolmistress Green James, farmer, and sheep dealer Hazell James, sheep dealer Hicks Jesse, builder, &c. x Hunt Wm. Sutton, farmer, Field Farm Jarvis Ann, farmer and miller, Ashford Mill Jones Stephen, farmer Judd George, mason Lane Thomas Elworthy, farmer and over seer, Bridewell Farm Langford Edward, shopkeeper Langford John, farmer Langford John, wheelwright and carpenter Leech Wm., victualler, Harcourt Arms 252 NOBTH LEIGH.— SOUTH LEIGH.--ASTHILL. Long "James, farmer Long Richard, shoe maker Lord Mary, stone-mason, East End Lord Robert, farmer Louch John, victualler, Leather Bottle, East End Major Wm., farmer, New Yatt Mansell Edmund, slater and plasterer Moore Thomas, mason Phipps Arthur, tailor, East End Pullen John, blacksmith Shepherd Joseph, miller and baker Shepherd Reuben, farmer, Hill Farm Smith James, farmer, East End Sparks Elizabeth, beer retailer, Marl borough Arms, East End Sparks James, shopkeeper and baker, East End Steed Edward, farmer, shopkeeper, and Constable Walton Thomas, farmer, Wilcott House Wilsdon Richard, tailor Carrier. — Oxford — Coulling, Wed. and Sat., 9 a.m., Witney, Thur., 11 a.m. SOUTH LEIGH. SOUTH LEIGH is a small scattered Village, and lies about three miles E.S.E. from Witney. Its population in 1851 was 360. The Church is a neat edifice, dedicated to St. James, and consists of nave, aisle, chancel, and west tower, containing three bells. The chancel is divided from the nave by an oak screen, which is continued across the aisle. The interior of the Church is furnished partly with open oak seats, and partly with high deal pews. In the chancel is a, piscina, and in this Church is the pulpit in which John Wesley preached his first sermon. This pulpit, together with the pews, and the ceiling of the chancel, &c, were the gift of William Gore, Esq., in the year 1712. The bason used for holy water in the Roman Catholic time is still re maining. The living is a Curacy, not in charge, subordinate to the Vicarage of Stanton Harcourt. The Rev. William Percival Walsh, M.A., Incumbent ; Mr. John Keen, Clerk. Service — 2 p.m. There is a Sunday School here, supported by subscription. The poor's land, 10a. 2r. I7p. in Hailey, and 3 roods in Eynsham, yields an annual income of about £17, which is distributed to the poor in coals and bread. DIRECTORY. Bartlett John, farmer, Old Farm Bond John, victualler and farmer, Sib- thorp Arms Brown Isaiah, grazier and dairyman Gillett Wm., farmer Gillett Wm., farmer and Churchwarden, Church End Green James, pig dealer Hollis Richard, shopkeeper and agricul tural machine maker Homan George, farmer Keen John, Parish Clerk Mountain Walter, farmer, Old Farm Pickett Thomas, farmer, Glebe Farm Putt Stephen, farmer, Hill House Warner Charlotte, farmer ASTHALL. CSSTHALL Village, to which is annexed the Hamlet of ASTHALL ^ LEIGH, is situate between the towns of Burford and Witney, about three miles S,E. from the former place. Its population in 1851 was 409. The Lord of the Manor is Lord Redesdale. The Manor House stands near the Church, ASTHALL —CUDDESDEN. 253 and is occupied by a farmer ; it was formerly the residence of Sir Richard Jones, one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in the reign of Charles I. The Roman Road, Akeman Street, crosses the river at Asthall Bridge, and near it is a large burrow, or tumulus, supposed to be the sepulchral monument of some person of note. The Church, dedicated to St. Nicholas, is a neat ancient building, the pews of which are new and well arranged. It contains some interesting monuments. In a chapel on the north side, under carved niches in the wall, is the tomb of a lady resting on a stone coffin, supposed to be that of Alice Corbett, mistress of King Henry I. The Church consists of nave, chancel, and north chapel. At the west end is a tower containing three bells. The living is a Discharged Vicarage, in the Deanery of Witney, and patronage of Eton College, Oxford. Rev. Henry Gregory, M.A. , Incumbent; Mr. William Haggitt, Clerk. Service — 10 30 a.m, and 2 30 p.m., alternately. There are several good charities in this parish. The School is endowed by Sir George Fettiplace with £6 per annum, for which, according to his will, twelve girls are to be taught needlework, and to read English ; six of the children to be of the parish of Swinbrook and Witford, and six of the parish of Asthall and Asthally. Jane TuckweU, Mistress. DIRECTORY. Hambidge Mrs. Esther, Field Assarts Basson Thomas, shopkeeper Bateman Charles, farmer and maltster Bateman Henry, farmer and Church warden Coombes Robert, beer retailer and wheelwright, Crown Eeles Richard, keeper and woodman, Field Assarts Haggitt Wm., Parish Clerk Humphris John, farmer, Kite'sBridge Lovett John, farmer Long John, victualler and carpenter, Three Horse Shoes Lomas Edward, wheelwright and Con- stable Pruce James, shoe maker Pinnock Joseph, farmer Timms Edward, farmer and Church warden Tuckwell Jane, schoolmistress Wilsdon George, farmer, Field Assarts Wilsdon John, shopkeeper CUDDESDEN. *UDDESDEN, with the Hamlets of DENTON and CHIPPINGHURST, is a smaU ViUage, six-and-a-quarter miles E.S.E. of Oxford. The Parish is not very extensive ; it contained, in 1841, 1483 inhabitants. The Church, dedicated to All Saints, is a very fine structure, with massive tower, and six bells. There is a beautiful stained glass window, representing the Crucifixion of our Saviour. The Bishop of Oxford is patron ; Rev. Alfred H. Pott, Vicar ; Rev. Addington R. P. Venables, Curate ; Mr. WiUiam Rodney, Clerk. Service — 11 a.m., and 3 p.m. There is a National School in the Village. Thomas Rankine, Master ; Harriet Lee, Mistress. Average of both schools, 50. a 2 254 CUDDESDEN.— WHEATLEY. There ia also an Infant School. Rebecca Allen, Mistress. Average 30. There is in course of erection a Theological College, under the superintendence of the Bishop of Oxford. DIRECTORY. Holly Joseph, miller Lee Harriet, National Schoolmistress Phillips Wm., baker Rankine Thomas, National Schoolmaster Rodney Wm., Parish Clerk Stone Charles, carrier Russell John, Postmaster Trinder Thomaa, victualler, King's Arms Waterman Charies, buUder White Elizabeth, farmer, Denton WUdgoose Robert, victualler, Tlvree Com passes Young Joseph, butcher and dealer, Denton John Russell, Sub-Postmaster. Arrival, 7 30 a.m. ; dispatch, Howard Henry, from Cuddesden, and Stone Charles, from Pott Rev. Alfred H., M.A., Vicar Sneyd Rev. Walter, Denton Venables Rev. Addington R. P., Curate Wilberforce The Right Rev. Samuel, D.D. Bishop of Oxford, Cuddesden Palace Allen Rebecca, Mistress of Infant School Biggs Wm., farmer, Chippinghurat BosweU Richard, farmer, Denton Chillingworth Wm., farmer, Manor House Cooper John, baker and shopkeeper Gale John, farmer Hayward Charlotte, baker Howard Henry, carrier, Denton Post Office 7 30 p.m. Carriers to Oxford Denton, Wed. and Sat. WHEATLEY. HEATLEY a Chapelry in the Parish of Cuddesden, is of considerable ex tent, and contains many good houses and well-stocked shops. It is situated %& five-and-a-half miles E. by S. of Oxford. Contained, in 1841, 997 inhabitants. There is a plain Church of recent date. The Bishop of Oxford, Patron ; Rev. Edmund Elton, Perpetual Curate ; Mr. WUliam Buckland, Clerk. Service — 10 30 a.m., 3 30 p.m. Three is a small Independent Chapel. No stated Minister. Service — 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. There is a National School near the Church. Mr. WUson, Master ; EUzabeth Colston, Mistress. The Infant School is in the centre of the vUlage. Elizabeth Hunt, Mistress. DIRECTORY. Elton Rev. Edmund, M.A., Perpetual Curate Guy Mrs. Mary Hatten Edward, Esq. Hideman Mrs. Catherine Juggins Miss Ann Juggins John, Esq. Aldworth Wm., Crown commercial inn and posting house Allsop Thomas, painter, plumber and glazier Ayres John, blacksmith Booth Alfred, grocer, tea and provision dealer Bracher Wm., farmer and grazier Buckland Wm., carpenter and Parish Clerk Burrows Thomas, hawker Casemore John, corn dealer Castle Thomas, butcher and farmer Chapman Robert, painter, plumber and glazier Chapman Thomas, mason Cogar J., surgeon Cooper Martha, farmer and brickmaker Cooper Martha, day and boarding school Cripps George, miller WHEATLEY.— GAESINGTON. 255 CuUam Wm., wheelwright Davis Hannah, victualler, King's Arms Davia James, farmer and coal dealer Davis Richard, mason Davis Thomas, mason East Wm., saddler and harness maker Edmonds Thomas, coal dealer Elderfield Isaac, victualler, Bell Frampton Joseph, cooper and farmer Frowd John, carpenter and beer retailer, Royal Oak Gibbons Samuel, baker HamUton T., surgeon Harper John, victuaUer, Plough Hayward John, baker Hitchman Robert, Superintendent of Pohee Hodges John, victuaUer, Sun HoweU Newhill, boarding and day school Hunt Thomas, boot and shoe maker Johnaon John, carrier Knapp Jamea, wheelwright Lambert Wm., mason and quarryman Lovelock Wm., Postmaster Lovelock Wm., grocer, tea and provision dealer Morria Wm., farmer Mott John, boot and shoe maker Mott John, jun., boot and shoe maker Mott Robert, boot and shoe maker Muritt Isaac, general dealer Pult Wm., boot and shoe maker Robins Edward, timber dealer Robins JameB, victuaUer and carpenter, White Hart Rogers Joseph, baker Rogers Robert, wheelwright Rogers Wm., wheelwright Rose George, butcher and farmer Ring John, farmer and maltster Saul Wm., victuaUer and brick maker, Cliequers Sawyer John, blacksmith Sheldon Rachel, blacksmith Slatter James, tailor Slatter Richard, taUor Slatter Samuel, taUor Slaymaker Wm., mason Smith Thomaa, surgeon Spicer Henry, butcher Stacey John, baker Stanley George, boot and shoe maker Stanley John, mason Steel John, nurseryman Sullivan Michael, general dealer Town Philip, eaj-thenware dealer Tombs John, victualler and taUor, and Queen Waine Wm., coal dealer Walker Robert, gardener and farmer Ward Richard, tailor Whiting Richard, wheelwright WUliams Thomas, wheelwright Wilson John, schoolmaster Yates David, carpenter Post Office. — Mr. WiUiam Lovelock, Sub-Postmaster. Arrival, 8 30 a.m, dispatch, 8 30 p.m. Carrier to Oxfohd.- -Johnson John, Wed. and Sat. GARSINGTON. ^ARSINGTON is a smaU Parish and Village, five mUes S.E. of Oxford, and contained, in 1841, 591 inhabitants. The Church, dedicated to St. Mary, is a fine building, with tower and six bells. In the chancel is a piscina ; there is a handsome stained glass window, and the whole has recently undergone a thorough repair. The living is in the gift of Trinity CoUege, Oxford. Rev. Thomas Masterman, Rector : Mr. Joseph TurrUl, Clerk. Service — 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. There is a small National School. Mrs. Cooper, Mistress. DIRECTORY. A'Bere Mr. John Masterman Rev. Thomas, Rector West Mr. Richard Aldworth Sarah, farmer Cooper M., National Schoolmistress Cooper Wm., baker Clinkard Richard, farmer Druce John, blacksmith • 256 GABSINGTON.— BALDON TOOT.— MABCH BALDON. Druce John W. , blacksmith Druce Wm., carpenter Godfrey Charles, farmer and baker Goodeve Wm., tailor Hall Susan, farmer Harppr Wm., farmer Herrish Abraham, schoolmaster Holloway George, farmer Holloway Mary, farmer Moore Henry, builder Mortimer Wm., boot and shoe maker Quarterman Alfred, shopkeeper Quarterman Richard, farmer Seller Wm., boot and shoe maker Sermon Robert, butcher and beer re tailer Shelden Wm., butcher Smith Thomas, jun., farmer Stowe John, farmer Turrill Joseph, builder Turrill Joseph, Parish Clerk Turrill Matthew, victualler, Three Horse h hoes Turrill Wm., victualler, Red Lion Watson Josiah, farmer Woodward Elias, boot and shoe maker, and beer retaUer BALDON TOOT. (j^ALDON TOOT is a. small Parish : the Village lies five miles S.E. of Oxford, and contained, in 1841, 269 inhabitants. The Church is dedicated to St. Lawrence, and consists of chancel, side aisles, nave, and south transept. Rev. C. A. Wheelwright, Rector ; Mr. John Polley, Clerk. Service — 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. alternately. There is a small Primitive Methodist Chapel. No stated Minister or time of service. There is a Parish School in the Village. Mary Ann Clarke, Mistress. DIRECTORY. Wheelwright Rev. C. A., Rector Fruin Wm., farmer Clarke Mary Ann, schoolmistress Gardner Wm., butter factor Fiddler Joseph, farmer Harper John, gardener Fruin John, farmer Harper ^fohn, victualler, Crown Fruin Thomas, beer retailer Fruin Joseph, baker and butter factor Polley John, Parish Clerk MARCH BALDON. INARCH BALDON is a small Village, five mUes and a half S.E. of Oxford ; it contained, in 1841, 360 inhabitants. The Church is very small, consisting of chancel, nave, north aisle, and tower. Rev. C. A. Wheelwright, Rector ; Mr. Thomas Whichello, Parish Clerk. Service — 11 a.m. and 3 p.m, alternately. There is a small Endowed School. Mary Bridcutt, Mistress. DIRECTORY. Broadwater Mrs. Sarah ] Bridcutt Mary, schoolmistress Smith Mr. Thomas | Clarke James, Relieving Officer Thomson Guy, Esq. Clarke Richard, farmer Arthur Thomas, carrier to Oxford Gardner Wm., poulterer Betteridge Thomas, boot and shoe maker | Hanks Samuel, tailor CHISELHAMPTON.— STADHAMPTON. 257 Howse Thomas, wheelwright Jones John, victualler, Seven Stars Lowe Richard, farmer Newhill Michael, blacksmith Thame John, beer retaUer Weston Edward, farmer Weston John, jun., farmer and butcher Weston John, sen., farmer and shop keeper Whichello Thomas, Parish Clerk White John, saddler CHISELHAMPTON. HISELHAMPTON is a very small Parish. The Village is on the banks of the Thame, seven-and-a-half miles S.E. of Oxford ; it contained, iu 1841, 153 inhabitants. The Church is small, dedicated to St. Catherine. It is a neat modern building. Rev. William Parker Perry, Incumbent ; Mr. Thomas AUnutt, Clerk. Service — 11 a.m., and 3 p.m., alternately. DIRECTORY. Quartermain John, farmer Peers Mrs., Chisel Lodge AUnutt Thomas, Parish Clerk Bonner James, farmer Nichols Richard, victualler, Coach and Horses Turner John, farmer Wells Robert, farmer Wells Vincent, farmer WhitmUl Mrs., farmer STADHAMPTON. £Hi)TADHAMPTON is a small Parish, as is also the VUlage. The latter is plea- ;0)J santly situated eight-and-a-half mUes S.E. of Oxford, and contained, in 1841, 384 inhabitants. The Church is small, dedicated to St. John the Baptist, consisting of nave and pinnacled tower. Rev. William Parker Perry, Incumbent ; Mr. John Hicks, Clerk. Service — 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., alternately. There is a small Baptist Chapel. No stated Minister. Service — 10 a.m., and 6 p.m.There is a smaU Parochial School. WiUiam Bonner, Master. DIRECTORY. Kempton John Wm., aurgeon Moody George, carrier ChappeU Misa Louisa Perry Rev. Wm. Parker, M.A., Incumbent Webb Mrs. Mary Ash Emanuel, jun., butcher Ash Emanuel, sen., butcher, and Post master Bobart Wm. Eaton, farmer Bonner Wm., schoolmaster Butler Richard, farmer, Manor House Cooper Joseph, victualler, The Crown Costar Thomas, blacksmith Hicks John, Parish Clerk Osborne Robert, shopkeeper Palmer Elizabeth, farmer Parsons Robert, farmer Richmond Kate, schoolmistress Towerton Caroline, victualler, The Black Horse Towerton Henry, miller, Stadhampton MU1 Turrill John, butcher Wiggins Joseph, farmer Post Office. — Mr. Emanuel Ash, Sub-Postmaster. Arrival, 10 a.m. ; dis patch, 5 p.m. Carrier. — Moody George, to Abingdon, Thur., and Sat., and Oxford, Sat. 258 GBEAT MILTON.— LITTLE MILTON. GREAT MILTON. 5>REAT MILTON, with the Hamlet of CHILSWORTH, is of considerable extent. The ViUage is very large, and highly respectable, five-and-a-half miles W.S.W. of Thame ; it contained, in 1841, 737 inhabitants. The Church is a very ancient structure, dedicated to St. Mary ; the chancel con tains the Bedilia and piscina. The Bishop of Oxford, Patron ; Rev. James H. Ashurst, M.A., Vicar ; Mr. Joseph Casemore, Clerk. Service — 11 a.m., and 3 p.m. There is a small Wesleyan Chapel. No stated Minister. Service — 11 a.m., and 6 p.m. The National and Infant Schools are in the ViUage. Mr. Joseph Casemore, Master ; Mrs. Sophia Casemore, Mistress ; Helen Harris, Infant Miatress. Average number in National Schoola, 100 ; Infants, 30. DIRECTORY. Ashurst Rev. Jamea H., M.A., Vicar Edwards Mrs. Jane M. Sheppard Mrs. Eliza Ann Barton Edward, carpenter Brooks Rowland, shopkeeper Brooks Thomas, boot and shoe maker Butt Keziah, farmer Casemore George, farmer, Chilsworth Casemore Joseph, National Schoolmaster, and Parish Clerk CrundellRichardSmith,farmer,ChUsworthCubbage Wm., blacksmith Dawson Ann, victuaUer, Bell Ellis Joseph, tailor Gale James, farmer, Chilsworth Greenhill John, victualler, Red Lion Gunston Wm., farmer Harper James, painter, plumber and glazier Harris Helen, Infant Schoolmistress Harris Henry, farmer HoUey Joseph, miller Carrier to Oxford. — Wise Wm., Wed. Janaway Joseph, carpenter Justice James, baker Mackrory Edward, carpenter Mackrory Francis, victuaUer, Bull Meeks Thomaa, farmer Orpwood Wm., farmer, Chilsworth Read Stephen, saddler Sanders Thomas, blacksmith Spokes Wm., boot and shoe maker Stevens Edwin W., farmer, Manor House Surman Charles, farmer Surman Joseph, farmer Tanner Joseph, carpenter Trindall Wm., miller and baker TurrUl Henry, farmer Turrill Richard, farmer Tyler Henry, beer retailer Wallis Wm., shopkeeper Wise Wm., carrier Woodward John, taUor and Sat. LITTLE MILTON £ITTLE MILTON, once a Township in GREAT MILTON, is now, with the Hamlet of ASCOTT, a separate Ecclesiastical District or Parish. The Vil lage is very small, eight mUes S.E. of Oxford, and contained, in 1841, 482 inhabitants. The Church is a very plain edifice, consisting of chancel and nave ; it is dedicated to St. James. The Bishop of Oxford, Patron ; Rev. Hardwicke Shute, Incumbent ; Mr. Edward Aulder, Clerk. Service — 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. The Hamlet of Ascott contains one farm. LITTLE MILTON.— ALDBUBY.— WATEBSTOCK. 