Bloxham village museum invites you to an exciting event. Any list of the finest medieval churches of oxfordshire must give serious consideration to our lady of bloxham parish church. History of bloxham, in cherwell and oxfordshire map and. I became a foundation governor, appointed by the church, in december 2006. Early history of the bloxham family this web page shows only a small excerpt of our bloxham research. The most bloxham families were found in the uk in 1891. The village stands 3 miles sw of banbury, and has a post, money order, and telegraph office under banbury, and a station on the banbury and cheltenham direct railway. Use this gadget to give up to the minute changes in your plans, inspirational thoughts or simply a quick update of your latest adventure. May 1843 in the parish of bloxham, oxfordshire, england 1851age 9yr. Horace robert bloxham 07 aug 1883 woodland, bannock, idaho 12 sep 1958 managed by e bloxham darwin owen bloxham 03 nov 1914 downey, idaho 16 sep 1999 tex o. Join facebook to connect with colleen bloxham and others you may know. Bloxham village museum family information directory. The population of the people in bloxham was decreased in the end of 18th and beginning of 19th centuries.
To the south of the church is a small thatched building known as the court house. Dating back to the 14 th century, broughton castle is just two miles away and features on one of several local walks from the village of bloxham. The bloxham family name was found in the usa, the uk, canada, and scotland between 1840 and 1920. Another 118 words 8 lines of text covering the years 1621, 1712, 1725, 1779, 87 and 75 are included under the topic early bloxham history in all our pdf extended history products and printed products wherever possible. The dominant building in the village is st marys church dating mainly. Bloxham village museum church street, bloxham, banbury. The church of our lady of bloxham, informally called st marys bloxham, is the church of england parish church in bloxham, oxfordshire.
From 19962004 i was headteacher of a small village primary school. Since retirement i have become a joint curator of bloxham village museum. Francis frith the uks leading publisher of local photographs since 1860. I was told that the watters were asked to leave england. Bloxham, oxfordshire genealogy heraldry and history. It was a wonderful experience during which i learnt a great deal that i have been able to apply in my current role.
September 1919 bloxham war memorial was built in horton stone, the stonemason was noah clifton from the village. Background to the village of bloxham bloxham neighbourhood plan. Bloxham museum, church st, bloxham banbury ox15 4et no letterbox so please contact museum before communicating by post email us. Fears lack of testing in oxford care homes is fuelling virus spread. Bloxham village museum is a local museum located in the village of bloxham in oxfordshire, england. Photos, maps, personal memories and local books of bloxham. Follow one of the described walks in the book exploring old bloxham or find out more about the history of the village and its families in bloxham village and folk or the heart of bloxham.
I have helped lead the after school church club at bloxham primary school since it started in 2006. In april 2004 i was very proud to to be appointed headteacher of bloxham primary school. Bloxham, a village, a parish, a subdistrict, and a hundred in oxford. The steeple aston players is an amateur dramatic group that regularly perform plays in the village. It has a smart bustling high street with several local shops behind which are narrow lanes lined with historic ironstone cottages and the village still retains much of its medieval street plan. More can be read about the history of bloxham and the families and activities associated with the village in the range of interesting books for sale at the museum. Explore bloxham school archives 30,356 photos on flickr. The new cases are very easy to see either on foot or from a wheel chair. The hall and field is available to hire for local groups, clubs, functions, meetings and parties. The toponym is derived from the old english bloccs ham the home of blocc from the 6th century, when a saxon settlement was built on the present site of the. There are no steps involved when entering the museum or indeed inside.
This website includes the complete texts of books describing journeys around britain, written between the twelfth and nineteenth centuries. The village name evolved over time with the modem name of bloxham being first recorded in16. Historical a settlement was established along the banks of the village brook during the saxon period. Donald bloxham is professor of modern history at edinburgh university. In the 1861 census i find fanny alone in oxfordshire. This was about 29% of all the recorded bloxham s in the usa. Blenheim palace and warwick castle are a short drive away, while the rollright stones, a complex of three. An expert in the history of genocide and the punishment of genocide, he is the author of genocide on trial 2001 and the great game of genocide.
If you would like more information about bloxham football club, please contact. It collects today for tomorrow, items with a bloxham significance, particularly related to the period when bloxham was a selfsupporting community. Jul 14, 2019 theres a sense of history and heritage around every corner in this part of the world. Under roman rule between the 1st and 5th centuries ad there were several farms and a burial site in the bloxham area. Selecting one of the links below will take you to the first reference to bloxham within the selected text. Click on the thumbnail for an enlargement of each one. Bloxham historic church oxfordshire heritage guide. Historic maps of bloxham bloxham neighbourhood plan. It also has a hairdressing saloon, newsagent, pharmacy, chip shop and many more. The most poignant time in the tynehams history began in towards the end of 1943. Chalgrove local history group john hampden hall 101 high street chalgrove, oxfordshire ox44 7ss uk telephone. Bloxham events, clubs, gigs and whats on above is a selection of events in bloxham near banbury.
