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Bicester HistorianIssue: 49 September 2018The monthly newsletter for Bicester Local History SocietyExtraordinary WomenContentsBygone Bicester . . . . . . . . . . . 2Chesterton Village Walk . . . . 3Roll of Honour . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Our Boys 1914 - 1918 . . . . . . . 4Talks Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Upcoming Events . . . . . . . . . 6The BLHS display - photo courtesy of Philip EdwardsOn Saturday 8th September we tookpart in the Heritage Day at St Edburg’sChurch celebrating the ExtraordinaryWomen of Bicester.For our display we chose to honourMaud Franklin, Eliza Massey, DinahTuffrey and Keziah Parker. But a numberof other groups, such as the LadiesCircle and Townswomen’s Guild, put ondisplays about various women that theyhad chosen, and the Church HeritageGroup, mainly from the work of GillKing, did an astounding amount ofresearch into women that the public hadnominated for inclusion.Some of the other womenmentioned included: Joan Alix (firstfemale churchwarden at St Edburg’s),Catherine Bearder (manager of theCitizen’s Advice Bureau), Joan Blackman(three times Mayor of Bicester), MaryBrydon (member of Launton HistoricalSociety), Mary, Viscountess Chetwynd,Margaret Coker, Egeline de Courtney (cofounder of Bicester Priory), GwendolineDannatt (historian), Lilian Davies (firstfemale chair of Bicester UDC), FlorenceDealey, Lorna England (fund raiser),Doris Goble, Elizabeth Gold (fundraiser), Carole Haveron (first femalechief at Bicester police station), MaryHombersley (WW1 nurse), Annie Hunt &Edith Vincent (owners of the Wool Shopin the 1960s), Maggie James (Guidesleader), Sarah, Countess of Jersey, EsmeJones MBE (Guides leader), DorothyKeaveny (founder of Bicester DramaSociety), Rosemary MacLeod (doctor),Sarah Mansell (workhouse matron),Dorothy Mountain (pharmacist), PamO’Keefe (missionary), Jean Orr-Ewing(co-developer of Penicillin), Val Pearce(chair of Bicester Twinning Association),Peggy Penfold (teacher), Wendy Reeves(treasurer of Bicester Widows Club),Pam Roberts (wildlife campaigner),Lou Scott-Joynt (founder of Mothers’Union group), Rita Taylor (co-founder ofBicester Theatre Club), Flora Thompson(author), Susanna Tubb, Pat Tucker(member of Launton Historical Society),Ruth Williams (teacher), Hilda Wright (StJohn’s Ambulance superintendent), aswell as many others. - Matthew Hathaway1Dates For Your DiaryAGM &Extraordinary Women Talk17th September - 7:30pmsee page 6Aynho Village Walk23rd SeptemberOctober NewsletterSubmissions Deadline28th SeptemberFamily History Fair6th Octobersee page 6AVAILABLE NOW!Our latest DVD, Bicester’sBuildings, is on sale now.See the.websitefor moredetails.