259 There is a Parish School, supported partly by the Clergyman, [assisted by volun tary subscriptions, and the ohUdren's pence. Mr. EdwardjWood, Maeter ; Mra. Mary Ann Wood, Mistress. There is a smaU Wesleyan Chapel. No Btated Minister. Service— 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. DIRECTORY. Briaris Misses Mary and Ann Shute Rev. Hardwicke, Incumbent Winter Mrs. Catherine Aulder Edward, Parish Clerk Benwell Henry, carpenter and miUwright Betts Richard, beer retaUer, and general dealer Briaris Thomas, schoolmaster Cooper Samuel, farmer Costar Wm., blacksmith FrankUn E. L., farmer, land agent, and surveyor, Ascott Park, Ascott Frewin Charlotte, farmer Gale John Edward, farmer Hitchman John, farmer Hodgkins John, horae dealer Hurst EUzabeth, beer retaUer King John, butcher and grocer Mathews John, farmer and sheep dealer Perkins Peter, shopkeeper Reading Mary, baker and carrier Scaldwell Edward, carpenter Spokes Thomas, beer retailer and ahoe maker, Lamb Wood Edward, Parochial Schoolmaster Wood John, victualler, Plough Carrier to Oxford. — Reading Mary, Wed., and Sat. ALDBURY, WITH TIDDINGTON. G5LDBURY, or ALBURY, is a small Parish, and comprises the Hamlet of ^ TIDDINGTON, which is considerably larger than the Village of Aldbury ; it contained, in 1841, 244 inhabitants. The Church is small, with chancel, nave, and square tower, with two bells. The Earl of Abingdon, Patron. The Hon. and Rev. Frederick Bertie, Rector ; Mr. John Beckett, Clerk. Service — 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. There is a School in Tiddington, endowed by Lady Mary Bertie. Jane Slingo, Mistress. DIRECTORY. Bertie Hon. and Rev. Frederick, Rector Edwards Mrs. Sophia, Tiddington TyrreU The Misses M. and A., Tidding ton Beckett James, gardener, Tiddington Brooks John, boot and shoe maker, Tiddington Brooks Richard, blacksmith, Tidding ton Clisby Wm., farmer, Tiddington Hester Charles, farmer Hester Thomas, victualler, Fleur-de-Lis, Tiddington Hillbury George, carpenter, Tiddington Holdway Wm., victualler, Three Pigeons, Tiddington Maling Wm., farmer, Tiddington Walker Wm., butcher, Tiddington Way James, farmer Woodbridge John, farmer and dealer, Tiddington WATERSTOCK. KjjjATERSTOCK is a Parish. It lies about five miles W. of Thame, and is secluded and romantically situated; it contained, in 1841, 127 in habitants. 260 WATERSTOCK.— TETSWOBTH. The Church, dedicated to St. Leonard, consists of chancel, north aisle, nave, and tower, with three bells. There is a very fine monument to Sir John Croke, a Judge in the reign of Charles I. W. H. Ashurst, Esq., Patron. Rev. Gibbs Walker Jordan, Rector ; Mr. Wm. Kingham, Clerk. Service — 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. DIRECTORY. Ashurst John Henry, Esq. Parsons Richard, farmer Jordan Rev. Gibbs Walker, Rector Orpwood James, farmer Post Office. — Mr. Wm. Sheldon, Sub-Postmaster 6 p.m. Sheldon Wm., Sub-Postmaster Arrival, 8 a.m. ; dispatch, TETSWORTH. , 'ETS WORTH is a large Parish, the ViUage is equally so, and very respectable; distant twelve mUes E.S.E. of Oxford. Previous to the introduction of RaUways, twenty-six coaches passed daily through this Village ; it contained, in 1841, 523 inhabitants. The Cuhrch is aucient, consisting of nave, chancel, and tower ; it ia dedicated to St. Giles. Rev. John Witherington Pearce, Vicar; Mr. Abiel Whichello, Clerk. Service — 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. There is a small Congregational Chapel in the VUlage. Rev. J. Young, Minister. Service — 10 30 a.m. and 6 p.m. There is a National School, for both sexes, erected 1847 ; average 40 scholars. Abiel Whichello, Master. DIRECTORY. Pearce Rev. John Witherington, Vicar Young Rev. John, Independent Minister Berry Edward, shopkeeper Betts John, shoe maker and draper Chudder Wm., farmer Cornish Joseph, farmer Crooke John, shoe maker Daniels Edmund, wheelwright Deane Jane, Infant Schoolmistress Ellis Wm., tailor and draper Freeman George, farmer Goom Mary Ann, dress maker Green Thomas, farmer and veterinary surgeon Griffin John, beer retaUer and farmer, Red Lion Hemmings Isaac, farmer Hutt John, farmer Jones Mary, boarding and day school Latham Edward, wheelwright Latham John, farmer Lindars Wm., victualler, Swan Inn, Marshall Ann, butcher Monday John, mason .Moreton John, carpenter and victualler, King's Arms Parcellow James, bricklayer Polton Wm., saddler and harness maker Sheen George, farmer Shrimpton Ann, baker Shrimpton George, grocer, and agent to the Atlas Insurance Company Stevens Ann, grocer Stockwell Richard, farmer Styles Sarah, general dealer Tidmarsh James, blacksmith Towsey Thomas, victualler, Crown Tyler Win., basket maker Whichello Abiel, National Schoolmaster, and Parish Clerk Witney Edward, farmer Witney Thomas, victualler, Royal Oak Tap farmer and postmaster Post Office.— Mr. Wm. Lindars, Sub- Postmaster. Arrival, 8 a.m . ; dispatch 9. p.m. EMMINGTON.— SYDENHAM.— CEOWELL. 261 EMMINGTON. &^3{!?j5)MMINGTON is a very small Pariah and ViUage, three-and-a-quarter miles yffil§|ri S.E. by S. of Thame; it contained, in 1841, 97 inhabitanta. ^Sb^S The Church is dedicated to St. Nicholas, and is ancient, in the early Nor man style, with tower, and three bells. P. T. Wykeman, Esq., Patron ; Rev. William A. Musgrave, Rector ; Mr. Daniel Varney, Clerk. Service — 3 p.m. DIRECTORY. North George, farmer I North Thomaa, farmer North Joseph, farmer | Varney Daniel, Parish Clerk SYDENHAM. SYDENHAM is a very small Parish and Village, three-and-a-half milea S.E. of fcQ, Thame ; it contained, in 1841, 438 inhabitants. The Church, dedicated to St. Mary, is very ancient, in the old English style, with belfry, and four bells. Rev. William Douglas Littlejohn, Rector ; Mr. Richard Taylor, Clerk. Service — 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. There is a small Baptist Chapel, built 1844. Rev. WUliam AUnutt, Minister. Service — 10 a.m., 2 and 6 p.m. The National School is near the centre of the Village. Average, 40 scholars. Charles Quarterman, Master. DIRECTORY. AUnutt Rev. Wm., Baptist Minister Littlejohn, Rev. Wm. Douglas, Rector Allcock Mary, mUler Beston PhiUp, victuaUer and butcher, The Sun Croton Stephen, farmer Croxford Wm., farmer Deverell Thomas, farmer Goodwin John, farmer Goodwin Wm., farmer Grunadale Wm., blacksmith Holland James, grocer and draper Holland John, beer retailer Holland Richard, beer retailer HoUier Wm., farmer Pearce Aaron, victualler and general dealer, Four Horse Shoes Quarterman Charlea, National Schoolmas ter Taylor Richard, Parish Clerk Tomkins Robert, farmer Young James, grocer, draper, and pig dealer CROWELL. 7ROWELL is a small Parish, four miles E.S.E. of Tetsworth ; it contained, in 1841, 169 inhabitants. The Church is small, and very ancient, with spire, nave, and tower, with three bells. The living-is in the gift of Miss Wykeham. Rev. James Beauchamp, Rector ; Mr. Thomas Manning, Clerk. Service — 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. h2 262 ADWELL.— STOKE TALMA GE.— NEWINGTON. Beauchamp Rev. James, Rector Benwell Jesse, farmer Briswell Mr. John Beasley John, farmer Britnell John, farmer Coot Thomas, victualler and tailor, The Catherine Wheel DIRECTORY. Harding James, shopkeeper and farmer Heyborn John, farmer HUl Abel, farmer Manning Thomas, Parish Clerk RandaU Cooper, wheelwright Sulston John, farmer ADWELL. §5?i?iK$DWELL is a Parish, two mUes S.E. of Tetsworth ; it contained, in 1841, fcgjlft® ^6 inhabitants. >Sa>iSr2m The Church is dedicated to St. Peter and St. Paul : it iB smaU and ancient, with nave, chance], and tower, with two beUs. Mrs. E. Jones, Patron ; Rev. Vera Spencer, Vicar. Service — -11 a.m. and 3 p.m. DIRECTORY. Fane Mrs. Elizabeth, Adwell Houae I Tayler Mr. Wm., AdweU Lodge Spencer Rev. Vere, Vicar | Lee Wm., farmer STOKE TALMAGE. STOKE TALMAGE is a smaU Parish, situate six miles S. of Thame ; it con- ^SSSi* tained, in 1841, 101 inhabitants. The Church is very small, with chancel, nave, and low tower. The Earl of Macclesfield, Patron ; Rev. C. L. Kerby, B.C.L., Rector. Service — 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. DIRECTORY. Kerby Rev. Cranley Lancelot, B.C.L., Lovelock James, farmer Vicar TreadweU Job, farmer, Stoke Grange Appleby Ann, victualler, Red Lion Tubby John, baker and shopkeeper Dickens James, farmer NEWINGTON. KEWINGTON is a very extensive Parish, including the Chapelry of BRIT- WELL PRIOR, the Liberty of BERRICK PRIOR, and the Tithings of BROOKHAMPTON and GREAT HOLCOMBE ; the two last-named are Hamlets in this Parish. The Village is small, nine mUes S.E. of Oxford ; it contained, in 1841, 471 inhabitants. The Chapelry of BRITWELL PRIOR is two miles from Watlington. There is an ancient House in it, supposed to have belonged to some reUgious establishment. NEWINGTON.— BEEBICK— WABBOBOUGH. 263 The Church is very ancient, and contains nave, chancel, a square tower, and very handsome Bpire. The Archbiahop of Canterbury, Patron ; Rev. Septimus Coatea, Rector ; Mr. Thomas Hawes, Clerk. Service — 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. The Chapel at BritweU Prior Btands near the remains of the Old CaBtle. Rev. Septimus Coates, Incumbent. Service — 6 p.m., alternate Sundays. There is a smaU School, supported partly by the Rector, and partly by the ohUdren's pence ; average, 40 scholars. Mr. John Cobb, Master ; Mrs. Elizabeth Cobb, Mistress. DIRECTORY. Coates Rev. Septimus, Rector White Thomas GUbert, Esq., Newington House Winter Thomaa, Esq., BritweU House, BritweU Prior Cobb John, Parochial Schoolmaster Eyre Thomas, farmer, Little Holcombe Franklin Edward, farmer Frampton Henry, farmer, Upper Berrick Hamp Henry, dairyman Hamp John, land steward Hawes Benjamin, baker and beer retaUer Hawes Benjamin, beer retaUer, Prince Albert, Brookhampton Hawes Thomas, shoe maker, beer retaUer, and Parish Clerk Lester Wm., tailor Lowe Wm., carpenter and grocer Newton Richard, farmer, BritweU Prior Shrubb Edward, farmer, Great Holcombe Smith Ann, farmer, Brookhampton Smith John, farmer, Upper Berrick Stopes John, farmer, BritweU Prior Turrill John, victualler and builder, Bear and Ragged Staff, Brookhampton BERRICK, OR BERRICK SALOME. ©DERRICK SALOME is a very small VUlage, pleasantly situated about four mUes N.N.E. of Wallingford ; it contained, in 1841, 164 inhabitants. The Church is very old, with wooden tower, and six bells. The living is in the gift of Christ Church, Oxford. Rev. Robert French Laurence, Curate ; Mr. Richard Spyers, Clerk. Service — 11 a.m. DIRECTORY. Hutchings John George, farmer Turner Mrs. Elizabeth WeUer The Misses Belcher Edward, farmer Bonner Richard, farmer Cooper John, farmer Costar John, blacksmith Gale John, wheelwright Jacobs Jamea, beer retailer and shopkeeper Molyneaux Rebecca, grocer Spyers Richard, Parish Clerk Spyer Thomas, farmer and beer retaUer WeUer Thomas, farmer WARBOROUGH, WITH SHILLINGEORD. jpSSARBOROUGH is a rather extensive Parish, and the Village large, three miles N. of WaUingford, and contained, in 1841, 737 inhabitants. The Church is dedicated to St. Lawrence, and comprises chancel, nave, and chantry chapel on the south side, a square turreted tower, and six bells. The Uving is in the patronage of Christ Church, Oxford. Rev. Herbert White, Perpe tual Curate ; Mr. Richard Arthur, Clerk. Service— 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. 264 WARBOBOUGH.— DBAYTON. There is a Friends' Meeting- House in the Village. Service — 11 a.m. There is a National School. Mr. John BaUey, Master; Mary Norman, Mistress. Average number of scholars — boys, 35 ; girls, 35. DIRECTORY. Beaiby Mrs. Mary Beesley Mrs. Elizabeth Cardwell Henry, Esq. Green James, Esq. Arthur Richard, Parish Clerk Ashby John, farmer, Shillingford Bailey John, grocer and baker, ShiUing- ford Bailey John, National Schoolmaster Beesley Henry, farmer Beesley John, farmer Beesley Joshua, mason Beesley Thomas, farmer Carter Wm., baker Cawley Sarah, coal merchant, Shilling ford Coles Priscilla, victualler, George Coles Wm., wheelwright Cousins James, blacksmith Davis Henry, victualler and coal mer chant, The New Inn, Shillingford Eldridge Richard, blacksmith Field Thomas, and Payne Wm., brewers and maltsters, Shillingford Forty Michael, farmer and corn dealer, Shillingford Minchin Wm., Esq. Saunders Mrs. Martha Saunders Mrs. White Rev. Herbert, Incumbent Gammon Joseph, farmer, Shillingford Gammon Joshua, farmer Gibbons Thomas, grocer Gilkes Wm., farmer and corn dealer, Shillingford Greenaway John, victualler, and Ucensed to let horses, The Six Bells Mullis Thomas, victualler, Nag's Head Norman Mary, National Schoolmistress 'Saunders Henry, farmer Saunders John, farmer Shrubb James, farmer Townsend Wm., victualler, One Bell Tripp Sarah, beer retaUer and butcher, The Cricketers Tubb Benjamin, farmer Tubb James, maltster Waterman John, draper Wiggins Wm., grocer and postmaster DRAYTON. f^RAYTON is a small Pariah, pleasantly and romanticaUy situated ; it contained, in 1841, 327 inhabitants. The Church, dedicated to St. Leonard, is small and old, consisting of chancel, nave, and belfry. The living is in the patronage of Chriat Church, Oxford. Rev. J. B. Coley, Incumbent. Mr. William Townsend, Clerk. Service — 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. DIRECTORY. Coley Rev. J. B., Incumbent Bettridge Henry Wm., farmer Collett Stephen, carpenter Dean Abraham, farmer Hawes Robert, tailor Horn James, shopkeeper Russell James, shopkeeper and beer re taUer Smith John, farmer Townsend Wm., blacksmith and beer re tailer, Three Horse S7ioes Townsend Wm., farmer Webb Robert, baker Wise Edward, farmer CLIETON HAMPDEN.— CULHAM. 265 CLIFTON HAMPDEN. *LIFTON HAMPDEN is a small Village, lying about a quarter of a mile from the main road from Abingdon to Dorchester, about three-and-a-half nines from the latter place ; it contained, in 1841, 297 inhabitants. The Church is a remarkably neat and pretty buUding, aeated on an eminence at the top of the VUlage. H. H. Gibbs, Esq., Patron ; Rev. Joseph Gibbs, Incumbent ; Mr. WilUam Townsend, Clerk. Service — 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. There is a small Parish School, supported by subscription and the children's pence. Mr. Richard Belcher, Master ; Mrs. Ann Belcher, Mistress. DIRECTORY. Hickman Joseph, Bhoe maker Crawley Mrs. Mary Elizabeth, The Cottage Gibbs Rev. Joseph, Incumbent Latham Miss Mary Belcher Ann, Parochial Schoolmistress Belcher Richard, Parochial Schoolmaster Casey Richard, bricklayer and beer re taUer, Fleur-de-Lis Creake Jesse, schoolmaater Easton Thomas, blacksmith Ody Jacob Israel, wheelwright and vic tuaUer, The Plough Jones F. Thomas, farmer Latham James, farmer, Fulham Farm Paxman Noab , farmer Townsend Wm., Parish Clerk Ward John, farmer Whitlock Frederick, baker and shopkeeper Post Office. — Mr. patch, 4 30 p.m. Jacob Israel Ody, Sub-Postmaster. — Arrival, 8 a.m. ; dis- CULHAM. JULHAM is a amaU Pariah. The VUlage is pleasantly situated, lying about one-and-a-half mUes S.S. by E. of Abingdon ; it contained, in 1841, 404 inhabitants. The Church i3 a very ancient structure, dedicated to St. Paul. The Uving is a Vicarage, in the presentation of the Bishop of Oxford. Rev. Robert Walker, Vicar ; Mr. WUliam Porter, Clerk. Service 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. There is a National School at the extremity of the VUlage. Mr. Charles Pratt, Master ; Mrs. Rachel Pratt, Mistreas. Average of both sexes, 60. The Diocesan Training School Ues on the road-side from Abingdon to Dorchester. It is a very fine buUding, capable of accommodating nearly 200 scholars. The length of the buUding is 266 feet ; dining and school-room, 58 by 20 : chapel, 57 by 26 feet 6in. ; at the west end is the Principal's residence. Rev. John Slatter, President ; Mr. John AshweU, Master. DIRECTORY. Holford Mr. Thomas PhiUips John Shawe, Esq-, Culham House Slatter Rev. John, D.D., President of the Diocesan School Walker Rev. Robert, Vicar AshweU Mr. Eyre, Master of the Diocesan School Badcock Benjamin, farmer, Rye Farm Billingsley Edward, blacksmith Bradbury John, coal merchant and brewer Cheer Edward, carpenter and shopkeeper Dandridge Robert, victuaUer, Waggon and Horses Gibbens Joseph, baker and shopkeeper 266 CULHAM.— GBEAT HASELY. Harris Joseph, farmer, Warren Farm Horley John, victuaUer, Sow and Pigs Horley William, taUor Munday Mary Ann, farmer, Manor Farm Playfair Peter, victualler, Railway Hotel Porter King Charles, Deputy Pariah Clerk Porter William, maaon Porter WUliajn, Parish Clerk Porter William, jun., bricklayer Pratt Charles, National Schoolmaster Reed Henry, blacksmith Thompson WUliam, farmer, Zouch Farm Winterbourne George, victuaUer, Nag's Head GREAT HASELY. XREAT HASELY, a, large Parish, comprises the Township of LITTLE HASELY, Liberty of RYCOTE, and Hamletsof LATCHFORD and LOB. I££3 The Village is situate three miles west of Tetsworth, and contains some good shops. It contained, in 1841, 786 inhabitants. The Church, dedicated to St. Peter, is a spacious structure, with embattled tower, and six bells. On the south side are the remains of a smaU chapel; on the north side of the Church is an altar tomb, bearing an effigy of a knight in armour, his feet resting on a Uon. On the demoUtion of the old Rectory House, several old lofty windows were discovered, and at the back of a fire-place were several ecclesias tical encaustic tiles, supposed to bear date from Henry III. The Dean and Canons of Windsor are Patrons. Rev. Wm. Birkett, M.A., Rector ; Rev. W. J. Dry, M.A., Curate ; Mr. Richard Shrimpton, Clerk. Service — 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. There is a small Congregational Chapel. No stated Minister. Service — 10 30 a.m. and 6 p.m. There is a School here, endowed by Luke Taylor, in the year 1647. Average number of scholars — boys, 45; girls, 45. Benjamin Tanner, Master; Emma SaUsbury, Mistress. DIRECTORY. Birkett Rev. Wm., M.A., Rector Dry Rev. W. J., M.A., Curate Muirhead J. P., Esq., Hasely Court Atkinson James, farmer, Peg's Farm Banwell John, farmer, Latchford Billings Gabriel, beer retaUer and ma chine maker Chapman John, farmer, Rycote CrandaU Wm., tailor Cooper Wm., victualler and mason, Plough DodweU John, farmer, Lob GUlott Joseph, farmer, Hasely Court Farm Gillott Joseph and Son, auctioneers and surveyors Hester John, farmer, Latchford Post Office. — Mr. John Terry, Sub-Postmaster. 