Burford, Oxfordshire, St John's Church

HISTORY CORNER

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British History Quiz

This decisive battle saw Alfred the Great defeat the Danes under Guthrun

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This Day in British History

20 August, 1912

Death of William Booth

Booth (b. 1829) founded the Salvation Army in 1865 and served as its first General

Monarch Mayhem

This monarch's sons were called 'The Devil's Brood'

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Accommodation

Oxfordshire

Hannah's Cottage

Banbury
Self catering cottage

In 1867, or thereabouts, a one-up one-down cottage was tacked on to the side of a stable and its hayloft. In 2002 we renovated these … more >>
Sleeps 2

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Oxfordshire

Ninea

Wallingford
Self catering cottage

This spacious, detached cottage is in the town of Wallingford in Oxfordshire and sleeps seven people in four bedrooms. more >>
Sleeps 7

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Burford (Hotel)

The Bay Tree Classic Hotel

History is everywhere, stone walls with woven tapestries, antique furniture and pictrues through the ages - The Bay Tree has welcomed visitors since 1565. The Woolsack bar with its inglenook fireplace, oak panelling and wooden settles is just the place to laze the afternoon away. The award winning candlelit restaurant … more >>

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Henley-on-Thames (Hotel)

Phyllis Court Club

A large country house property steeped in history on the banks of the Thames with extensive elegant and individually styled function rooms and Grade II listed Grandstand Pavilion run to the highest standards. Easy access via road by M4/M40 and within 10 miles of Heathrow. … more >>