It is notable for its 14thcentury tower and spire, which is the highest in oxfordshire. Bloxham village museum was established in 1980 to celebrate the history of the small oxfordshire village. Find out more about the railway which ran through bloxham from 1875 until 1962, the schools in bloxham or the fire brigade. Apr 04, 20 historical a settlement was established along the banks of the village brook during the saxon period. Stonehill is bloxhams first fully day house which opened last year. Events near bloxham, banbury whats on near bloxham. William fothergill robinson, who was vicar of bloxham from 1917 to 1922. In 1891 there were 379 bloxham families living in warwickshire. Photo of bloxham village museum small museum set in the ground floor of the court house next to the church.
Built in 1689 on the site of the former town house, it now serves as a village hall. The detailed road map represents one of many map types and styles available. Bloxham village history club jubilee hall brickle lane bloxham, oxfordshire ox15 4nu uk telephone. One does not often receive presents except at christmas and birthday, but anne williams has very kindly presented me with an enormous gift. See all books memories of bloxham read and share your memories of bloxham itself or of a particular photo of bloxham. This was about 38% of all the recorded bloxham s in the uk. They are all to john but he has kindly given us permission to reproduce them here. The highlight of st marys is the superb spire, which is an excellent example of decorated gothic style. Bloxham school was the church of england public school.
Bloxham was a true village with working farms, lots of shops and craftsmen. Books archive bloxham museum bloxham village museum. The village name is derived from the 6th century anglosaxon, blocces ham the home of blocc. The bloxham feoffees a booklet describing the history and work of the feoffees in greater detail is on sale in the museum. The parish is shown in the census as including the chapelry of milcombe. Founded 1854 in farmhouse now forming core of part of present school. The unveiling the war memorial was unveiled on 20th september 1920 by sir rhys williams our m. In 1086 the domesday book called the village blochesham. The chief buildings in 1882 were the church, the school 1832, the baptist chapel built in 1824, fn. Sp4236 83 bloxham high street east side bloxham school gv ii school. Governors bloxham church of england primary school. Bloxham is a large village of dark honeycoloured cottages built in the local ironstone. The bloxham village museum is a small but fascinating museum in the centre of bloxham village near banbury. Theres a sense of history and heritage around every corner in this part of the world.
Bloxham photos, maps, books, memories francis frith. Similarities between bloxham and its near neighbour of adderbury. The surname bloxham was first found in oxfordshire, at bloxham, a parish, in the union of banbury, hundred of bloxham. The building is owned by the bloxham feoffees who for centuries have been the custodians and administrators of various village charities. The museum was established in 1980 and celebrates the history of the village. Mr ingall bloxham church of england primary school. If you want to visit the shops in bloxham, you can go to the high street. Photo prints old maps folded maps calendars photo books jigsaws mugs tableware tea towels cushion covers gift. Jubilee park, bloxham provides a hall, changing rooms, childrens play area and playing fields with football pitches.
Browse 30 photo books on bloxham and the surrounding area. If youre looking for more events, why not view our events in banbury guide. Most of the maps that follow come from a lecture presented by john leighfield to the bloxham village history club. Warwickshire had the highest population of bloxham families in 1891. Under roman rule between the 1st and 5th centuries there were several farms and a burial site in the bloxham area.
Throughout its long history, bloxham has shown itself to be open and adaptable to the changing needs of the families within its community accepting girls into the sixth form in 1975, progressing to being fully coeducational in 1998 and being one of the first schools in the area to offer a flexible boarding. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes. This was about 38% of all the recorded bloxhams in the uk. History of bloxham, in cherwell and oxfordshire gazetteers.
Virginia had the highest population of bloxham families in 1840. Throughout its long history, bloxham has shown itself to be open and adaptable to the changing needs of the families within its community accepting girls into the sixth form in 1975, progressing to being fully coeducational in 1998 and being one of the first schools in the area to offer a flexible boarding experience. History timelinea history of banbury on this day in banburys history. Bloxham village museum oxfordshire museums council. Bloxham or bloxholme is also a parish, in the union of. I am also interested in local history and family history. In 1840 there were 2 bloxham families living in virginia. The museum features exhibits related to coins and medals, archives, personalities, land transport, agriculture, costume and textiles, photography, social history, archaeology, music, medicine and decorative and applied art.
Jul 01, 2010 bloxham village museum invites you to an exciting event. Imperialism, nationalism, and the destruction of the ottoman armenians 2005, both also published by oxford university press. Look at bloxham, oxfordshire county, south east, england, united kingdom from different perspectives. This was about 29% of all the recorded bloxhams in the usa. St marys church, bloxham wikimili, the free encyclopedia. The dominant building in the village is st marys church dating. In september 20, sava moved into its new village history centre adjacent to. There was an annual church fete but not much for children, so yvonne started a childrens stall for them and she and charles spent the whole year making toys for it.