5 p.m. Carrier to Oxford. — Terry John, Wed. and Sat Hurst Ann, blacksmith Jordan Edwin, victuaUer, and painter and glazier, Crown Lewin John, farmer, Latchford Mitchell John, boot and shoe maker Parslow John, shopkeeper Rough Sarah, beer retailer Shrimpton John, farmer and dealer Shrimpton Richard, carpenter and Parish Clerk Shrimpton Thomas, farmer and baker Shrimpton Wm., carpenter Slatter Thomas, boot and shoe maker Terry John, carrier Trindall Samuel, baker and shopkeeper White Henry, dealer and shopkeeper Arrival, 10 30 a.m. ; dispatch, CHINNOE. 267 CHINNOR. JHINNOR, a large and extensive Parish, comprises the Liberty of HENTON and Hamlet of OAKLEY ; it lies at the foot of the Chiltern Hills, about five miles and a half S.E. from Thame. It contained, in 1841, 1308 in habitants. The Church is a very ancient structure, in the Norman style; it consists of nave two aisles, chancel, and tower with bells. Sir J. Musgrave, Patron. Rev. Wm. A' Musgrave, Rector ; Rev. Charles Smith, Curate ; Mr. Thomas Fletcher, Clerk. Service— 10 30 a.m. and 2 30 p.m. There is a small Primitive Methodist Chapel in the Village. Rev, George Croxford, Minister. No stated time of service. The Congregational Chapel is in the VUlage. No stated Minister. Service 11 a.m., 1 30 p.m., and 6 p.m. There is a smaU Wesleyan Methodist Chapel in the Hamlet of Oakley. Rev. Wm. Mason, Minister. Service — 10 30 a.m. and 6 p.m. The British School Ues in the centre of the ViUage, with a good house for the Master attached. Mr. Benjamin Little, Master. DIRECTORY. Mason Rev. Wm., Methodist Minister Musgrave Rev. Wm., Augustus, Rector Smith Rev. Charles, Curate Wykeham Aldbury, Esq. Allday Wm., shoemaker AUnutt Thomas, farmer, Henton AUnutt Wm., farmer, Henton BaUey John, farmer, Henton Barlow John, beer retaUer, Sprigg's Alley Bartlett Richard, chair maker, Oakley Bass John, carrier to London, Oakley Batten George, mUler Blake Elizabeth, victuaUer and keeper, Crown BritneU Lancelot, baker and shopkeeper Busby John, plumber and beer retailer Cadle Robert, farmer, Henton Carter John, victuaUer and carpenter, King's Head Cooke Thomas, saddler Cossell Thomas, chair maker, Oakley Croxford George, butcher, chair maker, dentist, and Methodist Minister Crowdy George, cooper, Oakley Currier Robert, beer retailer and shop keeper, Henton Darvill Thomas, carpenter Douglas Robert, farmer, Henton Eustace Frederick, blacksmith, Henton Eustace James, farmer and road con tractor, Oakley Eustace Richard, victualler and road con tractor, Wheat Sheaf, Oakley Eustace Wm., farmer, Oakley Fletcher John, wheelwright FoUey Edward, bricklayer, Oakley Fortman John, beer retailer and chair maker, Sprigg's Alley Fuller George, farmer Fuller George, farmer, and carrier to London Grey Thomas, tailor Hammond Thomas, beer retaUer and carrier Hester John, cooper, Oakley Heyborn Wm., grocer and general dealer HiU Marshall, farmer and butcher Hopcroft Henry, tailor Howlett George, boot and shoe maker, Oakley Howlett James, butcher, Oakley Howlett John, chair maker, Sprigg's AUey Howlett John, chair turner, Oakley Howlett Mark, beer retailer, Oakley Jarvis John, shoe maker Keen Edmund, farmer, Oakley Keene Thomas, farmer Little Benjamin, Master of British School Maunder Charles, beer retaUer and chair maker Neighbour Robert, corn dealer Neighbour Wm., general dealer Neighbour Wm., farmer, Henton Prickett Thomas, grocer Rogers Wm., beer retailer, Henton 268 CHINNOB.— THAME. Stone John, farmer, Sprigg's Alley Way James, shoe maker and giazier Wheeler George, shoe maker White James, carrier White Wm., general dealer, Henton White Wm., farmer, Henton White Wm., farmer and shopkeeper, Henton Witney George, chair turner, Oakley Saunders Abel, beer retailer and grocer Saw Thomas, blacksmith Simmonds John, basket maker Smith David, shopkeeper Stevens George, carrier Stevens Heden, farmer, Henton Stevens Henry, general dealer, Henton Stevens John, victualler, Red Lion Stockwell Isaac, draper Stockwell Wm., farmer) Post Office.— Mr. Henry Hopcroft, Sub-Postmaster. Arrival, 10 a.m.; dispatch, 6 p.m.Carriers. — Aylesbury, Stevens George, Tue., Wed., and Fri. London, Bass John, Wed. ; and Fuller George, no stated time. Oxford, Stevens George, Tue., Wed., and Fri.; White James, Sat. Thame, Hammond Thomas, White James, and Stevens George, Tue., Wed., and Fri. Wycombe, White James, Fri. THAME. ^HAME, or TAME, is a Parish and Market Town, thirteen miles S.E. by S. of Oxford, nine S.W. of Aylesbury, and forty-five N.W. by W. of Lon don. It is divided into the Townships of NEW and OLD THAME, the Hamlets of PRIEST END, NORTH WESTON, MORETON, and THAME PARK. It contained, in 1841, 3060 inhabitants. This town is supposed to be of Roman origin, there having been in former years a Roman military road through it. In 1829, a gold coin was found, about the size of a half-sovereign, of the Roman Emperor Honorius. The town consists of one very long and spacious street, in the centre of which stands the Market Hall, and a square pile of building, called the Middle Way, which if taken down, would make this noble street second to none in any market town in England. There are numerous shops, well stocked with every article suited to the wants of the in habitants ; the streets are kept in excellent order, and are well lighted with gas-; and in short the town bears a general appearance of respectability, cleanliness, and comfort, which must forcibly strike the mind of every visitor. There is a large market for corn held on Tuesday, and there are six annual fairs. Being so near to Oxford, all legal business is transferred to that city; the County Court and Monthly Sessions being the principal which are carried on here. The Bird Cage Inn was formerly the Town Bridewell, and it contains an old cellar which was once used as a dungeon. The Parish Church is a very fine pile of building, with a massive tower, con taining six bells. The south porch is considered very fine, as is also the ceUing. The Church underwent thorough repair in 1789, and was furnished with new seats in 1849. There are several good specimens of monumental brasses. In the north THAME. 269 transept is a grey marble tomb, to the memory of Geoffrey Dormer and his two wives. In the south transept there are two ancient tombs of the famUy of Quar terman ; likewise a fine altar tomb of marble, of Lord John Williams . On this tomb are recumbent figures of his Lordship and his first wife. On the S.W. of the Church stands the Prebendal House, the seat of J. Stone, Esq. ; it is surrounded by a moat on three sides, and the River Thame on the fourth. The remains of the Chapel stUl exist, overgrown with ivy. Rev. James Prosser, M.A., Vicar ; Mr. Arthur Stone, Organist ; Mr. Richard Wells Saunders, Clerk ; William Arnott, Sexton. Service — 10 45 a.m. and 6 p.m. ; Wed., 6 30 p.m. ; Fri., 11 a.m. There is a small Baptist Chapel. Rev. Stephen Walker, Minister. Service — 10 30 a.m., 2 30 and 6 p.m. ; Thur., 7 p.m. The Congregational Chapel is in High Street. Rev. John Elrick, M.A., Minister. Service — 10 30 a.m. and 6 p.m. The Wesleyan Methodist Chapel is small, situated in the Sun Yard. Rev. John Johnson, Minister. Service — 10 30 a.m., 2 30 and 6 p.m. The Free Grammar School is near the Church, and is available by any of the inhabitants who wish their children to receive instruction in Latin and Greek. Rev. Thomas B. Fookes, D.C.L., Head Master. The Rotal British Schools, under the patronage of the Duchess of Kent, are situated at the top of Park Street. They consist of two fine rooms, a class room, and museum, with a suitable house for the master's use. Average number of boys, 150 ; girls, 40. Mr. James Marsh, Master ; Ann Hunt, Mistress. The National Schools, with the Infant School, are a short distance from High Street, near the extremity of the town ; there are good and commodious rooms, with apartments for teachers, to which is attached a large and well-cultivated garden. Average number of scholars — boys, 80 ; girls, 70 ; infants, 70. Mr. Thomas Bonner, Master ; Jemima Pearce, Mistress ; Caroline Eden, Infant Mistress. The Town Hall is a small old building in the centre of High Street, used for Petty Sessions, the County Court, and other public purposes. The Horticultural Society and Mutual Improvement Society hold their meetings in it. The Gas Works are at a short distance from the High Street. Mr. William Simmons, Manager. The Excise Office is at the Spread Eagle Inn. Mr. William Allen, Collector ; Mr. John Valder, Clerk; Mr. Harry Lemon, Supervisor; Mr. George Bone, Officer. The Union Workhouse is at^the entrance of the town from Oxford. It is a fine buUding, and is kept in very excellent order. Mr. Walter Palmer, Governor; Mrs. Sarah Palmer, Matron ; Rev. Amos Hayton, Chaplain ; Mr. Richard Lee, Surgeon ; Mr. John Hollier, Clerk ; Mr. Thomas Wise, Schoolmaster ; Emma Mun- day, Mistress. . Board days, Wednesday. 270 THAME. [alphabetical list The ALPHABETICAL LIST OF CLEEGY, GENTEY, ETC. abbreviations in the Names of Places are as follows : — A house ; st street ; In lane; pl place ; ter terrace; ct court; sq square ; rdroaA; gr green. Anson Mr. George, 5, Park st Badcock Mr. John, Lashlake Burnard Mrs. Deborah, Park st Coueins Mr. Thomas, Lashlake House Cox Miss Mary, High st Deverell MrB. Ann, Park st Eeles Mrs. Judith, High st Eeles Mrs. Priscilla, High st Elrick Rev. John, M.A., Congregational Minister, High st Fookes Rev. Thomas B., D.C.L., Master of Free Grammar School 'Gandell Mr. Edward, High st Hayton Rev. Amos, Perpetual Curate of Chersley, High st Hedges Mrs. Sophia, High st Howland Mrs, Mary, High st Johnson Rev. John, Wesleyan Minister, High at Lee Mrs. Elizabeth, sen., High at Moore Mrs. Ann, Pound Lane Plater Mr. ThomaB, Park st Pratt Mr. Richard, High at Prosser Rev. JameB, M.A., Vicar, Vicarage Randle Mr. John, Risborough rd Richmond Mrs. Sarah, 1, Park at Seymour Mr. John, High st Sinderby Miss Ann, High st Smith Mrs. Martha, High st Stone John, Esq., Magiatrate, Prebendal Houae Stone Mrs. Thomas, May's Elms Toovey Mr. Wm., High Bt Turner Mrs. Elizabeth, High st Umfrey Miss Betsey, High st Wakeman George, Esq., High st Way Mrs. EUzabeth, Park Bt Wenman The Baroness, Thame Park Winslow Mr. Robert, High st Winslow Mrs., Friday st ALPHABETICAL LIST OF TEADES, PEOFESSIOKS, ETC. Abbott Frederick, farmer Arnott Wm., Sexton, High st Abbott Wm., linen and woollen draper, haberdasher and hosier, High st Aston Sarah, shopkeeper, Friday st Rarton James, victualler, painter, plumber and glazier, Black Horse, High st Barton Richard, painter, plumber and glazier, High st Battin Richard, mason and shopkeeper, Middle Row, High st Battin Robert, victualler, Nag's Head, High st Baylis Wm,, farmer, North Weston Betts Wm., boot and shoe maker, High st Bird Edward, taUor, Friday st Boiling James, chimney sweeper, Pound In Bone George, Inland Revenue Officer, Park st Bonner Biddy, beer retailer, Britannia, Pound In Bonner Charles, beer retaUer, Two Brewers, Friday st Bonner Edward, bricklayer and mason, 7, Park st Bonner James, builder, Park at Bonner Thomas, National Schoolmaster, School House Bowler Richard, victualler, builder and cooper, Oxford Arms, Middle Row, High st Bowler Samuel, carpenter and joiner, Park st Bradfield Henry Schutes, miller, Park st Bradford Henry, printer, bookseller, and stationer, musical instrument warehouse, High st Bradford Jane, StampDistributor, High st Bradehaw Edward, linen and wooUen dra per, haberdasher and hosier, Hampden House, High st Brickwell Wm., boot and ehoe maker, High at Bristow Thomas, grocer, tea and provision dealer, High st Bruce Lucy, midwife, One Bell In Bruce Samuel, boot and shoe maker, One Bell In Bull Wm., farmer, Moreton Burnard Robert, carrier to London, High st Burnard Thomas, beer retailer, Wool Pack, Park st Burnett Edward, hair dresaer, One Bell In Castle Wm. Merry, horse dealer, Priest End OF TRADES, ETC.] THAME. 271 Castle Thomas, butcher, High st Chapman John, farmer, North Weston Cheshire George, boot and shoe maker, High st Cheshire Matthew, taUor, High at Clarke Henry, tailor, High st Claydon Richard, farrier and shoeing smith, High st Clisby Charles Bradfleld, poulterer, fish monger and fruiterer, High st Cliaby John, Post Office Messenger to Adnam, Friday st Clisby Wm., victuaUer, Six Bells, High et Coles John, Ucensed to let horses, High st Collins Deborah, shopkeeper, High st Cooper Emanuel, boot and shoe maker, Highst Cope Harry, boot maker, 2, Park st Cope Philip, boot and shoe maker, Middle Row, High st Cox Robert, clothes cleaner and dyer, Pound In Cox Wm., farmer, Priest End Davis Daniel, bootand shoe maker, High st Davis Edward, smith and farrier, High st DodweU Thomas, tailor, High st Dunkin David, baker and confectioner, High at Eden Caroline, Infant SchoolmiatreaB, High at Edeu George, carpenter, joiner, and paper- hanger, High st Eden Jamea, farmer, High st Eden John, victuaUer, Royal Oak, More- ton Eden Wm., coach buUder, High st Eden Wm., wheelwright, High Bt Eele Jamea, gardener, Park st Elton Cooper, butcher, Middle Row, High st Eustace Hannah, shopkeeper, High st Fenner George, chair maker and shop keeper, Park st Field Samuel, brewer and maltster, High st Flight Edward, tailor and breeches maker, High st FoUey Ephraim, beer retaUer, Sailor's Beturn, Pound In Foster Gains, mealman, High st Fowler John, painter, glazier, and stationer, Highst Francis George, victuaUer, Four Horse Shoes, Brick Kiln In George Thomas, tinman and brazier, Der rick's In GUbert Thomas, tea dealer, High at Grace Wm., clock and watch maker, High st Harding Wm. Claridge, grazier, High st Hawley John Hugh, boarding and day school, High st Hewland Thomas, baker, High st Heybourn Wm., grocer, tea, china, glass, and British wine dealer, High st Hobley Edward, taUor, 3, Park st HoUand GUes, buUder, and brick maker, Park st HoUier John, solicitor, High st HoUoway John, soUcitor, Clerk to County Court, High at Horton John, victualler and gunsmith, Bird-in- Cage, High st Horton Wm., ironmonger, tinman, brazier, and general smith, Friday Bt Howland Alfred R., auctioneer and ap praiser ; Agent to the Sun Fire and Life Insurance Company, High st Howland Alfred, farmer, Ludsdon Howland Wm., beer retailer, and cattle dealer, Wheat Sheaf, Friday st Howland Wm., bricklayer, and mason, High at Howlett John, beer retaUer and carrier, Cross Keys, Risborough rd Howlett Wm., blacksmith, High st Howlett Wm., Ben., farmer, Priest End Howlett Wm., victualler, wheelwright, and blacksmith, Fighting Cocks, High st _ Howse Thomas, baker, High st Howse Thomas, horae breaker, 4, Park at Humphries Wm., carpenter and joiner, Derrick's In Hunt Ann, Miatress of Royal British School, Park st Hunt George, linen draper, haberdasher, and hosier, High st Hutt Levi, grocer, tea and provision dealer, Highst Ive Ann, schoolmistress, Risborough rd Ives John, Unen draper, &c. ; h Middle Row, High st Jarvis Alfred, grocer, tea and provision dealer, High st Jarvis David, saddler and harness maker, High st JaqueB Wm., land surveyor, Friday st Jemmett Edward, corn factor, High st Jemmett John, farmer, Park Bt Johnson David, marine store dealer, Aylesbury rd Johnson Richard, gardener, Mourning In Johnson Stephen John, tanner, &c. ; Agent to the Royal Farmers' Fire, Life, and HaU-storm Office ; h High st Johnson Wm. and Stephen John, tanners, curriers, and leather cutters, High st 272 THAME. [alphabetical list Juggins Wm., farmer and grazier, One Bell Lane Farm Kelly Margaret, miUiner and dress maker ; Depot for the Christian Knowledge Society, High st King Ann, milliner and dress maker, High st King Joseph, cooper, High st Kirtland John, boot and shoe maker, Highst Lacey Samuel, painter, plumber and glazier, High st Langston James, boot and shoe maker, Derrick's In Latham Mary Ann, victuaUer, White Horse, High Bt Lee Richard, Burgeon, High st Lester Thomas, boot and ehoe maker, Moreton London and County Joint Stock Banking Company, Alfred Self, Manager, draw on Head Office, open on Tuesdays from 10 30 to 4, High st Loosley Edward, gardener, Moreton Looaley James, farmer, Moreton Loosley John Edward, farmer, High st Loosley Joseph, farmer, Moreton Loosley Thomas, farmer, Moreton Loosley Wm. , farmer, Priest End Lupton Harry, surgeon, High st Lupton Sackville, surgeon, High st Marsh James, Master of Royal British School, School House, Park st Marshall John, miUer, Aylesbury rd Matthews John, carpenter, joiner, and wood turner, Park st Mead Ann, victuaUer, Blue Man, Friday Bt Mead George, baker, Middle Row, High st Mears Henry Henry T., nurseryman and seedsman, High st Mentor George, taUor and hair dresser, High st Messenger James, market gardener, More- ton Messer Jane, shopkeeper, Park st Messer Teresa, confectioner, High st Messer Thomas, ironmonger, tinman and brazier ; Agent for E. Tisdale, dyer, from London, High st Miles Wm. Francis, watchmaker, jeweUer, and sUversmith, High st Miller James, furniture broker, High st Mitchell Cornelius, shopkeeper, High st Morris Charles, builder, upholsterer and paper-hanger, High st Mott Isaac, chair maker, Moreton Mott Wm., hair dresser and naturalist, Middlo Row, High Et Musson Esau, baker and wool-sorter, Fri day Bt Newitt Robert, boot and shoe maker, High st Nichols Mary, boarding and day school, Highst North Joseph, shopkeeper, Moreton Oliver Samuel, general broker, High st Parsons Benjamin, farmer, North Weston Parsons Frances, Postmistress, High at Pearce Alfred, linen draper, &c. ; h Middle Row, High st Pearce Charles, woolstapler, High st Pearce Henry, victualler and carpenter, Seven Stars, High st Pearce Henry, woolatapler; h High st Pearce and Ivea, linen and wooUen drapers, hosiers, haberdashers, hatters andtaUors, Middle Row, High st Pearce Jemima, National Schoolmistress, High st Pearce Joseph, tauor, High st Pearce Mary, grocer, tea and provision dealer, High st Pearce Thomas, victuaUer and wheel wright, Red Cow, Aylesbury rd Perrin Wm. G., boot and shoe maker, High st PhiUips Francis, butcher, High st Phillips George, victuaUer and cattle dealer, Swan, High st PhiUips John L., veterinary surgeon, High st PhiUips Mary, farmer, North Weston PhilUps Wm., farmer, Priest End Farm Pigott Wm., Bhopkeeper, Park st Plater Alfred Thomas, millwright, Park st ; h Risborough rd PoUard Walter, painter, plumber and glazier, High st Ponting Charles P., linen and wooUen draper, haberdasher and hosier, High st Ponting Daniel, ironmonger, tinman and brazier ; Agent to the Accidental Death Insurance Company, High st Prickett Penelope, shopkeeper, High st Py well George, beer retaUer, Fox, High st Ray Ann, milliner and straw bonnet maker ; Register Office for Families and Servants, High st Richardson James, confectioner and bis cuit baker, High st Reynolds Henry W., surgeon, Highst Richmond Henry, butcher, Friday st Robson EUzabeth Ann, printer, bookseUer, stationer, and newspaper agent, High st Saunders Francis Wm., saddler and harness maker, High st OP TRADES, ETC.] THAME. 