Right in the heart of England and on the edge of the Cotswolds you'll find Deddington, Clifton and Hempton. The parish lies south of Banbury, close to the M40. It's an ideal launching pad for some of England's loveliest countryside, prettiest villages, grandest country homes and greatest seats of learning. Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon, Blenheim and Silverstone are within easy reach, and that's just for starters!
With its picturesque houses of honey coloured ironstone, a history going back to Norman and even Saxon times, loads of social activity and a thriving business community, the Parish is a great place to live, work, stay over or just visit.
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What's new on DOL
A Parish at war. This is an extensive (and still growing) record of the names of those who served in both World Wars and later conflicts - in particular those who are remembered on our War Memorial . In addition to lists of those who served in the armed forces there are also articles on the Home Guard, Royal Observer Corps, Women's Land Army , evacuees from London and the many airfields in the area.
The Malins/Malings family by Jon Malings. His ancestors were farmers in this area from the late 17th Century thro' to the early 20th Century in consequence theywere related by marriage to most of the well know Deddington names - Fardon and Hopcraft among them. Jon's very extensively researched article includes one Henry Churchill going missing owing them money, a wife dying in very sad circumstances, a 'Botanic Practicioner' whose practices were not acceptable to all......and much more.
Contact us. We are very pleased to hear from anyone with suggestions for new material or who would like to be involved with DOL in any way at all; alternatively, why not come to our quarterly meetings in the snug bar of The Unicorn - dates and times for which are published on our Community Forum and in the Deddington News.
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