Private William Townsend

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Private William Townsend a soldier from the parish, who died in the First World War.

Private William Townsend of the 8th Bn. Princess Charlotte of Wales (Royal Berks.) Regiment. Died 19 July 1916
aged 20 during the Battle of the Somme. Buried in the Pozieres British Cemetery France.

Next Meeting:
7.30pm 29th October

The Rollright Stones

A talk by George Lambrick

News

Researching Parish Wells
Picture illustrating a rustic well

July’s talk about Wells, Waste and Water in the Bampton parish started us thinking about our village. We decided to do some investigation and this is where we need your help. Visit the Wells Project Page to find out how.

Visit the review page to learn all about our recent Oxford river boat trip

Meetings: The History Group’s 2026/2027 programme of talks & visits is out now

Our new talk & visit review page is now live

The 1901 & 1911 censuses for Aston & Cote have been transcribed by members of the History Group

THIS IS ASTON – LOOKING FOR CLUES is now available to watch online. The History Group’s 2010 film looking at various aspects of the Aston’s past history, starting from clues found in the village of today