273 Saunders Mary, dresa and straw bonnet maker, High st Saunders Richard WeUs, saddler, harness maker, glass and china dealer, and Pariah Clerk, High st Scadding Wm., printer, bookaeUer, sta tioner, and toy-dealer; Agent to the Norwich Fire and Life Office, High st Seymour Daniel, fruiterer and tobacconist, High st Seymour Francis, victualler, Saracen's Head, High st Seymour Joseph, tailor and High Constable, High st Seymour Joseph, tailor and shopkeeper, High st Seymour Thomas Henry, grocer, tea and provision dealer, tallow chandler, vendor of British Wines ; Agent to the County Fire and Provident Life Insurance Company, High st Sharp John, tinman and brazier, Park st Sheen James, grazier, High st Sheen Mrs. Samuel, grazier, High Bt Sheldon Thomas, victualler, and horse dealer, commercial inn and posting- house, One Bell, High st Shrimpton Henry, Unen and wooUen dra per, hosier and haberdasher ; Agent to the British Empire Mutual Fire and Life Insurance Company, High st Shrimpton John, corn factor, High st Shrimpton John Jonas, ReUeving Officer, Risborough road SUsby Joaeph, ahopkeeper, Friday at Simmona Charlea, commercial hotel, post ing houae, and Inland Revenue Office, High at Simmons John S., veterinary surgeon, High st Simmons Wm., chemist, druggist, and Gas Manager, High Bt Simmons John, hair dresser and perfumer, High st Spiers John, baker, High st Staples Stephen, cooper, and timber mer chant, High st Stevena James Sheen, grocer, tea and provision dealer, and dealer in British wines, High st Stevens Thomas Sheen, butcher and shop keeper, High st Stone Arthur, cabinet maker, upholsterer, and organist, High st Stone Edward, baker, High st Stone George, grocer, tea and provision dealer, High Bt Stone John, builder, High st Stone Wm., solicitor, High st Sutton Thomas Seagrove, grocer, tea and provision dealer, tallow chandler, wine and spirit merchant, High st Taite Wm., Post Office Measenger to BriU, 6, Park Bt Taplin Wm., farmer, haberdasher, hosier, and coach proprietor, High st Thame and Aylesbury Old Bank, draw on Praeda and Company, open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., High st Thorp John, chemist, druggist, dealer in British wines ; Agent to the European Life Insurance and Annuity Company, High st Tingle Joseph ChUd, brewer, High st Todd Sophia, boarding and day school, High st TomUnson Job, clock and watch maker, and gun-smith, High st Tugwood Wm., Unen and woollen draper, hosier and haberdasher, High st Turner Penelope, shopkeeper, High st Turner George, farmer, Moreton Wakelin Alfred, painter, plumber, and glazier, High st Walker John, nurseryman, seedsman, and florist : agent to the Mutual Fire and Life Insurance Company, High st Walker Stephen, grocer, tea and provision dealer, and Baptist Minister, High st Watson Jacob, victualler, and wine and spirit merchant, Abingdon Arms, High Bt Way John, farmer, Moreton Webster John, victuaUer, Anchor, High at Webster Thomas, beer retaUer, Rising Sun, High st Webster Wm., victuaUer and carrier, Bull, High st Wells Jamea, grocer, tea and provision dealer, High at Wheeler Ellen, straw bonnet maker, Ris borough rd Wheeler Wm., shopkeeper, Risborough rd WhitmiU Job, baker and confectioner, 8, Park st Wixon Robert, grocer, tea and provision dealer, Friday st Wyatt Mary, shopkeeper, High Bt Youens Richard, basket maker, High st 274 THAME. [classified list CLASSIFICATION OF TEADES, PEOFESSIONS, ETC. Agents (see also Insurance Agents).— Messer Thomas (forE. Tisdale, dyer, London), High st Robson Elizabeth Ann (news), High st Auctioneer and Appraiser. — Hewland Alfred R., High st Bakers and Flour Dealers. — Dunkin David, High st Hewland Thomas, High st Howse Thomas, High st Mead George, Middle Row, High st Musson Esau, Friday st Stone Edward, High st Spiers John, High st Whitmill Job, 8, Park st Bankers. — London and County Joint Stock Banking Company, High st; Mr. Alfred Self, Manager; draw on Head Office; open on Tuesdays from 10 30 till 4 Thame and Aylesbury Old Bank, High st; draw on Praeds and Co. ; open from 2 tUl 4 Basket Maker. — Youens Richard, High st Beer Retailers (see also Hotels, Inns, dc.) — Bonner Charles, Two Brewers, Friday st BonnerBiddy, .Britannia, Pound In Burnard Thomas, Wool Pack, Park st FoUey Ephraim, Sailors' Return, Pound In Howland Wm., Wheat Sheaf, Friday st Howlett John, Cross Keys, Ris borough rd Pywell George, Fox, High st Webster Thomas, Rising Sun, High st Blacksmiths. Claydon Richard (and farrier), High st Davis Edward (and farrier), High st Howlett Wm., High st Howlett Wm., Highst Booksellers, Printers, and Stationers. — Bradford Henry, High st Scadding Wm., High st Robson Elizabeth Ann, High st Boot and Shoe Makers. — Betts Wm., High st Brickwell Wm., High st Bruce Samuel, One Bell In Cheshire George, High st Cope Harry, 2, Park st Boot and Shoe Makers (continued). — Cooper Emanuel, High st Cope Philip, Middle Row, High st Davis Daniel, High st Kirkland John, High st Lester Thomas, Moreton Newitt Robert, High st Perrin Wm. G., High st Langston James, Derrick's In Braziers and TinPlate Workers. — George Thomas. Derrick's In Horton Wm., Friday st Messer Thomas, High st Ponting Daniel, High st Sharp John, Park st Brewers. — Field Samuel, High st Tingle Joseph Child, High st Brick and Tile Makers. — HoUand Giles, Park st Bricklayers andMasons. — Battin Richard, Middle Row, High st Bound Edward, 7, Park st Howland Wm., High st Builders. — Bonner James, Park st Bowler Richard, Middle Row, High st Holland GUes, Park st Morris Charles (and upholsterer), High st Stone John, High st Butchers. — Castle Thomas, High st Elton Cooper, Middle Row, High st PhilUps Francis, High st Richmond Henry, Friday st Stevens Thomas Sheen, High st Cabinet Maker and Upholsterer. — Stone Arthur, High st Chemists and Druggists. Simmons Wm., High st Thorp John, High st Chimney Sweeper. Boiling James, Pound In China, Glass, and Earthenware Dealers. — Heybourn Wm., High st Saunders Richard Wells, High st Coach Builder. — Eden Wm.,High st Confectioners. — Dunkin David, High st Messer Teresa, High st Richardson James, High st Whitmill Job, 8, Park st Coopers. — Bowler Richard, Middle Row, High st King Joseph, High st Staples Stephen, High st Corn Millers. — Bradfield Henry Schutes, Park st Marshall John, Aylesbury rd OF TRADES, ETC.] THAME. 275 Curriers and Leather Cutters. — Johnson Wm. and Stephen John, High st Dyer. — Cox Robert, Pound In Farmers. — Abbott Frederick BayUs Wm., North Weston Bull Wm., Moreton Chapman John, N orth Weston Cox Wm„ Priest End Eden James, High st Harding Wm. Claridge (grazier), High st Howland Alfred, Ludsdon Howlett Wm., sen., Priest End Jennett John, Park st Juggins Wm., One Bell Lane Farm Loosley James, Moreton Loosley John Edward, High st Loosley Joseph, Moreton Loosley Thomas, Moreton Loosley Wm., Priest End Parsons Benjamin, North Weston PhUlips Mary, North Weston Phillips Wm., Priest End Farm Sheen James (grazier), High st Sheen Mrs. S. (grazier), High st Taplin Wm„ High st Turner George, Moreton Way John, Moreton Fishmonger and Poulterer. Clisby Charles Bradfield, High st Fruiterers. — Clisby Charles Bradfield, High st Seymour Daniel, High st Furniture Brokers. — MiUer James, High st Oliver Samuel, High st Gardeners. — Eele James, Park st Johnson Richard, Mourning In Loosley Edward, Moreton Mears Henry T. (nurseryman and seedsman), High st Messenger James (market), More- ton Walker John (nurseryman, seeds man, and florist), High st Gun Maker. — Horton John, High st Tomlinson Job, High st Grocers, Tea and Provision Dealers. — Bristow Thomas, High st GUbert Thomas, High st Heybourn Wm., High st Hutt Levi, High st Jarvis Alfred, High st Pearce Mary, High st Seymour Thomas Henry (tea dealer), High st Stevens James Sheen, High st Stone George, High st Sutton Thomas Seagrove, High st Walker Stephen, High st Grocers, dc. (continued). — Wells James, High st Wixon Robert, Friday st Hair Dressers. — Burnett Edward, One Bell In Mentor George, High st Mott Wm., Middle Row, High st Simons John, High st Hatters. — Pearce and Ives, Middle Row, High st Horse and Gig Letter. — Coles John, High st Hotels, Inns, and Taverns (see also Beer Retailers). Abingdon Arms, Watson Jacob, High st Anchor, Webster John, High st Black Horse, Barton James, High st Bull, Webster Wm., High st Bird in Cage, Horton John, High st Blue Man, Mead Ann, Friday st Commercial Hotel, Posting House, and Inland Revenue Office, Simmons Charles, High st Fighting Cocks, Howlett Wm., High st Four Horse Shoes, Francis George, Brick Kiln In Nag's Head, Battin Robert, High st One Bell, Commercial Inn and Posting House, Sheldon Thos., High st Oxford Arms, Bowler Richard, Middle Row, High st Red Cow, Pearce Thomas, Ayles bury rd Royal Oak, Eden John, Moreton Saracen's Head, Seymour Francis, High st Seven Stars, Pearce Henry, High st Six Bells, Clisby Wm., High st Swan, Phillips George, High st White Horse, Latham Mary Ann, High st Insurance Agents. — Accidental Death, Pouting Daniel, High st British Empire Mutual (Fire and Life), Shrimpton Henry, High st County (Fire) and Prorident (Life), Seymour Thomas Henry, High st European (Life) and Annuity Society, Thorp, John, High st Mutual (Fire and LifeJ, Walker John, High st Norwich Union (Fire and Life), Scadding Wm., High st 276 THAME. [classified list Insurance Agents (continued). — Royal Farmers' (Fire, Life, and Hail storm), Johnson Stephen John, High st Sun (Fire and Life), Howland Alfred R., High st Ironmongers. — Horton Wm., Friday st Messer Thomas, High st Ponting Daniel, High st Jeweller and Silversmith. — Miles Wm. Francis, High st Land Surveyor. — Jaques Wm., Friday st Linen and Woollen Drapers, Hosiers, dc. —Abbott Wm., High st Bradshaw Edward, High st Hunt George (linen only), High st Pearce and Ives, Middle Row, High st Ponting Charles P., Highst Shrimpton Henry, High st Taplin Wm. (haberdasher and hosier), High st Tugwood Wm., High st Joiners and Carpenters. — Bowler Samuel, Park st Eden George, High st Humphries Wm, Derrick's In Matthews John, Park st Pearce Henry, High st Maltster. — Field Samuel, High st Marine Store Dealer. — Johnson David, Aylesbury rd Merchants. — Jemmett Edward (corn), High st Shrimpton John (corn), High st Staples Stephen (timber), High st Milliners and Dress Makers. Kelly Mary, High st King Ann, High st Ray Ann, High st Saunders Mary, High st Millwright. — Plater Alfred Thomas, Park st Musical Instrument Warehouse. — Brad ford Henry, High st Naturalist. — Mott Wm., Middle Row, High st Painters, Plumbers, and Glaziers. — Bar ton James, High st Barton Richard, High st Fowler John, High st Lacey Samuel, High st Pollard Walter, High st Wakelin Alfred, High st Saddlers and Harness Makers. — Jarvis David, High st Saunders Francis Wm., High st Saunders Richard AVells, High st Schools (Boarding and Day). — Hawley John Hugh, High st Ive Ann (day), Risborough rd Schools (continued). — NichoUs Mary, High st Todd Sophia, High st Shopkeepers.— Aston Sarah, Friday st Battin Richard, Middle Row, High st Collins Deborah, High st Eustace Hannah, High st Fenner George, Park st Messer Jane, Park st Mitchell Cornelius, High st North Joseph, Moreton Pigott Wm., Park st Prickett Penelope, High st Seymour Joseph, High st Silsby Joseph, Friday st Stephens Thomas Sheen, High st Turner Penelope, High st Wyatt Mary, High st Wheeler Wm., Risborough rd Solicitors. — Hollier John, High st Holloway John, High st Stone Wm., High st Straw Bonnet Makers. — Ray Ann, High st Saunders Mary, High st Wheeler Ellen, Risborough rd Surgeons. — Lee Richard, High st Lupton Harry, High st Lupton Sackville, High st Reynolds Henry W., High st Tailors. — Bird Edward, Friday st Cheshire Matihew, High st Clarke Henry, High st Dodwell Thomas, High st Flight Edward (and breeches maker), High st Hobley Edward, 3, Park st Mentor George, High st Pearce and Ives, Middle Row, High st Pearce Joseph, High st Seymour Joseph, High st Seymour Joseph (and High Con stable), High st Tallow Chandler. — —Seymour Thomas Henry, High st Sutton Thomas Seagrove, High st Tanners.— Johnson Wm. and Stephen John, High st Tobacconist.— Seymour Daniel, High st Toy Dealer. — Scadding Wm., High st Veterinary Surgeons.— Phillips John L., High st Simmons John S., High st Watch and Clock Makers.— Grace Wm., High st Miles Wm. Francis, High st Tomlinson Job, High st CARRIERS.] THAME. 277 Wheelwrights. — Eden Wm., High st Howlett Wm., High st Pearce Thomas, Aylesbury rd Wine and Spirit Merchants. — Sutton Thomas Seagrove, High st Watson Jacob, High st Wood Turners and Chair Makers. — Fen- ner George, Park st Matthews John, Park st Mott Isaac, Moreton Woolstaplers . Pearce Henry and Charles, High st Post Office, High Street.- dispatch, 6 p.m. -Frances Parsons, Postmistress. Arrival, 8 a.m.; COACHES. Aylesbury— " Royal Mad," One Bell, 8 30 daily (Sun. excepted). London— From TapUn's Office, Mon., Wed., and Thur., 12 30 Summer; 10 30 Winter. CARRIERS. Adnam — Dunkin James, Bird in .Cage, Tue., 2 30 p.m. Aylesbury — Elliott John, Bull, Tue., time uncertain Aylesbury — Webster, Bull, High st, Mon. and Thur., 9 a.m. Aylesbury Impey Henry, Abingdon Arms, Tue., 2 30 p.m. Aylesbury — Howlett John, Cross Keys, Mon., 8 a.m. Brill — Oakley James, Fighting Cocks, Tue., 2 30 p.m. Chalgrove — Gray Joseph, White Horse, Tue., 2 30 p.m. Chersley — Gregory James, Nag's Head, Tue., 2 30 p.m. Chinnor — White James, Fighting Cocks, Tue., 2 30 p.m. Crendon— Brown Wm., Fighting Cocks, Tue., 2 30 p.m. Cuddington — Robins Wm., Bird in Cage, Tue., 2 30 p.m. Cuddington — Piddington Wm., Bird in Cage, Tue., 2 30 p.m. London — Burnard Robert, Sun, Wed. and Fri., 8 a.m. Oakley— Higgs John, Bull, Tue., time uncertain Oakley— Howse Wm., Bird in Cage, Tue., 2 30 p.m. Oxford — Howlett John, Cross Keys, Wed. and Sat., 6 a.m. Oxford— Webster, Bull, High st, Wed. and Sat., 6 a.m. Piddington — Gibbins John, Bird in Cage, Tue., 2 30 p.m. Maiden Grove — Steele John, Bull, Tue., time uncertain Long Wick — Bass John, Bird in Cage, Tue., 2 30 p.m. Lurgershall —Faulkner Edward, Bird in Cage, Tue., 2 30 p.m. Lewknor — Fletcher, Fighting Cocks, Tue., 2 30 p.m. Hickford — Radbone Edward, Fighting Cocks, Tue., 2 30 p.m. Risborough — Benning Henry, Saracen's Head, Tue., 2 p.m. Risborough — Foster James, Nag's Head, Tue., 2 30 p.m. Stadhampton — Moody George, . White Horse, Tue., 2 30 p.m. Stokenchurch — Blackall Richard, Nag's Head, Tue., 2 30 p.m. Stokenchurch Hunt Robert, Nag's Head, Tue., 2 30 p.m. Tiddington — Beckett John, Bull, Tue., time uncertain Watlington — Burton Daniel, Fighting Cocks, Tue., 2 30 p.m. K 2 278 DORCHESTER, DORCHESTER. DORCHESTER, with the two Hamlets of BURCOTT and OVERY, is a tfffju town of great antiquity. It was formerly a city, and contained a Cathedral and six Churches, out of which the Cathedral, now the Parish Church, is the only one remaining. It is now only a small VUlage. There is a very fine bridge over the Thames, and the surrounding country is of a picturesque and interesting character. This spot was, without doubt, once the seat of the Romans, as many relics and antiquities have at various times been found. In the year 1736, in a garden behind the Church, there was a small gold ring found, in scribed with the date of the consecration of Berinus. On the south side of the town stood a Castle, of which no vestige now remains. There is a circular field near the town, which is supposed to have been once a Roman amphitheatre ; and on Dyke Hills are the remains of a Roman camp. In 1140, Alexander, Bishop of Lincoln, founded an Abbey of Black Canons, dedicated to St. Peter, St. Paul, and St. Berinus. In 1841 the Parish contained 1078 inhabitants. The Church, once the Cathedral, is a very large and noble edifice, comprising nave, chancel, side aisles, and very massive tower, containing six bells. There are some fine stained windows, and the font, cast in lead in the time of Berinus, is thought to be the only one of the kind in existence. In the chancel is the tomb of Berinus, the founder. The Church is now undergoing considerable alterations and repairs. Rev. H. W. Burrows, Patron. Rev. Wm. Fountaine Addison, Perpetual Curate. Mr. Wm. Cobb, Clerk. Service — 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. There is a small but elegant Roman Catholic Church, built by John Davey, Esq., with nave, chancel, and oak rood screen. It is dedicated to Saint Berinus, At the west end is a full-length figure of the saint, with a gUt crozier. Rev. Robert Newshan, Priest. Service — 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. There is a small Primitive Methodist Chapel. No stated Minister. Service —11 a.m., 2 30 and 6 p.m. National School. — Mr. George Davis, Master; Mrs. Susan Davis, Mistress. DIRECTORY. Addison Rev. Wm. F., Perpetual Curate Aveling Mr. Wm. Cherrill Mr. James Cobb Mrs. Ann Davey Mr. John, Bridge End Dearlove Mr. Dicks Mr. John H. Newshan Rev. Robert, Roman Catholic Priest, Bridge End Price Mrs. Saunders Mrs., Obery Saltmarsh Mr. Charles P. Slade Mr. Wm. F. Scott Mrs. Jane, Manor House Walker Mr. Thomas James WUlmott Mr. Henry Bannaster George, butcher Berry Joseph, mason Berry Thomas, shopkeeper Berry Wm., mason Bunting Francis, grocer, tea and provi sion dealer ; agent for the Atlas Fire and Life Insurance Office Byass Wm. Clutton, surgeon Cadel Wm., farmer and beer retailer, Bridge End Cherrill Thomas, corn miller, Overy Cobb James, victualler and builder, George Cobb Thomas, blacksmith and farrier DORCHESTER.