Bygone Bicester(Taken from the Bicester Advertiser)29th September 18824th September 1908WEDDING FESTIVITIES AT BICESTER - To commemoratethe recent marriage of Capt. Lewis Edmund Coker R.A.,the owner of a large estate in this district, and a namemost familiar to the past and present generation ofBicester people, a tea was arranged to be given in thegrounds of Bicester House, by the kind permission ofHenry Tubb Esq, to the cottage and allotment tenants,with their families, on this estate.The invited guests began to arrive about half-past twowhen they were welcomed by Mrs F.J. Myers, Mr and MrsHenry Tubb, the Misses Myers and Miss Stratton. Thevicar was also present.Games were immediately commenced. There wascricket, quoits, swings, and a variety of races werearranged, the winners receiving very useful prizes. Firstthe little ones (in many instances very little ones indeed)were selected for a handicap race; then the men, andafterwards the elder women, contended for the masteryin a one hundred yards race, and right earnestly theyentered into the sport.At 4 o’clock the whole company, numbering nearly100, sat down to a most excellent tea, provided in a largetent near the lawn, their wants being most assiduouslyattended to by the ladies we mentioned above.After the repast games were renewed, and carried on,if possible, with an even greater alacrity, than before. Thewomen commenced cricket, and many a hearty laughwas caused by the extraordinary “hits” they made andthe superior bowling exhibited. This was most amusingto the elderly portion of the company. Tugs-of-war werearranged, and heavy tugs they were too, there was alsosome good jumping. A balloon was successfully startedduring the afternoon.As the shades of evening began to appear the large tentwas lighted up. Beer and tobacco was served out to themen, the women (those who used it) were regaled alsowith something to tickle the nose, whilst to the strains ofthe Bicester Volunteer Band the younger portion “trippedit lightly” for an hour or two.About 7 o’clock Mr Henry Tubb stepped forward andcalled for three cheers for Capt. and Mrs Coker, and wecan assure our readers the call was not in vain. They weregiven right heartily; and the same ovation was accordedto Mr and Mrs Tubb, and Mr and Mrs Myers. Thus endeda very pleasant afternoon to celebrate the nuptialsbetween Capt. Coker and Mrs Frances Gertrude Tobin,and we sincerely trust that the good feeling exhibitedmay be continued for many years.We cannot conclude without mentioning that Capt.Coker bore the entire expense of this undertaking andfurther expressed the hope that the afternoon might beone of thorough enjoyment. During the proceedings Mrand Mrs Tubb were most indefatigable in their endeavoursto find amusement for the guests, and right well theyaccomplished the task. The company, it could be seen,appreciated the effort. Mr Phillips too, of the Angel Inn,who was entrusted with the catering on the occasion,merits a word of praise for the admirable manner inwhich he carried out the arrangements entrusted to him.SHELSWELL HABITATION OF THE PRIMROSE LEAGUE- The annual gathering of the members of the ShelswellHabitation of the Primrose League was held yesterdayafternoon, in Shelswell Park, through the kind invitationof Mr and Mrs E. Slater-Harrison (Ruling Councillor andDame President).The weather left much to be desired, rain falling intorrents most of the afternoon, but despite this fact alarge number assembled in the barn in the orchard,where an excellent tea was provided at a moderatecharge. The room was gaily decorated with flags andbunting, the walls being adorned with various patrioticmottoes, such as “God save the King”, “The Army forever” and “The Navy for ever”.In addition to Mr and Mrs Harrison were noticed Mr A.St. G. Hamersley KC (prospective Unionist candidate),Mrs Hamersley, Mr Thomas Armstrong, Major Sanderson,Miss Brown and Miss Beatrice Cartwright (members ofthe house party).The whole of the arrangements were in the hands of acommittee composed of the Wardens of the Habitation,and, but for the inclement state of the weather, wouldhave been a greater success than it was. Grace was saidbefore and after meat by the Rev. A. St. Q. Armstrong, andafter the tables had been cleared the annual businessmeeting was then held, a platform being erected in thecentre of the room.The secretary read her report, and stated that thenumber of members is 331 and the financial position isalso good. The Bicester Habitation can boast over 600members and the Stratton Audley Branch is also in aflourishing condition.One cannot help thinking what a great work forUnionism could be done by these habitations if wellorganised, and each individual member put his or hershoulder to the wheel and determined to leave no stoneunturned until Mr Hamersley is returned to Parliament;and when he is there be equally determined to keep himthere.There are always plenty willing to join theseorganisations, but the Primrose League, if it is to be asuccess, must consist of earnest and active politicianswho are ready and willing to work for the good ofthe nation and Empire at large. It is of no use peoplesaying that the Unionists will sweep the country at thenext election, we must remember the Liberals have anenormous majority, and i

Peggy Penfold (teacher), Wendy Reeves (treasurer of Bicester Widows Club), Pam Roberts (wildlife campaigner), Lou Scott-Joynt (founder of Mothers’ Union group), Rita Taylor (co-founder of Bicester Theatre Club), Flora Thompson (author), Susanna Tubb, Pat Tucker (member of Launton Histo

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