Nostalgic memories of Fenny Compton's local history

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For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our web site to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was when the photographs in our archive were taken. From brief one-liners explaining a little bit more about the image depicted, to great, in-depth accounts of a childhood when things were rather different than today (and everything inbetween!). We've had many contributors recognising themselves or loved ones in our photographs.

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I am an American who lived in Fenny Compten as a child because my father was stationed at RAF Upper Heyford. I have fond memories of my baby sitter, Patricia Kincaid and her mother Betty Kincaid. My family has lost touch over the years of the Kincaid family and I would love to be reunited with them. If anyone has any information about how I can get in touch with Patricia (I know she has been ...see more
I have no personal memory of Fenny Compton. However it was the birthplace of my grandfather, Henry Charles Draper. He was born I think in 1866 or thereabouts. The only thing he told me about Fenny Compton was that at the age of 9 years his mother received a note from the school master that Henry need not attend school any more as he had put in sufficient attendance. My grandfather told me that this was the result of ...see more