— NEWNHAM MUBREN. 279 Qobb Wm., stone mason and Parish Clerk Qoleing George, grocer, tea and provi sion dealer, and dealer in British wines Coles Thomas, linen and wooUen draper, hosier and haberdasher Cook Wm., farmer Cox Wm., corn dealer and maltster Croxford Henry, beer retailer and butcher Davey George, farmer, Overy Davis George, National Schoolmaster ; agent to the Union Fire, Life, and Annuity Office Dixey Mary, shopkeeper Durbridge James, farmer and victualler, Queen's Arms Durbridge John, beer retailer, and boot and shoe maker Freeman Henry, clock maker Godwin Samuel, boot and shoe maker Goodey Wm., victuaUer, butcher, and licensed to let horses ; Excise Office, White Hart Hawes Thomas, boot and shoe maker, Bridge End Howse James, blacksmith and shop keeper, Bridge-End Howse John, victuaUer and blacksmith, Fleur-de-Lis Jemmett Wm., grocer, tea and provision dealer, and druggist Post Office. — Mr. Stephen Simpson, 6 p.m. Jordan George, carpenter and joiner, Bridge End Jordan Wm., wheelwright, blacksmith, and carpenter Latham Joseph, farmer Lewis Wm., bread and biscuit baker, shopkeeper, and veterinary surgeon, Bridge End Lowe Joseph, victualler, Castle, Bridge End Newton Robert Aldworth, butcher Palmer John, boot and shoe maker Pickett Harriet, shopkeeper Pither Richard, veterinary surgeon Robins Wm., boot and shoe maker Saywell Thomas, builder, carpenter and joiner, Overy Shepherd Richard, baker Shrubb James, corn miller Simpson Stephen, Postmaster Smith George, shopkeeper Taylor Thomas, baker Trash Ann, boarding school Tutty Eliza, day school Wallace Joseph, farmer and corn dealer Walters Joseph, cooper Whichello John, cooper and wheelwright Whichello Thomas, victualler and wheelwright, Crown Wiggins Mary, schoolmistress Wigley Wm., boot and shoe maker Wilkins Thomas, painter, plumber and glazier Postmaster. Arrival, 8 a.m. ; dispatch, NEWNHAM MURREN. JjXEWNHAM MURREN, or NEWNHAM, is a very small Parish ; the VUlage lies one mile S.E. of Wallingford, and contained, in 1841, 254 inhabitants. The Church, dedicated to St. Mary, contains chancel, nave, bell gable, and two bells. The living is in the gift of St. John's College, Cambridge. Rev. J. Parsons, Curate ; Richard Frewin, Clerk. Service— 11 a.m. DIRECTORY. Hedges Charles, Esq., Manor House Saunders Mr. John AUnutt James, blacksmith Bisley Anthony, farmer Brooker Joseph, shoe maker Clare Joseph, wheelwright Cox Jonathan, land agent Cox Thomas, farrier Cresswell Nathaniel, butcher Deane George, farmer, English House Deeley John, shoe maker Frewin Richard, Parish Clerk Fuller Charles, farmer Hancock Thomas, victualler, Head 280 MONGE WELL— NORTH STOKE— CASSINGTON. MONGEWELL. 2)ONGEWELL, a very small Parish, is situated about one mile and a quarter S. of Wallingford ; it contained, in 1841, 202 inhabitants. The Church is small, dedicated to St. Luke ; it contains chancel, nave, and south porch. Rev. Thomas Durell, Vicar ; Mr. Wm. Ring, Clerk. Service— 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. There is a small Parochial School, supported by subscription. Average num ber of scholars, 15. Mary Perry, Mistress. DIRECTORY. Durell Rev. Thomas, Vicar Palmer Mrs. Jane, Mongewell House Clarke Robert, farmer Gill Richard, victualler, The Crooked Billet King Wm., Parish Clerk Kingham Joseph, farmer Painter James GUes, farmer, House ' Perry Mary, Schoolmistress Prior Thomas, mUler and farmer Wood NORTH STOKE. ett Wm., jun., farmer, Aston Luckett Wm., sen., farmer and baker, Aston Lyford Martha, farmer, Weald May Barbara, blacksmith, Market pl May Thomas, farmer, Weald Minchin Joseph, dealer, Lavender sq Morpeth Mark Anthony, veterinary sur geon, Broad st Morse John, farmer, Lew Neale Wm., shoe maker, Lavender sq Newport John, plumber and glazier, Broad st Newport Mary, straw hat and bonnet manufacturer, Broad st Packer PhiUp, Farm Baihff to Mr. G. Knapp, Mill st Perkins James, victuaUer, and blacksmith, Horse Shoe, MUlst Pettyfer Charles, boot and shoe maker, Lavender sq Pettjfer Joseph, mason Pinnock Thomas, farmer and Overseer, Brighthampton Pinnock Wm. , farmer and Overseer, Chimney Plaster David, wheelwright and carpenter, Church In Plaster David, wheelwright and carpenter, Weald Plaster James, baker, Broad st Plaster Robert, builder and wheelwright, MiUst Plaster Thomas, wheelwright, carpenter, and Parish Clerk, Broad st Pratt Wm., plumber and glazier, Broad st Prior Wm., farmer, Aston Pusey Wm., tailor, Broad st Robius Nathan, tailor and wooUen draper, Broad st Robins Wm., shoe maker, Church In Rose James, solicitor ; Agent to the Sun Life and Fire Insurance Office, and Bampton Association for the Prosecu tion of Felons ; Magistrates' Clerk ; h Lavender sq Rose and Bullen, solicitors ; Agents to the Property Protection Insurance Office ; Clerks to the Turnpike Roads, Laven der sq SeUard Richard, watch maker, and Town Crier, Church In Shayler John George, plumber and gla zier, High st Shepherd Sophia, day school, Broad st Simpson John, victualler, and shoe maker, New Inn, High st Simpson Thomas Wakefield, farmer, 'Manor Farm, Lew Slatter Wm., farmer, Weald Smith Edward, farmer and Churchwarden, Lew Smith Jethro, farmer, Brighthampton Smith Wm. Angell, linen and wooUen dra per, hatter, grocer, and . druggist, Broad Bt Spires Wm., farmer and Overseer, Aston Spurrett Thomas, farmer, coal merchant, grocer, and beer retaUer, Elephant and Castle, Mill st Steede Elizabeth Martha, ladies' boarding school, High at Stephens Frederick, grocer, draper, and bacon- curer, High st Stephens Thomas, glass and china ware house, Market pl Stone Robert, maBon and shopkeeper, Church In Stone Samuel, mason, Church lu . Stone Wm., victualler, and mason, Mason's Arms, Church In Swinbourne Mary, miller, Underdown MiU, Brighthampton Tanner John, enclosure contractor, Bright hampton * Tanner Wm., ladies' boot and shoe maker, High st Tarrant Charles, general dealer Taylor Henry, butcher, farmer, and malt- Bter, Market pl Taylor Robert, wheelwright and carpenter, Church In Teall John, jun., boot and shoe maker, High st Teall John, sen., corn dealer, High st Townsend David Watts, farmer, Coate Townsend Edward, jun., farmer, and Churchwarden, Aston Townsend Edward, sen., farmer, Aston Townsend Richard, butcher, Market pl Townsend Richard, farmer and Church warden, Coate Townsend Thomas, farmer and Constable, Coate Townsend Wm., farmer, Weald Townsend Wm., victualler, and cattle dealer, Bull, Aston Townshend Timothy, farmer, Weald Trafford Rebecca, ladies' boarding and day school, Prospect House Wallace Wm. Talbot, farmer, New Shif- ford Lodge, Shifford Waite Wm., farmer, Aston Walsh Edward, victualler, Swan Ward James, maltster, and Churchwarden, Lavender sq Wenman Thomas, baker, Market pl 308 BAMPTON. [classified list Whitaker Edward Frederick, surgeon ; Registrar of Births and Deaths for the Bampton District, Broad st Widdows John, shopkeeper, Bright hampton Wilkins John, brazier, Queen st Wilkins John, saddler and harness maker, Broad st Williams Charlea, cooper, Broad st Williams Charles, cooper, Church st Williams John, plumber and glazier, Broad st Williams Peter, farmer, Old Shifford Williams Wm., butcher and farmer, Broad st Winterbourne James, farmer, Aston Winterbourne Richard, farmer, Aston Woodbridge Me8ars., farmers, Chimney Young George Pawling, dairyman, Broad st CLASSIFICATION OF TRADES, PROFESSIONS, ETC. Bakers and Flour Dealers. — Arkell Wm., Ham Court, Weald Clack Mary Ann, High st Edginton John, Church st Eeles Wm., Lavender sq Joyner George, Market pl fjord Charles James, MiU st Luckett John, Aaton Luckett Wm., sen., Aston Plaster James, Broad st Wenman Thomas, Market pl Basket Maker. — Harria George, Church In Beer Retailers (see also Hotels, %c.) — Boston John, Lamb, Broad st Clack Charlea, Bull, MU1 st Spurrett Thomas, Elephant and Castle, MiU st Berlin Wool Repository.— -Dutton James, Church sq Blacksmiths. — Bullock Cornelius, Broad st Kimber John, Aston May Barbara, Market pl Perkins James, Mill st Booksellers, Printers, and Stationers.- — Acott Charles Henry, Market pl Holloway and Sons, Market pl Boot and Shoe Makers. — Barnes Wm., Brighthampton Benfleld Henry, Queen st Butler Henry, MiU st Butler James, Market pl Clack CharleB, Mill Bt Cook James, Aston Cox Robert, Church In Flory Henry, Aston Holliday Wm., Queen 8t Lewis George, Broad st Neale Wm., Lavender sq Pettyfer Charles, Lavender sq Robins Wm., Church In Simpson John, High st Tanner Wm. (ladies'), High st Teall John, jun., High st Brazier and Tin-Plate Worker.— WUkins John, Queen st Bricklayers and Stonemasons. — Carter John, Church st Cook James, Church st Lambeth Edward, Brighthampton Pettyfer Joaeph Stone Robert, Church In Stone Samuel, Church In Stone Wm., Church In Builder (see also Joiners, Src). — Plaster Robert, Mill st Butchers. — Andrews Charles, MiU st Andrews John, Market pl Taylor Henry, Market pl Townsend Richard, Market pl WilUams Wm., Broad st Chemists and Druggists. — Cowdell George, Market pl Dutton Wm., Market pl Smith Wm. Angell, Broad st China, Glass, and Earthenware Dealer. — Stephens Thomas, Market pl Coal Dealers.— Chandler Thomaa, Church at Spurrett Thomas, Mill st Confectioner. — Joyner George, Queen st Coopers. — WilUams Charles, Broad st Williams Charles, Church st Corn Dealers. — Gerring Wm. Henry, Queen st Holliday Richard, Broad st Teall John, sen., High st Corn Millers. — Eldridge Thomas, Bamp ton Mill Swinbourne Mary, Underdown MiU, Brighthampton Dairymen. — Collins Joseph, Broad st Young George Rawling, Broad at Farmers. — Andrews Wm., Lavender sq ArkeU Wm., Ham Court Weald Baker Charles, Broad st Baker Hannah, Aston Baker Wm., Coate Banting Thomas, Broad st OF TRADES, ETC.] BAMPTON. 309 Farmers (continued). — Baker Wm. Bartlett Mary, Aston Bedwell James, Coate Biggerataff Thomas, Manor House, Lew Bradshaw Edward, Lew Brooks Elizabeth, Rushy Calcutt David, Lew Carter Joseph, Weald Carter Wm., Ast on Clack James, Aston Clack John, Weald Clinch John, Weald Clinch Joseph, Coate Cook Mary, Aston Cripps Ann, Aston Cripps, Mrs., Aston Dumbleton EUzabeth, Lew Edwards John, Church sq Edwards Wm., Coalpit Farm Edwards Wm., High st Fox Thomaa, Aston Fox Wm., Aston Gerring Robert, CoUege Farm, Weald Gerring Wm. Henry, Queen st Gillett Charles, Lower Haddon GiUett James, Deanery GUea Thomas, Fisher's Bridge Hall James, Weald Harris James, Coate Harris John, Aston Hemmings Thomas, Aston Hosier Christopher, Aston Hudson Stephen, High st Hutt Henry, Brighthampton Jeeves Edward, Mount Owen Lord Richard, Aston Lyford Martha, Weald Luckett George, Coate Luckett John, Aston Luckett Wm., Aston Luckett Wm., jun., Aston Luckett Wm., sen., Aston May Thomas, Weald Morse John, Lew Pinnock Thomas, Brighthampton Pinnock Wm., Chimney Prior Wm., Aston Simpson Thomas Wakefield, Manor Farm, Lew Slatter Wm., Weald Smith Edward, Lew Smith Jethro, Brighthampton Spiers Wm., Aston Spurrett ThomaB, MU1 at Taylor Henry, Market pl Townsend David Watts, Coate Townsend Edward, jun., Aston Townsend Edward, sen., Aston Farmers (continued). Townsend R., Coate TownBend Thomaa, Coate Townsend Timothy, Weald Townsend Wm., Weald Waite Wm., Aston Wallace Wm. Talbot, New Shifford Lodge Williams Wm., Broad st Williams Peter, Old Shifford Winterbourne James, Aston Winterbourne Richard, Aston Woodbridge Messrs., Chimney Fellmongers. — Evans Frederick, High st Fishmonger. — Kent Stephen Glove Manufacturers. — Evans Frederick, (and gaiter), High st Evans Samuel, Market pl Grocers and Tea Dealers. Bateman Thomas Hicks, Church st Clark Mary, Broad st Dutton Wm., Market pl Edginton John, Church Bt Smith Wm. Angell, Broad st Spurrett Thomas, Mill st Stephens Frederick, High st Hair Dresser and Perfumer. — Brooks Alfred (and fancy repository), High st Hatters. — Bateman John Minchin, Mar ket pl Smith Wm. Angell, Broad st Hotels, Inns, and Taverns (see also Beer Retailers). Bull, Townsend Wm., Aston Fish, Fruin Joseph, Mill st Fleur-de-Lis, Langham Robert, High st George and Dragon, Banting Thomas, Broad st Horse Shoe, Perkins James, Mill st Mason's Arms, Stone Wm., Church st Red Lion, Fox Richard, Aeton Star, Dipper Wm., Aston Swan, Walsh Edward Talbot, Dennia Robert, commer cial hotel and posting house, Market pl Iusnrance Agents. Bateman John Minchin, National MercantUe (Fire and Life), Market pl Holloway Charlea Wm., City of London (Life), Market pl HoUoway and Sona, Globe (Fire and Life), Market pl Rose Jamea, Sun (Fire and Life), Lavender aq Roae and Bullen, Property Protec tion Office, Lavender aq O 2 310 BAMPTON. [classification, etc. Joiners and Carpenters. — Beckensale Da vid Beckensale Michael, Aston Long Richard, Aston Linen 6} Woollen Drapers, Hosiers, ofc. — Bateman John Minchin, Market pl Clifton and Oakey, (silk mercers and ready-made clothes eatab- liahment) , High st Smith Wm. Angell, Broad st Stephens Frederick, High st Maltsters. — Baker Charles, Broad st Taylor Henry, Market pl Ward Jamea, Lavender Bq Milliners and Dress Makers. — Bryant Elizabeth, Church sq Clifton and Oakey, High st Grove Elizabeth, Broad Bt Knight Elizabeth, MU1 st Plumbers and Glaziers. — Newport John, Broad st Pratt Wm., Broad at Shayler John George, High st WiUiams John, Broad at Saddlers and Harness Makers. — Knight Charles, Mill st Wilkins John, Broad st Schools. Beecher John, (gentlemen's boarding), Mansion House, Weald Corke Mary (day), High st Leforestier Thomas (gentlemen's boarding), High st Shepherd Sophia (day), Broad st Steede Elizabeth Martha (ladies' boarding and day) , High st Trafford Rebecca (ladies' boarding and day), Prospect House -Bartlett Wm., Aston Beckensale Michael, Aston Clack James, Aston Clack Mary Ann, High st Shopkeepers (continued). — Cooke Lydia, Broad st Hollis John, Lew Long Richard, Aston Stone Robert, Church In Widdows John, Brighthampton Solicitors. — Rose and Buflen, Lavender sq Stone and Marble Mason. — Lord Charles James, MiU st Straw Bonnet Makers. Giles George Wakelett, Broad at HoUiday Ellen, Queen st Newport Mary, Broad st Surgeons. — Batt Augustine, High st Bullen Robert, Lavender sq Whitaker Edwin Frederick, Broad st Tailors. — Eden Alfred Thomas, Broad st Forest John, Queen st Hill Thomas, Broad st Lap worth Joseph, New Inn In Pusey Wm., Broad st Robins Nathan (and wooUen dra per), Broad st Tallow Chandler. — Dutton Wm., Mar ket pl Veterinary Surgeons. — French Wm., High at Morpeth Mark Anthony, Broad at Watch Maker. — Plaater Thomaa, Broad st Wheelwrights. — Bartlett EUzabeth, Mill st Holhs John, Lew Jones Moses Long James, Coate Plaster David, Church In Plaster David, Weald Plaster Robert, MU1 st Plaster Thomas, Broad st Taylor Robert, Church In Wine and Spirit Merchant. — Hambidge Richard, Lavender sq Post Office. — Mr. George Frederick Holloway, Postmaster. Arrival, 7 45 a.m. ; dispatch, 8 15 p.m. Money Orders attended to from 9 a.m. tttl 6 p.m. Post Office, Lew. — Mr. John HolUs, Sub-Postmaster. Arrival, 7 25 a.m. ; dispatch, 8 25 p.m. Registrar of Births and Deaths. — Whitaker Mr. Edward Frederick. Town Crieb. — SeUard Richard. CARRIERS. Abingdon. — Orpwood, Mon., 6 30 a.m. Witney. — Bradahaw (Aston), Thurs., Farington Road. — Edginton, Wed. and 10 30 a.m. Sat., 10 30 a.m. Witney. — Orpwood, Thurs., 10 a.m. Oxford. — Bradahaw, Sat., 7 a.m. Witney. — Shepherd, Wed., 7 a.m., Thurs., Oxford. — Orpwood, Sat., 4 a.m. Oxford. — Shepherd, Wed. and Sat., 7 a.m. 11 a.m., and Sat., 7 a.m. TAOKLEY.— KIBTLINGTON. 311 TACKLEY. LCKLEY is a smaU, healthy, and pleasant Village, three mUes from Wood stock, and nine from Oxford. NETHERCOTE and WHITE HILL, two Hamlets adjoining, are in the Parish. Near to the Church is Tackley Park, the residence of WiUiam Evetts, Esq. ; and opposite, on the hUl, is the Rectory House. The Parish contained, in 1841, 583 inhabitants. The Chtjech, dedicated to St. Nicholas, is a neat stone-buUt structure, having four beUs. Rev. Lancelot Arthur Sharpe, B.D., Rector ; Mr. Jonathan Skidmore, Clerk and Sexton. Service — 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. There is a Wesleyan Chapel. Service — 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. ; Monthly on Tueaday Evenings, 7 p.m. Local Preachers. The National Sunday and Day School is a neat stone buUding, erected July, 1841 with a large play-ground. It ia aupported by the National Society, and the children's pay, which is one penny per week. It is under the sole management of the Rector. The number of boys on week daya ia 30, and of girls, 30 ; on SundayB, boys, 43, and girls, 35. Mildred Lofts, Mistress. DIRECTORY. Evetts Wm., Esq., Tackley Park King George, carrier Sharpe Rev. Lancelot Arthur, B.D., Rector Lofts MUdred, Schoolmistress Blandford Charlea, farmer, Old Man's Leys Lofts Stephen, beer retailer, and shop- Chauudy Mark, farmer, Manor HouBe Chaundy Mark, farmer, Gardener's Arms ChUton Thomas, farmer ChurchUl Benjamin John, farmer, Painter's Farm House Eaglestone Edward, shopkeeper Gibbins Frederick, farmer, White HUl HaU Edward, baker HaU ThomaB, blacksmith Hicks Richard, farmer, Nethercote Hoare Thomaa, carpenter Hutchings Edward, shoe maker Carbieb. — Oxford — King George, Wed. and Sat, Minn Charles, farmer Payne George, shopkeeper Skidmore Jonathan, Clerk and Sexton Toms Wm. Fisher, victuaUer, and farmer, King's Arms, Nethercote Townsend Henry Wm., farmer, Manor House Walker Wm., BaiUff to Hia Grace The Duke of Marlborough Walton John, farmer, Nethercote Woodstock, Tues. KIRTLINGTON. •JJgl^fjBlRTLrNGTON is a, neat, extensive, and respectable Village, four nules from JwIKBJJ Woodstock, on the Bicester Turnpike Road ; it contained, in 1841, 700 e=^5W inhabitants. Kirtlington Park is very extensive, the seat of Sir George Dashwood, Bart., the mansion being a very noble and extensive structure, and the park weU wooded. The Church, dedicated to St. Mary, is a very ancient edifice, with a centre tower, and eight beUs, which ring a noble peal. It is undergoing a thorough repair. The Vicarage House, adjoining, is a handsome building. It is in the patronage of St. 312 KIBTLINGTON.