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Aston History Group
The Aston History Group meets in the Fellowship Centre in Cote Road on the last Thursday of the month at 7:30pm. New members and guests are always welcome are also welcome. Visitors: £2.00 to be per visit Committee Chairman – Andrew Long Treasurer – Gill Long Secretary – Martin Bowley Event organisers – John and Marilyn Ordish Members – Shirley Warren, Ian Taylor |
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Just Published – March 2021
Aston, Cote, Shifford and Chimney
- A Parish History
A new book from Aston History Group
The first book to attempt a history of Aston since 1848 has been described as ‘very readable’. With 210 pages and over 300 illustrations there is something of interest for everyone. Aspects of life in this place will particularly attract those whose ancestors lived here.
In 16 chapters and 8 appendices, fully indexed, all aspects of life are covered in an easily accessible way. The special features of religion and agriculture in this parish are described as well as all the social and economic developments that followed national trends. Jane Clarke’s training school for girls in service has its own chapter, as does the parish at war.
PRICE - £15.00
p&p £5.00 (UK)
(Overseas please enquire)
Copies available:
IN PERSON at Aston Community Shop or Penny Black House, The Square, Aston
BY POST from Trevor Jackson, 21, Woodbridge Close, Aston, Oxon OX18 2DB
(trevjackson@gmx.co.uk)
For more information or in case of difficulty contact aston.historygroup@hotmail.co.uk
Aston, Cote, Shifford and Chimney
- A Parish History
A new book from Aston History Group
The first book to attempt a history of Aston since 1848 has been described as ‘very readable’. With 210 pages and over 300 illustrations there is something of interest for everyone. Aspects of life in this place will particularly attract those whose ancestors lived here.
In 16 chapters and 8 appendices, fully indexed, all aspects of life are covered in an easily accessible way. The special features of religion and agriculture in this parish are described as well as all the social and economic developments that followed national trends. Jane Clarke’s training school for girls in service has its own chapter, as does the parish at war.
PRICE - £15.00
p&p £5.00 (UK)
(Overseas please enquire)
Copies available:
IN PERSON at Aston Community Shop or Penny Black House, The Square, Aston
BY POST from Trevor Jackson, 21, Woodbridge Close, Aston, Oxon OX18 2DB
(trevjackson@gmx.co.uk)
For more information or in case of difficulty contact aston.historygroup@hotmail.co.uk
In 2010 Aston History Group completed a film about Aston's history; A look at various aspects of the past starting from clues in the village of today.
Visitors and newcomers to the village as well as anyone whose ancestors came from Aston, Cote, Chimney or Shifford will find the DVD particularly interesting.
The DVD, just over 60 minutes in length, is available from Aston History Group.
Price £10 plus p&p.
Visitors and newcomers to the village as well as anyone whose ancestors came from Aston, Cote, Chimney or Shifford will find the DVD particularly interesting.
The DVD, just over 60 minutes in length, is available from Aston History Group.
Price £10 plus p&p.
'The History of Aston School'
In 1996 the History Group published this 48 page booklet, available from Aston History Group.
Price £3 plus p&p.
In 1996 the History Group published this 48 page booklet, available from Aston History Group.
Price £3 plus p&p.
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Resources
Aston History Group has a local photographic archive and is pleased to answer queries about local family history. Any offers of pictures or documents with respect to Aston, Cote, Chimney or Shifford would be very welcome, either for copying or deposit. 
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Contact
All enquiries please to Martin Bowley aston.historygroup@hotmail.co.uk 01993 850440 Information updated 15 November 2021 |