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 recently published book can be purchased for £10 at Deddington Library or the Tourist Information Centre in Banbury (in the Castle Centre). Information about the book - including an order form - can be downloaded (pdf) by clicking HERE or call Rob Forsyth on 01869 338384.
Inns, Pubs and Lodging Houses. Jon Malings is compiling information on the history of these important buildings. He has so far put up information about The Volunteer, The Plough and the Crown and Tuns. He would welcome any further information via email.
The Old Post House. The list of owners from 1851
Emigration. This article records those who emigrated from Deddington. One of the best (and saddest) accounts is of the 70 men, women and children who emigrated to Canada in 1832 on the ship Brutus on which a third died from Cholera.
Deddington News
Our sister site now headlines parish news without waiting for the next print edition; it contains a live Twitter feed too. Check it out. If you have a news item, contact the DN editor or for tweets, contact Eileen Anderson. An index of articles by topics over the lifetime of the magazine has been painstakingly compiled by Sylvie Spenceley. A pdf version (900Kb) can be downloaded here.
Deddington OnAir
A new and complementary third arm to Deddington information is Deddington OnAir, our community radio station. Check it out here.
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