— KIDLINGTON. John's College, Oxford. Rev. James GuUlemard, M.A., Vicar; Mr. Frederick Rogers, Clerk; Thomas Parker, Sexton. Service — 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. The Wesleyan Methodist Chapel is a very neat stone buUding, erected in 1 852. Local Preachers. Service — 11 a.m. and 5 30 p.m. The National School, a neat stone building, in the centre of the Village, is under Diocesan Inspection. The Trustees are Sir George Dashwood, Bart., and the Rev. James GuUlemard, Vicar. The payments to be made by the chUdren attending the Bchool are, " children of farmers, sixpence weekly, one child ; fourpence when more than one. Children of tradesmen, fourpence one ehUd ; threepence when two ; two pence when more than two. ChUdren who are not parishioners, sixpence each weekly." Mr. James PhiUips, Master. There is a Clothing Club, for parishioners only, above fourteen years of age, who do not pay poor's rates. Each depositor to pay one penny weekly. The chUdren attending the school regularly may be admitted to the benefits of this fund. DIRECTORY. Dashwood Sir George, Bart., Kirtlington Park Coggins Mr. James GuUlemard Rev. James, M.A., Vicar Minn Mr. James Rogers The Miaaes Caroline and Rachel Walker Mr. John Clements Frederick, boot and shoe maker Coles John, shopkeeper and coal dealer Collinridge James, ReUeving Officer, and Registrar of Births and Deaths, Bletch- ingdon District East Charles, baker, and licensed to let horses Ensor James, farmer Ensor Richard Curtis, miller and farmer Freeman Frederick, shopkeeper Godden Protezy, farmer Hawting Anthony, wheelwright Carrier. — Bicester — Jones Charlea, Friday, Herbert Edward, carpenter Jones Charles, carrier, and shopkeeper Kirtland John, blacksmith Lee Matthew, wheelwright Phillips James, Schoolmaster Rogers Frederick, Clerk and Sexton Rogers George, North Brook Farm Rogers Thomas, beer retailer, Oxford Arms Scarsebrook JameB, victualler, Six Bells Trafford Ann, farmer Trafford Henry, shopkeeper Wakefield Philip, beer retaUer, and coal dealer, Three Pigeons Walker James, blacksmith Walklett Thomas Gould, victualler, Dash wood Arms Walklett Wm., butcher Young Wm., farmer Oxford— Wed. and Sat. KIDLINGTON. ¦^Ji^IDLINGTON Parish comprises the Hamlets of GOSFORD and llrfjl THR1JP> and Chapelry of WATER EATON ; the Village is very S*5»J3i*3IFIELD is a small ViUage, situated about five mUes N.W. by N. of Burford; lf^llffS con*aininS a population, in 1851, of 212 inhabitants. WJl5>ES5 The Church, which is dedicated to St. John the Baptist, is a neat build ing, consisting of chancel, nave, south porch, and awest steeple, with spire. The chancel, steeple, and porch are in the English style of architecture, the former of which possesses two lancet windows on the north and south sides, with massive arch. The eastern window, of three arches, is decorated with fragments of painted glass, Of very early date ; the steeple, which is octagonal from the base, contains three bells' ; the porch has a stone arch roof. The living is a Perpetual Curacy, in the presenta tion of the Bishop of Carlisle, as Chancellor of Sarum. The Rev. Mayou Talmagei M.A., is the present Incumbent ; Henry Rawlings, Clerk. Service— 10 30 a.m. and 2 30 p.m., alternately. Jane Bray, by will dated 1715, left 20s. per annum to the poor of this Parish. Mary, Countess Talbot, in 1783, left dglOO, the interest to be distributed in clothes to the poor of Fifield. FIFIELD.— TAYNTON. 399 Hambidge Mr. Thomas Spencer Mr. Joseph Tannage Rev. Mayou, M.A., Perpetual Curate, Rectory Clifford Leonard, victuaUer, Merry Mouth Davis Edmund, wheelwright and carpen ter Davies Wm., wheelwright, carpenter, and shopkeeper Dearing Henry, wheelwright and carpen ter DIRECTORY. Dearing John, tailor Dearing Thomas, wheelwright and car penter Hambidge Francis Henry, farmer, Manor House Matthews Marmaduke, farmer and Churchwarden Nunney Henry, shoe maker, shopkeeper, and Constable Rawlings Henry, slater, plasterer, and Parish Clerk Post Office.— Henry Nunney, Sub-Postmaster. Arrival 10 50 a.m.; dispatch 3 30 p.m. TAYNTON. ^AYNTON, or TAINTON, is a Parish, situated on the borders of Gloucester shire, about one mile and a half W.N.W. from the ancient town of Burford. The Village of Taynton is small j the appearance of it is very ancient, and it contains some good and substantial houses. The Manor House, now the residence of Mr. William Mace, is the chief building of note in the village, possessing the con struction of early architecture. Lord Dynevor, of Barrington Park, in the adjoining Parish of Barrington, in the County of Gloucester, is the Lord of the Manor, and principal landed proprietor. The population of Taynton, in 1841, was 381. The Church, dedicated to St. Thomas, is situated in the centre of the village, and is a small neat buUding, containing nave, aisles, chancel, and west tower, which has five beUs. In the chancel is the remaining part of the ancient piscina, and also a handsome font. The living is a Vicarage, in the gift of Lord Dyuevor, of Barring ton Park. The Rev. Thomas Lewes, Vicar ; William Maids, Clerk. Service — 10 30 a.m. and 2 30 p.m. The Parochial School is supported by subscription, and a moiety of the rents of Mr. John CoUier's Charity. Mary Dunford, Mistress. Charities. — John ColUer, by wiU dated 1725, bequeathed JJ200, the interest arising from which to be expended in the foUowing way : — one moiety to be distri buted to the poor of Taynton ; the other to be applied to the teaching of poor chUdren, which sum, being laid out in the purchase of about six acres of land and tenement, is disposed of in accordance with the will of the benefactor. There are also several other charities. Edmund Harman left a rent-charge of 20s. annually, in 1576. DIRECTORY. Lewes Rev. Thomas, M.A., Vicar, Vicar- Juster John, tailor and victualler, Hit or age Midwinter Mrs. Hall Major George, South Lawn Cook James, baker and grocer Dunford Mary, Schoolmistress Howse John, farmer, Payn's Farm Lousley Joseph, farmer and Overseer, Taynton Farm Mace Wm., farmer, Churchwarden, and Overseer, Manor Farm, also of West hall Hill Farm, Fullbrook 400 SIBFORD GOWER.— SIBFORD FERRIS. Maids Thomas, baker and carpenter Maids Wm., poulterer, Parish Clerk, and Constable Moss George, blacksmith Pittaway James, mason Powell Wm., farmer and Churchwarden Smith John, forest deer keeper, South Lawn Lodge Stephens Edward, farmer Stephens Thomas, farmer Stephens Wm., miller, Taynton Mill SIBFORD GOWER. SIBFORD GOWER is a Township, very pleasantly situated, about eight uriles IjSftffl) distant from Banbury, iri the Parish of Swalcliffe. ^?Mx The Friends' Meeting House is a Btone building. Service — 10 30 a.m. and 3 p.m. The Wesleyan Chapel is a plain stone building. Visited by Local Preachers, sometimes by Circuit Preachers. Service — 10 30 a.m. and 5 30 p.m. The Charity School was erected in 1625, for chUdren of parents in Sibford Gower and Burdrop ; those from Sibford Ferris pay from twopence to sixpence each. There are about 48 boys and 50 girls now in the School. Mr. George Bennett, Master ; Miss Harriet Stewart, MiBtress. The Charity estate produces upwards of £200, one third of which is appropriated to the School, one third to the poor, and one third is expended in other charitable uses, being under the government of certain Feoffees. There is also a Sunday School free for Sibford Gower, Sibford Ferris, aud Bur drop ; about 50 of each sex attend, instructed by Mr. George Bennett, Mrs. Miller, and teachers. DIRECTORY. Gibbs Wm., carrier GUkes Jesse, farmer and beer retailer Enock Mr. John Grimmett Mr. Edward Miller Rev. Wm. Sanderson, M.A., Curate Baldwin Jesse, butcher, plumber, glazier, and painter Bayliss George, blacksmith Bennett George, Schoolmaster Bishop Patience, victuaUer, Wykeham Arms Bishop Wm., shoe maker Brown John, farmer Enock Ezra, watch and clock maker Fox Wm., plumber, glazier, painter, glover and draper French John, baker Carries. — Banbury- Haynes James, farmer Hitchcock John, farmer Hopkins Thomas, farmer Lamb Joseph, farmer Lamb Thomas, farmer Matthews Wm. Emmetts, farmer Mawle Joseph, farmer Pettifer Alfred, farmer Sabin Henry, shoe maker Soden John, farmer Tennant James, farmer Webb Wm., maltster and beer retailer WUkes John, farmer Gibbs William, Mon., Wed., Thur., and Sat., 9 a.m. SIBFORD FERRIS. SIBFORD FERRIS is a small scattered Township, in the Parish of Swalcliffe, distant one mile, and from Banbury seven mUes and a half. In this place is a large Boarding School, belonging to the Society of Friends. It is a hand some stone building, aud was erected in 1842. Mr. Richard Routh, Master ; Rebecca SIBFORD FERRIS.— BURDROP.— SARSDEN. 401 Routh, Matron. There are 33 boys and 22 girls now in the School. The boys are instructed in agriculture, and the girls in domestic duties. A small farm of about thirty acres is attached to the School, where the boys are occasionally employed. DIRECTORY. Richardson Mrs. Elizabeth Austin George, shoe maker Austin Richard, farmer Fardon Susannah, shopkeeper HaU Henry, taUor Harris John, accountant and land sur veyor Harris Joseph, jun., farmer Harris Joseph, sen., farmer Hathaway Thomas, blacksmith HUman John, wheelwright Hitchcock John, farmer Holtom John, baker Lamb John, farmer Lamb Joshua, farmer Lamb Richard Henry, farmer Manning Thomas, carpenter and wheel wright Pettifer Joseph, farmer Prophet John, maltster and beer retailer Sabin Wm., miller Stocks Thomas, farmer Walton John, shoe maker Webb Joshua, cooper Wilks Richard, farmer BURDROP. /SS^URDROP is a Hamlet adjoining Sibford Ferris and Sibford Gower, in the Parish of Swalcliffe. In this Hamlet is a neat stone Chapel of Ease to Swalcliffe, dedicated to the Holy Trinity. It has one bell. The Rev. Wm. Sanderson MUler, M.A., Curate; James Barnes, Clerk and Sexton. Service— 10 30 a.m. and 3 p.m. DIRECTORY. MaUett William, wheelwright Poulton William, carpenter Shelswell Thomas, surgeon Tennant Joseph, victuaUer, Bishop Blaze Gauthern Mr. John Colegrove Mr. John Gilkes Mr. John GUkes Thomas Eden, farmer Holtom Joseph, farmer, baker, and shop keeper Post Office. — Mrs. Eliza Gardner, dispatch, 3 45 p.m. Wilks Joseph, butcher Sub-Postmistress. Arrival, 10 30 a.m. ; SARSDEN. *ARSDEN VUlage, which is small, and somewhat scattered, is situated about three mUes S.W. from Chipping-Norton, and contained, in 1841, a population iSof 179 inhabitants. The Church is a smaU, ancient edifice. The Uving is a Rectory, in the patronage of James Haughton Langston, Esq., of Sarsden House, who is also Lord of the Manor. Rev. Charles. Barter, M.A. Rector; Mr. John Hooper, Clerk. Service, 10 30 a.m. 402 SARSDEN.— SHIPTON. DIRECTORY. Barter Rev. Charles, M.A., Rector, Rec tory Langston James Haughton, Esq., M.P., Sarsden House Andrews Henry, steward to J. H. Lang ston, Esq., and Overseer, Sarsden Cot tage Freeman John, farmer and Churchwarden Hooper John, Parish Clerk, and bailiff to J. H. Langston, Esq., Home Farm Savage Matthew, farm-bailiff to J. H. Langston, Esq., Lodge Farm Smith Martha, farmer, New Farm Townsend Wm., farm-bailiff to Rev. C. Barter, Rectory Farm SHIPTON-ITNDER-WYCHWOOD. HIPTON is an extensive' Parish, including the Hamlets of LEAFIELD, j$J EAMSDEN, LANGLEY, MILTON, and LYNE HAM. The Village is \& k^i^i situated about four mUes N. of Burford. The Oxford, Worcester, and Wolverhampton Railway passes through the Parish ; the station is at a short distance from the VUlage. There is a very ancient and extensive building, now converted into an inn, called the Crown Inn, which no doubt was once an edifice of some note, as some portion of it appears to have been a chapel. The Parsonage Farm House is also an ancient build ing. The population of this Parish, in 1841, was 3,361. Shipton Court, the seat of Sir John Reade, Bart., iB a fine piece of buUding, in the Elizabethan style of architecture. This mansion was formerly the residence of the Lacy family, who afterwards resided at Pudlicott. The Church is an ancient edifice, dedicated to St. Mary, consisting of nave, aisle, chancel, &c. The Uving is a Vicarage, in the patronage of the Rev. Joseph PhUlimore, D.C.L., Regius Professor of Civil Law in the University of Oxford. Rev. Wm. E. D. Carter, M.A., Vicar ; Mr. Philip Coombes, Clerk. Service — 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Charities. — Lady Reade, by wiU dated 1804, left to the poor of the Parish of Shipton, two Beveral sums of £500 and £300, in the Old South Sea Annuities ; she also left £100, which was given to the poor soon after her death. Simon Wisdom left £2, an annual rent-charge, to the poor of the parish of Shipton. The interest of the poor's money is 16s. per annum. The Crown Inn Charity brings about £50 per annum ; this sum is applied to the use of the poor of Shipton and MUton, and the repair of certain bridges, -by Feoffees. LANGLEY Hamlet, which is very small, containing only two farm houses and a few cottages, is situate about four mUes N.E. of Burford, on the north side of Wych wood Forest. It is traditionally said that there was a Royal Palace here, buUt by King John, and occasionally visited by the Court tUl the commencement of the reign •of Charles I. LEAFIELD, a Chapelry in this Parish, is situate about „four mUes N.W. from Witney, and about three mUes S.E. from Shipton. The original Chapel was bunt about 1590, by Sir Henry Upton, but the present one was erected in 1822. The living is a Perpetual Curacy, in the gift of the Vicar of 403 SHIPTON. Shipton. Rev. Frederick Edwin Lott, M.A., Incumbent ; Mr. George Bunting, Clerk. Service — 11 a.m. and 2 30 p.m., alternately. There is a small Independent Chapel. Leafield has been for some time noted for its red ware pottery ; here are two high barrows, severally called High and Low Barrow. This Township contains PRATLEY'S LODGE, which is extra-parochial. This Township receives 40s. per annum for the poor, from the charities of Sir George Fettiplace. National School, Leafield. Mr. Thomas Smith, Master ; Mrs. Mary Ann Smith, Mistress. LYNEHAM, a small Hamlet in this Parish, is situate about six miles N.N.E. from Burford, containing only a few farm houses and cottages. The Lord of the Manor is James Haughton Langston, Esq., M.P: MILTON is a Township in this Parish, in two parts, called Upper and Lower MUton. The Village is situate about one mUe W. from Shipton. Here are three Dissenting Places of Worship. The sum of £2 per annum is received by the poor of this place from the Charities of Sir George Fettiplace. RAMSDEN is another Hamlet in the Parish of Shipton, situated about three miles and a half N. of Witney. The living is a. Curacy belonging to Shipton. At present there is no regularly- appointed Incumbent. Mr. Wm. Harper, Clerk. Service — 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. National School, Ramsden. Mr. Wm. Harper, Master. DIRECTORY. Lott Rev. Frederick Edwin, M.A., Incumbent, Parsonage, Leafield Plumbe Joseph, Esq. Reade Sir John Chandos, Bart., Shipton Court Silman Mr. Wm., Milton Trinder Mrs. Ann Upstone Mrs. Mary, Leafield Upstone Mr. Philip Willis Mr. John Bunting Mr. George, Leafield Carter Rev. WiUiam E. D., MA., "Vicar, Vicarage Cherry Wm., Baptist Minister, MUton Fisher Mrs. Sarah, MUton Gorton Rev. George, Baptist Minister, Milton Griffin Mrs. EmUy, Milton Lainchbury Mr. Wm., Ramsden Lee Miss Mary, MUton Lock Mr. Wm., MUton Alderton James, farmer and Overseer, Ramsden Ansell John Jordan, saddle and harness maker, and Constable, Milton Bartlett Elizabeth and Mary, mUUners and dress makers, Leafield Bayliss Robert, taUor Bayliss Wm., victuaUer and farmer, Red Morse Bould Richard, farmer and Overseer Bould Wm., farmer and Churchwarden Bowerman Charles, slater and plasterer, Leafield Bowerman Wm., slater and plasterer, Leafield Bradley James, farmer, Ramsden Brookes Peter, victualler, Butchers' Arms, Milton Brookes Thomas, farmer, Parsonage Farm Brooks John, shopkeeper, Leafield Bunting George, Parish Clerk, Leafield Bunting John and David, farmers, Little Langley Bunting Peter, baker and shopkeeper, Leafield Burson Wm., shoe maker, Milton Butler John, blacksmith, Milton Castle Wm., shopkeeper Clack John, shoe maker, Milton 4.04 SHIPTON. Clare Thomas, farmer, Leafield Clark Thomas, tailor, Milton Collins Wm., farmer, Ramsden Coombe3 Edmund, wheelwright and carpenter, Leafield Coombes Charles, carpenter Coombes Daniel, agricultural machine maker and wheelwright Coombes Philip, carpenter and Parish Clerk Coombes Wm., wheelwright and car penter Coombes Wm., wheelwright and car penter Cottrell Wm., station master Coulling John, wheelwright and car penter, Milton Cross Arthur, shoe maker and constable Cross John, shoe maker Curtis John, mason, Milton Dalton John, bailiff to J. H. Langstone, Esq., High Lodge, Milton Dee Thomas, grocer and draper Dix Job, farmer, Leafield Dore Thomas, carpenter, Milton Edginton Japhat, blacksmith, Milton Edwards John, farmer and Overseer, Ramsden Eeles Stephen, victualler, Royal Oak, Leafield Ellis James, farmer, baker, and shop keeper, Milton Ellis Thomas, baker Ferriman Charles, victualler, farmer, and Collector of Taxes, Old George, Leafield Ferriman Emanuel, tailor and Constable, Leafield Ferriman Richard, mason, farmer and Constable, Leafield Ferriman Wm., mason, Leafield Fitzgerald George, shoe maker, Leafield Fletcher James, farmer, Ramsden Francis Henry, carpenter and wheel wright, Leafield Franklin John, beer retailer and farmer, Potters' Arms, Lower End, Leafield Franklin Philip, brick and tile manufac turer, and potter, Leafield Foden John, farmer, Churchwarden, and Overseer, Milton Fortnum Jemima, farmer, Leafield Franklin Robert, farmer, beer retailer, tailor, and Overseer, Lamb Gardner Anthony, farmer, Milton Gibbard Mary, blacksmith Gibbs Wm., farmer, Churchwarden, and Overseer, Lyneham Gibbert Richard, farmer, MUton Gilson Wm., farmer, baker, and shop keeper, Milton Gomm John, farmer, Cold Stone Groves Edwin, tailor and wooUen draper, Milton Groves George, mason, Milton Groves Matthew, wheelwright and car penter, Milton Groves Alfred, mason and builder, Milton Groves Philip, mason, MUton Groves Philip, mason, Milton Groves Thomas, mason and- farmer, Milton Halding Joseph, blacksmith, Lyneham Harper Wm., Schoolmaster and Parish Clerk Harris Ann, shopkeeper, MUton Harris Mark, tailor, MUton Harris Robert, shopkeeper Harwood George, mason, Milton Hawkett Wm., miller and farmer, Shipton Mill Haynes Joseph, shoe maker, Ramsden Herbert Philip, veterinary surgeon, Milton Hobley Charles, farmer, Leafield Hopkins John, beer retailer, Coach and Horses, MUton Howse Robert, blacksmith, Leafield Howse Wm., blacksmith and Church warden, Ramsden Hulbert Lewin, farmer, Milton Kimber Jabez Wm., farmer Long Noble, farmer, wheelwright, and carpenter, Ramsden Maddox John Fowler, farmer Maddox Thomas, farmer Millin Joseph, beer retaUer, Stag and Hounds, Ramsden Newman John, carpenter, Ramsden Newman Wm., farmer and carpenter, Ramsden Parsloe Joseph, slater and plasterer, Milton Peartree Hannah, victuaUer, Quart Pot, Milton Phillips Richard, farmer, also of Merry Court, Lyneham Phipps David, shopkeeper, Lyneham Pratley George, forest deer keeper, Potter's Hill Lodge Pratley John, farmer, Leafield Pratt James, farmer and maltster, Lea field Pratt James, wheelwright and timber dealer, Lyneham Pratt Mary, farmer, Lyneham Pratt Mark, farmer and baker Pratt Mary, farmer, Lyneham Pugh Caroline, milliner and dress maker Pugh Wm., gardener and florist SHIPTON. 