The whole village was very nearly bulldozed by developers in the 1930's and replaced by ribbon development. But although now preserved and owned by the National Trust, it needs a bypass and today the main street is impossible to photograph, being cluttered up with parked cars 24/7. This 1972 picture:
was taken in 'the nick of time' when it was still possible to do so.
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William Sutherland said:
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Andy Rodker said:
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was taken in 'the nick of time' when it was still possible to do so.
Typo93 said:
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Frode said:
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Annemarie said:
Happy day!
Isisbridge said:
Roy says postmen were never too keen on square letters,
as they don't fit comfortably in the bundle.
Howard Somerville replied to Isisbridge:
I was in Hook Norton today. I looked out for Hooky Kate, but we haven't heard from her for a while.
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