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Happy Times

Church Street c1965
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I remember living at 12 Church Street when I married my first husband, and taking my baby James home there. This street remains as it has been for decades.

Getting Married

I remember marrying my first husband at The Garth on 10th July 1982, now a registrar's office. The grounds are not as well kept now, but it is still a lovely park.

Only Yesterday

Church Street c1965
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Only yesterday or so it seems, this lovely 12th century church and surroundings have not changed in decades, well worth a visit.

Nicester International Stores

Church Street c1965
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My first job was at Bicester International Stores in August 1966. I was an apprentice grocer. My wages five pound ten shillings a week and I worked an extra half a day most weeks for thirty-seven and a half pence extra. I lived near Middle Claydon and used to cycle to Steeple Claydon railway station, leave my bike there (without locking it) and catch the train to Bicester. My first job was defrosting a Birdseye freezer, it was thick with frost. The town had a Tesco which we looked down on as we thought we were a cut above. When the area supervisor visited, if any part of the shop was untidy he told us off and said it looked like a Tesco (how times have changed). I have very happy memories of Bicester. My first girlfriend, my first job, my first wages, exciting times. Does anybody remember me? If so, please get in touch. Franzel.

Wonderful Scones And Coffee

Mary's Café c1965
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My Mum and I would call in to Mary's Cafe on a Friday morning to have scones and coffee. A wonderful experience in beautiful surroundings. Such a shame it no longer exists.

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