405 Rawlins Edward, slater, and plasterer, MUton Rawlins Wm., slater and plasterer, MUton Reynolds Stephen, farmer and miller, Langley Mill Sharman Robert, shoe maker, butcher, and carpenter, Milton Sharman Wm., dairyman, Milton Shaw Wm., taUor Shepherd Benjamin, victualler and baker, Royal Oak, Ramsden Silman Wm., mason and buUder, MUton Simms Richard, farmer, butcher, and shopkeeper Skitmore James, mason, Milton Smith James, victuaUer, overseer, and pipe manufacturer, Fox, Leafield Smith John, farmer Smith Thomas, National Schoolmaster, Leafield Smith Wm., farmer and Constable, Ramsden Spencer James, victualler, Crown, Ucensed to let horses for hire Spencer Robert, farmer and maltster Stokes Robert, farmer, MUton Upstone Edmund, shopkeeper, Leafield Upstone Edward, blacksmith Upstone Robert, wheelwright and car penter, Leafield Upton James, shoe maker, Milton VenvUl George, shoe maker Vokins Wm., farmer, Leafield Waters Daniel, slater and plasterer, Milton Watts Robert, farmer and Overseer, Lyneham Heath, Lyneham West Charles, farmer and Overseer, Leafield WUkins Charles, shoe maker, Ramsden WUlett John, victualler and baker, Horse and Jockey, Ramsden WUlett Robert, baker and confectioner, Leafield WiUiams John and James, brown ware manufacturers, Leafield WUlis James, saddle aud harness maker WUsdon George and Richard, farmers, Great Langley Yeatman John, beer retaUer, blacksmith, and shopkeeper, Black Horse, Milton Young Thomas, farmer, Lane House Arrival, 10 15 a.m. ; Spier Edward, farmer, Leafield Post Office, Shipton. — Harriet Cross, Sub- Postmistress dispatch, 4 p.m. Post Office, Leafield. —Mr. Charles Ferriman, Sub-Postmaster. Arrival, 10 30 a.m. ; dispatch, 3 p.m. Post Office, Milton. — Eliza Groves, Sub-Postmistress. Arrival, 10 a.m. ; dispatch, 4 15 p.m. Post Office, Ramsden. — Mr. Wm. Harper, Sub-Postmaster. Arrival, 10 30 a.m. ; dispatch, 3 p.m. • Carrier. — To Chipping-Norton and Witney, Walker, house, Milton ; Chipping- Norton, Wednesday, 9 a.m. ; Witney, Thursday, 8 30 a.m. ENGRAVER, COPPERPLATE $ LITHOGRAPHIC Begs to tender his thanks to the PubUc in general, for the very liberal support he has received since commencing Business, and to assure those who may patronise him that it wUl be his constant study to merit a continuance of their favours. H. U. has had several years' experience as a Practical 4 Engraver in some of the first Bank-note Houses of London, and general establishments in the provinces. )A The attention of the Trade is caUed to the improvements he has made in Copperplate Printing, specimens of which wUl be sent post-free to any part of the kingdom. Into* %a&n, Partus, Crates, $ahls, BANKERS' NOTES, BILLS, DRAFTS, CHEQUES, DOOR PLATES, &c, &c, Executed in a superior manner, and on Reasonable Terms. PLANS OF ESTATES, BILLS OF QUANTITIES, dc, Lithographed and Printed. .^mm mm ix&wia wins* iiim¥»3 And guarantees given against loss or damage. OFFICES, CANNON STREET; RESIDENCE, GEORGE STREET, LOZELLS BIRMINGHAM FIRE OFFICE, UNION STREET, BIRMINGHAM. (fcmptoms bg %tt of fwlrament- ESTABLISHED BmMRlHa CAPITAL 1805. m-^rW^^SlMiP £300,000. INSURANCES AGAINST FIRE ARE EFFECTED BY THIS OLD ESTABLISHED OFFICE ON THE LOWEST TERMS. The foUowing are among the peculiar and important advantages offered by this Old-Established Office : — I.— Perfect Security.— The ample Capital of £300,000, of which £100,100 is paid up, under the immediate management of the Board of Direction above named, is guaranteed by an opulent Proprietary for the security of the Assured. II. — Honour and Liberality in the Settlement of Losses. — The well-known character of the Members of the Direction affords, on this head, every possibiUty of security ; and the Managers confidently appeal to the experience of the past Forty- five Years, as the best evidence of the promptitude with which all claims have been settled. III. — Moderate Rates of Premium. — The Rates are fully as low as those adopted by Offices of character and experience. IV. — Returns of Premium. — The Insured are not liable to be called upon to make good the losses of others, as in the cases of Offices that profess to divide their profits among Insurers, and who, to effect this object, are obliged to charge high Premiums, a fact that can be directly ascertained by comparing the proposals of such Offices, with those of this Establishment. V.— ALL LOSSES ARE PAID IN CASH, without deduction or discount. Vr. — Losses from Fire occasioned by Lightning are made good. No charge is made for Policies when removed from other Offices. Every further information respecting Insurances may be obtained at the HEAD OFFICE, UNION STREET, BIRMINGHAM, or of the undermentioned Agents. JAMES CADBURY, Esq., Banbury. Mr. ROBERT SESSIONS, Charlbury. „ SAMUEL PRYCE. Chipping-Norton. „ WILLIAM COOKE, Oxford. „ W. G. G-AUTHERN, Sibford. „ H. E. SALMON, Witney. „ G. SHUFFREY, Woodstock. NORWICH UNION WRI 11S1MICI €®IMI¥< ESTABLISHED 1787. CAPITAL, £550,000. DIRECTORS. Wttssiutnt. Anthony Hudson, Esq., Banker. VictJ&te&iBtnt. George Morse, Esq. Lieut.-General Sir Robert John Harvey, C.B. Charles Evans, Esq., Chancellor of the Diocese of Norwich. Edward Steward, Esq. Lewis Evans, Esq., M.D. Thomas Blakiston, Esq., E.N. Timothy Steward, Esq. George Durrant, Esq. Eobert John Harvey Harvey, Esq. Sir Wm. Foster, Bart. Henry S. Patteson, Esq. CrjaSurerjJ. ^tcretarj). Messrs. Harveys and Hudsons. Samuel Bignold, Esq. 3Lori8on ^[g«nt. Charles John Bunyon, Esq. J^urbeprd. C Howell, Esq.; C. H. Howell, Esq. ATTENTION IS PARTICULARLY DIRECTED TO THE FOLLOWING- : 1st. — It is provided that the Insured shall be free from all responsibility. 2nd.— To guarantee the engagements of the Office, a fund has been subscribed to the amount of £550,000. 3rd. — The Premiums received are applied in the first instance to the payment of losses and expenses ; and of the net residue, three-fifths vriU be returned to the insured every five years. 4th. — Annual Insurers wiU be entitled to their full proportion of returns, and no forfeiture takes place in the event of the party becoming a claimant for loss ; thus are the benefits of insurance secured to the public upon the most liberal basis. 5th. — Persons paying in advance for any term of years, wiU be aUowed the usual Discount, and due allowance wUl be made for the removal of Goods in case of accident. *** In proof of the public confidence in the principles and conduct of this Establishment, it may be sufficient to state, that the Total Business of the Society now exceeds SIXTY MILLIONS. NORWICH UNION LIFE INSURANCE SOCIETY. ESTABLISHED 1808. DIRECTORS. President.— Lieut-General Sir R. J. Harvey, C.B. Vice-Presidents. — John Wright, Esq. ; Lewis Evans, Esq. M.D. Timothy Steward, Esq., I James Winter, Esq., George Durrant, Esq., | And others. Auditors.— Messers. E. WUlett, James Hardy, and Anthony Bailey. Secretory.— Samuel Bignold, Esq. | London Agent.— Charles J. Bunyon, Esq. Solicitors. — Messrs. Field and Bignold. This Society has now been established upwards of Fokty-fouk Yeaes, upon the principles of Mutual Assueance, during which period it has paid to claimants on terminated Policies upwards of £3, 000,000 sterling, in addition to which nearly One Million and a Quarter sterling has been assigned by way of Bonuses ; while the Accumulated Capital, for meeting existing engagements (and which is almost wholly invested on Real and Government Securities), exceeds £2,100,000. There is no Proprietary to divide with the Assured the Profits of this Institution, which is one of the very few purely Mutual Insurance Offices. In addition, however, to the entire profits of the Society, persons now effecting Insurances will be entitled to participate in the benefits to be derived from the Reserved Fund, now amounting to £215,197 12s. 7d , and which, affording all the protection of a Pro prietary Capital, will at the same time increase instead of diminishing their future Bonuses. The Rates of Premium are below those of most Insurance Offices, and under the age of 45 not less so than 10 per cent., a benefit in itself equivalent to an Annual Bonus. One half of the first five Annual Premiums may remain as a per manent charge upon Policies granted for the whole duration of life. DIVISION OF PROFITS. No. of Sum Bonus prior to Bonus declared Total amount Policy. Insured. June, 1852. in June, 1852. payable. £. £. s. d. £. s. d. £. s. d. 206 499 270 15 9 68 3 1 837 18 10 233 1,000 504 12 11 126 17 0 1,631 9 11 864 499 290 8 11 77 15 3 867 4 2 870 100 58 18 5 15 15 8 174 14 1 933 250 158 15 0 42 10 9 451 5 9 944 2,000 904 9 4 241 18 0 3,146 7 4 1,062 200 115 8 11 30 19 1 346 8 0 1,088 200 102 10 2 27 9 4 329 19 6 1,094 1,000 597 17 4 169 18 0 1,757 15 4 1,372 300 141 0 1 39 2 0 480 2 1 1,444 1,000 685 15 7 190 0 0 1,875 15 7 1,946 2,500 1,031 1 0 309 10 10 3,840 11 10 ALE AND STOUT STOKES, 9, JOINER'S ST., TOOLEY ST., MESSRS. HENLEY & SON, Have always ON SALE, DEVONSHIRE CIDER of the finest quality, for Draught and Bottling purposes. ALSO, SOME PBIME COCKAGNE AND PIPPIN CIDER, 00 TO®® & 00 ©©WILIS, ESPECIALLY RECOMMENDED TO THE USE OF PRIVATE FAMILIES. Messrs. H. and S., in calling the attention of the Public to the above, beg to remind them that their CIDERS ARE THE GENUINE JUICE OF THE APPLE, and with proper care will retain their agreeable flavour and sweetness for any length of time, and cannot be too highly appreciated as a refreshing and healthful beverage. Wholesale Dealers and the Trade supplied with Cider, in Casks and Bottles, and Export Orders executed with promptness and dispatch. m$\M MARKET PLACE, WITNET, AND HIGH STREET, CHIPPING NORTON, OXFORDSHIRE, CABINET MAKER, UPHOLSTERER PAPER AND BELL HANGER, GENERAL IRONMONGER, GLASS 4 OT3&& W&ESTO&SSSffi&R, IftamrfHttar d f kit tyrt&m $ SJattgles, GENERAL FACTOR, &c. HOUSES COMPLETELY FURNISHED, Hip, Slipper, and Shower Baths, Bath Chairs, Re cumbent Chairs, Bed and Leg Rests, Bed Fans, Urinals, and every article of Furniture lent on hire by the day, month, or year. TURKEY CARPETS SOLD AT LONDON LIST, RECEIVED QUARTERLY. Oils, Colours, Paints, & Gold Leaf. Every description of tool for the house, workshop, garden, or farm. FURNITURE CAREFULLY PACKED, AND REMOVED TO ANY PART OF THE KINGDOM, OR FOR EXPORTATION. Experienced workmen in the different branches are kept on the premises. Inventories and Valuations for Administration taken at a moderate charge. FRANCES ANN HANDS, WEST BAR STREET. BANBURY. LICENSES TO LET POST HORSES & NEAT GIGS. Carriers to and from the house to all parts of the country. G/i»'i 1 1 1 11 ^ km ?m*m TAILOR, AND WOOLLEN DRAPER SHSSP ST&EBT, CHARLBURY, OXFORDSHIRE. All orders executed with Economy and Good Workmanship. Mourning orders carefully attended to with despatch. Hussey's Patent American Reaping Machine. Wm. Drat and Co.'s HEAPING MACHINE would doubtless have obtained the PRIZE of the EOTAL AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY, at LEWES, but through an unfortunate informality in their entry for the Show, their CHAMPION REAPER was excluded from the trial. Wm. Drat and Co.'s REAPER gained the CHAMPIONSHIP over McCormick's, at the GREAT CHALLENGE TRIAL, at CLEVELAND. Wm. Drat and Co.'s REAPER carried the PRIZE at the BATH AND WEST OP ENGLAND AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY'S SHOW, over Garrett's and all other Competitors. Wm. Drat and Co.'s REAPER obtained the PRIZE of the PENRITH AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY. Wm. Drat and Co.'s KEAPER has been exhibited with success in all parts of the Country. Wm. Drat and Co.'s REAPER was exhibited in operation before his Royal Highness Prince Albert, and was highly commended by His Royal Highness. Wm. Drat and Co.'s REAPER is Patronised by — The Right Hon. LORD MILTON, The Hon. COMMISSIONERS of WOODS and FORESTS, The EMPEROR of RUSSIA, His Royal Highness PRINCE ALBERT," His Grace the DUKE of MARLBOROUGH, His Grace the DUKE of CLEVELAND, The Right Hon. EARL SPENCER, The Right Hon. LORD HARRY VANE, Wm. Drat and Co. CHALLENGE ALL ENGLAND IN A FAIR FIELD, to meet them with MACHINES OF EQUAL VALDE— Machines which shall be SOLD TO THE PUBLIC AT £18 EACH. WILLIAM DRAY & CO.'S AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT DEPOT, SWAN LANE, LONDON BRIDGE, Contains the LARGEST and MOST CAREFULLY SELECTED Assortment of FARMING MACHINERY TO BE FOUND IN ENGLAND. It comprises the Manufactures of the most celebrated Agricultural Implement Machinists, for all of whom WM. DRAT and CO. are Agents, viz.:— ,,„,.,, „ Messrs. Crosskill ; Barrett, Exall, and Co.; Richmond and Chandler; Ransomes and May; J and P. Howard; Busby; Clayton and Shuttleworth ; Bentall; Gray and Son; Williams; Hornsby ; Nicholson ; Samuelson, &c, &c, besides many original and exclusive Machines. _ - Their Collection of Ploughs, Harrows, Drills, Rollers, Clod Crushers, Cultivators, and all kinds of Field Implements ; also, Carts, Manure Distributors, Thrashing Machines, Winnowing Machines, Turnip Cutters, Cake Breakers, Corn Mills, Seed Separating Machines, Churns, Presses, See., are unequalled. The same maybe said of their Improved Chaff Engines, Corn Bruisers, Mangers, and every description of STABLE FURNITURE. They have also a large Stock of Pumps, and General Miscellaneous Machinery. WM. DRAY & CO.'s Warehouses have become the DEPOT for the GREAT NORTHERN WHEEL WORKS. *#* All Goods are Sold at Manufacturers' Prices. Wm. Dray & Co-, Swan Lane, London Bridge- HANLEY & CO., 20, QUEEN STREET, OXFORD, IMPORTERS OF IJkip W&htB $ Sprite J ^k ¦ ¦ f- t H(k| Families and the Trade supplied from a choice and extensive selection of \ ^g fine Old Bottled Wines ; also in Pipes, Butts, Hogsheads, and Quarter Casks, ; ^r direct from the Docks, at London Prices. ^ > Agents for Bass's Pale Ale ; London and Dublin Stout, < I IN CASES AND BOTTLES. ( PEOPEIETOES OP THE CASTLE BEEWEEY, ; CASTLE STEEET, OXFOED. Families supplied with ALES of the finest qualities, Brewed ; ^Ifrom pure Malt and Hops only, at the Lowest Prices. i HANLEY & Co. I H. LE GRAND, *.*¥ Opposite All Saints' Church, 2: £3»* CS 2S> ££) €> LUNCHES, DINNERS, & BALL SUPPERS, SUPPLIED ON THE SHORTEST NOTICE. CONFECTIONARY IN ALL ITS BRANCHES. PASTRY COOK & CONFECTIONER, 1, QUEEN ST., & 109, HIGH ST., OXFORD, Kespectfully informs the Public that he has constantly for Sale a large Stock of Rich WEDDING CAKES, Plain and Almond Iced, the quality and ornamental part of which cannot fail to give satisfaction, and ensure the recommendation of those who may favour him with their patronage. LUNCHEON, AND BIRTH-DAY CAKES. TEA PAETIES & SCHOOLS SUPPLIED, AT WHOLESALE PRICES. Stt|OT0r ptmt ffftote, fugs raft gtitoms, attir <§mm 3Mts, At 8d. and lOd. per Pound. Jalap, Rhubarb, and Magnesia Gingerbread, Always on Sale, strongly recommended for Children, it being the most easy method of administering medicine. Manufacturer of every description of Plain, Fancy, and Medicinal Lozenges, Boiled Sugars, Hard Confectionary, &c, A considerable allowance is made to purchasers of £1, and upwards. BOTTLED FEUITS, JAMS, JELLIES, MAEMALADE, ha., fto. WHOLESALE AND BETAIL. THOMAS MARSHALL, WATCH MAKER, &c, &c, 31, HIGH STREET, OXFORD, Begs respectfully to call attention to his well-selected Stock, all of the newest patterns and best workmanship, in their several departments. Original Designs and Estimates given, and Plate made to any pattern.— A large Stock of SILVER CUPS, suitable for Prises, and various Articles in SECOND-HANI) PLATE. The Stock of TIME-PIECES and WATCHES are all of warranted quality. A choice variety of FANCY GOODS, of British & foreign Mannfactnre. "WATCHES, CLOCKS, PLATE, AND JEWELLERY, Repaired on the Premises, by competent workmen. A LARGE SERVICE OF PLATE KEPT FOR HIRE 1% BUILDER & TIMBER MERCHANT, ST. ALDATE'S, OXFORD. DE. WHOLESALE AND EETALL. Agent to the Anchor Fire and Life Assurance Association. BENJAMIN & THOMAS BOLL, CANAL WHAEF, AND 2, BLUE BOAR STREET, QGS3;£S»<3iJSLaas. * Most respectfully solicit the favour of your patronage. Delivered in Town or Country on the lowest terms. FISKE &*SON, Wmllm Sniper*, fc JEtaf 0 Itixtms, 23, CORN MARKET STREET, OXEORD. F. & S. beg respectfully to solicit the honour and favour of your patronage. Outfits for the Colonies on the most reasonable terms. TAILORING, By experienced Workmen, on the Premises. Clothifng; Liveries; Ladies' Riding Habits. Engravings of the styles of Liveries. Engravings of the Fashions. [ | GENTLEMEN'S MERCERY, o o Shirts made to order, and in stock, of g^ Linen and Long Cloth, and Fancy Shirting; Hosiery and Gloves; Hats; Umbrellas; Hand and Neckerchiefs. ROBES. Clerical and Academical Robes ; Surplices, Academical and School Caps. '®- Paletots kept in stock, of the most gentle manly style; Railway Wrappers; the° Poncho Cloak, and the Poncho Eques-: trian Cape; Macintosh Coats, Capes, Air Pillows, Aprons, %c, §c. COOKE & CARTWRIGHT, stems, lip: Jpragers, m AND APPRAISERS, 80, HIGH STREET, OXFORD, SEpfisf in Ifcm DEVICES EXECUTED UPON A FEW HOURS' NOTICE. (From Spiers and Sons), c, §c, 16, COM MARKET STREET, OPPOSITE THE STAR HOTEL, OXFORD. ©Hl&tKif && 8&g& W &8& Sf I &ITOGSI FAMILIES $ SCHOOLS ATTENDED. Ladies' own Hair made into Watch- Guards, Bracelets, Rings, &c, upon the premises. JAMES WICKENS, IMPORTER OF 63, CORN MARKET STREET, SOLE AGENT FOR TRUMAN AND CO.'S LONDON BROWN STOUT. Guinness's Stout ; East India Fale and Burton Ale, in Cask or Bottles. Families and the Trade supplied with Wines of Spirits, in Quarter Casks, Hogsheads, Pipes, Src, direct from the Docks, at London Prices. THE TEA ESTABLISHMENT. TEA, COFFEE, m 46, High Street, Oxford. Agent for Ridgway and Co.'s Teas, the price and quality \ precisely the same as sold at their Establishment, Kingj William Street, City, London. Terms: Cash on Delivery of Goods. JOHN BULL, %|dstewr, Kntertaker, AND GENERAL FURNISHING WAREHOUSE, | No. 8, QUEEN STREET, CI} S^ £g* CX} S^ £X* £a ££* H. E. M. begs to return his sincere thanks to those friends who have so liberally supported him since his commencement in business, and trusts by strict attention, combined with moderate charges, to merit a continuance r of their favours. IffilH A 03S8& €&SSS K&&S TO 0&&S&. JAMS, JELLIES, &c, With every description of plain and fancy Confectionary. Country Orders executed with Punctuality & Despatch, t Schools and Parties supplied at Wholesale Prices. (LATE PLOWMAN,) FURNISHING IRONMONGER, Bell=f|anser anU ^mtti), Begs to call the attention of the public to his large and superior Stock of FURNISHING IRONMONGERY, Comprising a large assortment of Fenders and Fire Irons, suitable for Drawing Room, Bed Boom, or Kitchen. % tarieis flf iteto pitas in $egisttr raft flt^r Stotes, fi ttrjpn TABLE & POCKET CUTLERY OF THE BEST MAKE. MW METAL TEA POTS AND TEA URNS. • JAPAN TEA TEATS, COAL YASES. PATENT DISH AND PLATE COVERS. Ekll kM SABSB IW2$, £G& GAUMS G& Qlh BOTTLE JACKS AND SCREENS, &c. A LARGE STOCK OF HOUSEHOLD, PAINTERS' & FANCY BRUSHES, Of first-rate quality, and at reduced prices. CARPENTERS' & JOINERS' TOOLS. All kinds of Locks, Bolts, and Hinges, Brass Foundry, Wrought and Cut Nails, Screws, Oils and Colours, &c. Gunpowder, Shots, Percussion Caps, Powder & Shot Flasks, &c. o iE*4-+^^E^ — H^3|&H — l-°frri||F^°+- -t-fe^j] THOMAS PURDUE, o CHEMIST, ijj 18, MAGDALEN STREET, OPPOSITE THE MARTYRS' MEMORIAL, fjfFrSH — H^ef;jF>H — i-e^ ;^H — l-e^gF^H — r-&^H OFFICE ESTABLISHED FOR THE INSURANCE OF ALL KL\»S OF PROPERTY, IN TOWN AND COUNTRY. ROYAL FARMERS' AND GENERAL FIRE, LIFE, AND HAIL INSURANCE, LOAN AND ANNUITY COMPANY. Established 1840. Empowered by Special Act of Parliament. Capital £500,000, Subscribed by a numerous body of Shareholders. Private Houses and their contents Insured at Is. 6d. per cent. FIRE INSURANCE of every description effected at Moderate Premiums. LIFE INSURANCE— FOUR-FIFTHS, or EIGHTY PER CENT, of the Profits of LIFE INSURANCE divided amongst the participating Policy-holders. No Charge for Pulicy Stamp. Additions, actually made to the undermentioned Policies. Sum. £5000 2000 15001000 500 300 Annual Premium. £182 13 2 47 8 4 32 13 9 16 13 4 9 16 3 7 6 3 First^onus, Secon^Bonus, Total of Bonuse, Bum Assuredand £298 100 80 48 23 16 £150 6045 40 20 9 £448 160125 88 43 25 £5448 2160 1625 1088 543325 Policies Indisputable, thereby rendering them a perfect security. Medical attendants remunerated for their reports in all cases. The guarantee of an ample capital. The Bonus added (March, 1848), averaged 26 per cent, on the premiums paid. Liberal Commissions allowed. Every species of LIFE INSURANCE effected. Loans granted on Real and Personal Security . Agents are appointed in all the Principal Towns in the Kingdom, of whom prospectuses and every information may be obtained, or at the Office, Strand, London. WM. SIIAW, Managing Director. ALBERT LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY. ESTABLISHED 1838. PRINCIPAL OFFICE, No. 11, WATERLOO PLACE, PALL MALL, LONDOS. PATEOMS. The lit. Hon. the Earl of Scarborough The Rt. Hon. the Earl of Mexborough TheRt. Hon. Lord Viscount Dungannon The Bt. Hon. Lord Visct. Combermere, G.C.B. DIRECTORS The Rt. Hon. Lord Saltoun, G.C.B. Sir Frederick G. Fowke, Bart. Sir George Magrath, K.H. George Goldsmith Kirby, Esq. The Rt. Hon. Lord Geo. Paulet. George Raymond, Esq. Major John Ward, H.E.I.C. S. Swynfen Jervis, Esq., Chairman. Captain the Hon. S. T. Carnegie, R. N. Admiral Sir Wm. H. Dillon, K.C.H. Frederick C. Dodsworth, Esq. William King, Esq. TRUSTEES. Admiral Sir WUUam H. Dillon, K. C. H. | S. Jervis, Esq. | H. TJ. Thomson, Esq., M.D. BANKERS. The London and Westminster Bank, Saint James's Square. MEDICAL ADVISERS. H. S. Ulingworth, Esq., Arlington Street. | Henry Hancock, Esq., Harley Street. LEGAL ADVISERS. William Hayes, Esq. | Jervis John Jervis, Esq. INDISPUTABLE POLICIES. This Office unites the benefit of a mutual association with the security of a Pro prietary Company, and offers to the assured, amongst others, the following advantages : — 1. — Credit until death, with privilege of payment at any time previously, for one half of the premiums for the first five years, upon Assurances for the whole of life ; a plan peculiarly advantageous for securing loans. 2. — In loan transactions, the lender secured against the risk of the borrower going beyond the limits allowed by the Company. 3. — Sums assured to become payable at given ages, or death, if previous. 4. — Annuities and Endowments granted, and every other mode of provision for Families arranged. 5. — Half the Annual Premiums for the first five years may remain on credit for any period until death, on payment of Interest at 5 per cent, per Annum. 6. — Parties allowed to go to, or reside in, most parts of the world, without extra Premium. 7. — Naval and Military Live3, not in active service, assured at the ordinary rate. 8. — Policies forfeited by non-payment of Premium, revivable at any time within Six Months, on satisfactory proof of health, and the payment of a trifling Fine. 9. — Policies on the Life of another secured, notwithstanding the part of the world to which the Assured may go. •Anntjai Pbemiums bob an Assurance oe £100 on a Single Life. Age. Without Profits. With Profits. £ s. d. £ s. d. 20 1 13 6 1 17 9 30 2 2 8 2 7 5 40 2 17 5 3 2 10 50 4 2 6 4 9 3 HENRY WILLIAM SMITH, Actuary and Secretary. T. MARSH, DEALER IN CORN, HAY, &c, Wholesale and Retail, CANAL WHARF, AND AT No. 16, Worcester Place, Walton Place, [ Bristol Smiths' Coal, of the finest quality, with every description of Coal, at Reduced Prices. ESTABLISHED 1830. TIMBER, MAHOGANY AND SLATE OBSERVATORY STREET, ST. GILES'S, ©%[p@ljm W. D. avails himself of the present medium of returning his thanks to those Friends who have so liberally entrusted their orders to him; he begs to inform the Public that he has always on sale a large assortment of well-seasoned Goods, of the first quality, and trusts by a strict attention to business, and a thorough knowledge of the markets, to merit a continuance of that liberal support he has received since his commencement in business. BUILDER, CARPENTER, JOINER, AND STONE-IVIASON, 36, HOLYWELL STREET, OXFORD. srrlM 3Kmranrrat», tato, 5Brirk y mm, Is an excellent stimulant for all Grain Crops, but particularly adapted for Oats ; on which crop it almost uniformly exceeds the expectations of all who use it. 1^" J. B. AUSTIN attends the Markets of Bicester, Burford, Chipping Norton, Heyford, Brackley, Shipston-on-Stour, and Woodstock, but all communica tions and Orders per Post should be addressed, J. B. AUSTIN, Wholesale Druggist, Banbury. BANBURY NURSERY. MR. PERRY Avails himself of this opportunity to return his sincere thanks to the Nobility and Gentry who have been pleased for so many years to patronise him, and begs respect fully to assure them that he will use every effort, by supplying all things connected with the Nursery and Garden of excellent quality, and at as low a price as possible, to merit their continued orders. He cultivates an almost unrivalled collection of the finest \R 2 And can supply them in Standard or Dwarf Plants to almost any extent. Besides an unusually fine stock of the ordinary ORNAMENTAL He has a number of Fine Specimens, calculated to produce immediate effect in the parks or pleasure grounds in which they may be planted. His stock of LARCH AND SPRUCE FIR, As also ^ eM£r=£5 isSfSS^ Being particularly large, he will he able to supply them to those who plant for profit, at very low prices. His SEED SHOP is in the HIGH STREET, BANBURY, Where all desirable and important Culinary and Flower Seeds will be found. His NURSERY is on the OXFORD ROAD, Where, in addition to the Trees adverted to, collections of the most esteemed Fruit Trees, Greenhouse' Plants, &c, are grown. RICHARD FALKNER, CHEMIST & DRUGGIST, Begs most respectfully to announce to the Nobility, Clergy, Gentry, and Inhabit ants of Banbury and surrounding neighbourhood, that he has purchased of the Assignees of Mr. P. Hardwick, the whole of his Stock in Trade, and re-opened the premises with a well-assorted Stock of new and pure <§xxxp, patent guinea, ^jtrfttmerj, Spun, &mm> CIGAES, TOBACCO, SNUFF, Ac. In re-opening this Establishment, the Proprietor would impress on the Public the advantage of buying goods for Cash ; and in consequence of the great change in the system of business, and the reduced scale of incomes, he will make a con siderable REDUCTION IN THE PRICE of all Goods sold by him ; and he is prepared to serve his customers on a well-considered small profit system, which is one of the best and soundest principles in trade, if carried out in good faith ; he is therefore determined to produce GENUINE ARTICLES AT CASH PRICES, as low as or lower than any respectable house in the trade. The Dispensing of Physicians' Prescriptions and Family Recipes will be strictly attended to ; also the compounding of Horse and Cattle Medicines. OF SUPERIOR QUALITY. SHEEP DRESSING, SHEEP OINTMENT, &c, &c. R. F., in soliciting the patronage and support of the Public, respectfully assures them that nothing shall be wanting to merit their confidence ; every exer tion, care, and attention will be exercised to ensure success. W NOTE THE ADDEESS ! R. FALKNER, Chemist and Druggist, MARKET PLACE, BANBURY. MARKET PLACE, BANBURY, ESTABLISHED UPWARDS OF EIGHTY YEARS. T. STRANGE, Has always on sale a large assortment of GOLD & SILVER WATCHES, Of the best qualities, both English and Foreign. ENGLISH AND FRENCH CLOCKS, WXL3 AHID) SH&VEm 3PILJOT, JEWELLERY, PLATED GOODS, CUTLERY, Spectacles of all Sights, and Hardware Goods. Every description of English and Foreign Watches and Clocks carefully and accurately repaired on moderate terms. Turret, House, and Ornamental Clocks wound up and kept in repair by the year. JEROME'S AMERICAN CLOCKS, Warranted perfect, from 15s. upwards. GEORGE WYATT, >9 BROAD STREET, STAR INN, HIGH STREET, G. W. begs to call the attention of his Friends and the Public in general to his extensile collection of FOREST TREES, &c, &c, Which he is enabled to offer at very reduced prices, and must command an extensive AN INSPECTION IS RESPECTFULLY SOLICITED. MR. ROBERT HETGATE BROOKS, HIGH STREET, BANBURY, May be Consulted in all Cases relating to the Profession FREE OF CHARGE. AT HOME DAILY. HH DR. WATERS, ^~o BANBURY, h Attends Oxford, Cirencester, Cricklade, Stow-on-the-Wold, Buckingham, Brackley, Stoney-Stratford, & Chipping-Norton GEORGE EGLINGTON, LADIES' AND GENTLEMEN'S FASHIONABLE 9 NORTH BAR STREET, BANBURY. BANBURY PERMANENT BUILDING SOCIETY. TRUSTEES. COLONEL NORTH, M.P., Wroxton Abbey. J. A. GILLETT, Esq., Banbury. A. E. TAWNET, Esq., Banbury. DIRECTORS. Mr. W. Barrett, Banbury Mr. W. Brain, Ditto Mr. It. H. Brooks, Ditto Mr. J. Danby, Ditto Mr. G. Cottam, Ditto Mr. G. Crosby, Banbury Mr. J. Drinkwater, Ditto Mr. J. Hyde, Ditto Mr. H. Stone, Ditto Mr. T. H. Wyatt, Ditto AUDITORS. Mr. W. Barrett, | Mr. C. Neighbour. BANKERS. Messrs. Gillett, Tawney, and Gillett. SOLICITOR. SURVEYOR. B. W. Aplin, Esq. Mr. James Hall, Banbury. SECRETARY.Mr. John Kilby. CONSULTING ACTUARY. Arthur Scratchley, Esq., MA., Fellow and Member of the Council of the Institute of Actuaries of Great Britain. Building Societies and Saving Institutions combined, confer inestimable benefits on the trading and industrious classes ; they induce habits of economy and prudence, and help the Subscribers, by the safest and easiest means, in the attainment of the excellent purposes to which they are directed. The following are some of the objects which may "be realised by the instrumentality of this Soeiety : — • 1st. — Subscribers can receive an advance of money to enable them (by means of periodical repayments, very slightly exceeding the rent they pay for the mere hire) to Purchase or Build Houses of their own for occupation, or for the purpose of letting ; Land may be bought by the help of this- Society at any place convenient to the Shareholder, making it far more useful than a Freehold Land Society. 2nd. — Eenewal op Leases and Fines. Agricultural and Mercantile Persons having these to provide for, may do so by the help of this Society, upon the most easy and advantageous terms. 3rd. — All persons having incomes enabling them to save can, if they do not desire to purchase property, realise liberal interest and profit far exceed ing the amount given by the Savings Bank, on a security equally good and available. 4th. — Parents may provide Endowment Funds for Educational Purposes, Apprentice Fees, or Marriage Portions for their Sons or Daughters, or others, on attaining a specified age. 5th. — Money Provisions may be secured for persons of any age or either sex. Deposit Department. — Persons who do not wish to become Investing or Borrow ing Members, can deposit sums of money to any amount, for which interest will be paid half-yearly, at the rate of £i per cent, per annum ; such deposits when under £100 can he withdrawn upon one month's notice; if above that sum two months will be required. Deposit Books signed, and all moneys received by the Directors on behalf of the Trustees of the Society, at the Monthly sitting. The Monthly Public Subscription Meeting is held at the White Lion Hotel, Banbury, on the. Third Monday in every Month, from Seven to Nine in the even ing. Any information, Eules, Shares, &c, may be then obtained, or on application to any of the Directors, or the Secretary. lgg° Persons can become Members at any time without back payments. The Society' t operations extend to any part of the Kingdom. 9 \W*4. FRENCH ACADEMY, BANBURY, OXFORDSHIRE, CONDUCTED BY Young gentlemen are boarded and carefully instructed in the usual branches of English Education, including "Writing, Arithmetic, and Algebra, Book-keeping, Geometry, Geography and the use of the Globes, History, &e. fV it l m CT2HSM rem A«tM* i%m\ goto t\c dracs, m\t m §nim px tymte. DRAWING, DANCING, AND MUSIC ON THE USUAL TERMS.* THOMAS HEHRY WYATT, kit Is tQlTIl 1MW11, SPIRIT AND HOP MERCHANT, BRIDGE STREET, BANBURY. FAMILIES SUPPLIED WITH OLD & MILD ALES OE SUPERIOR QUALITY, PORTER AND EXTRA STOUT, FOREIGN AND BRITISH SPIRITS. ARTHUR DUNN'S MUCH IMPROVED ">M »ii, In Entiles at Is. iid. each. This unique Preparation is cleanly'4n*use, r«idering the Hair permanently glossy and soft. It entirely, supjjfsedes the use b'f toils, Pomatums, &c. It is most efficient in re moving Scurf, $ftdj5re*enting the Hair filling off. Tb beliad of aft Chemists, Perfumers, die, throughout the kingdom. THE prara'op <„. In Bottles at Is. and 2s. each, Shards unrivalled for the Handkerchief, Drawing-Koom, or Boudoir. SOLE PROPRIETOR AND MANUFACTURER OF THE Medicine, and certain remedy, with all who have tried it, for that fearful malSMf^'to which Children are so subject. For ordinary Coughs, or Hoarseness, in Children and Adults, it is invaluable. — In Bottles, with lull directions, at Is. ljd. each, by Post Free, securely packed, for 24 penny stamps, or P. O.O. ARTHUR DUNN'S BRONCHIAL LOZENGES, Prepared from the American Croup Syrup ; Guaranteed not to contain a particle of Morphia, or any other preparation of Opium. It is confidently offered as the best expectorant in the shape of a Lozenge eyer made tor Relieving Coughs, Hoarseness, and all other Bronchial Affections— Is. l5d. per Box, or free by'Post for 20 penny stamps, orP.O.O. N.B.— These Lozenges may be had, loose, 4d. per ounce. The foregoing Articles may be had. of all Chemists, Perfumers, ljc,, throughout the kingdom. N B -—Orders by Post; accompanied by a remittance, will meet with prompt attention, and if "exceeding 20s. will be sent carriage free, within 50 miles, where there is con veyance by rail or carrier. ...