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BURFORD ROAD

This terrace of five houses, comprising of Nos. 91,93,95,97 and 99 Burford Road, was put up for auction on Thursday 23rd September 1959. They were previously owned by the late F. W. Rackley. 

 

Each house contained: 

 

Passage and staircase.

Front sitting room with fireplace.

Dining room with fireplace.

Larder.

Kitchen with sink - and tap.

Outside coals and B.C. (Bucket Closet).

Three bedrooms.

 

Mains water, electricity and gas were connected and the sink drained into a pit!

 

The houses were each occupied by a tenant paying a weekly rent of 10/8 (about 54p in today's money). Malcolm Henderson.

 

91-99 Burford Road Witney

Apley Barn Witney

 In the centre of the section of Park Farm between Burford Road and the river Windrush lies Apley Barn. This used to be a pumping station for Witney's water supply system. It was sold off by Witney Urban District Council in 1947. The two gable ends of the original building can be seen behind the modern extension. Malcolm Henderson.
These are the two name signs from the Apley Barn Pumping Station. Malcolm Henderson Collection.

Witney Waterworks

Witney Aerodrome

This photograph shows the General Service Shed at Witney Aerodrome which was situated on the corner of Burford Road and Downs Road . At this time it belonged to Universal Aircraft Services who took it over and all the airfield facilities in 1932. It was demolished in 1970. Malcolm Henderson Collection.
On Saturday July 25th 1953 a Steam Traction Engine Rally was held at the site of the old Aerodrome. The Chairman of the Organising Committee was S. J. (Jack) Wharton who exhibited King George VI, a Burrell Showman's engine. The afternoon events included obstacle races, a cable ploughing demonstration and a tug-o-war between Foden tractors. Another rally was held the following year. Malcolm Henderson Collection.

Traction Engine Rally Programme 1953

Traction Engine Rally Programme 1954

Foster Tractor
Mr J. Maclennan's Aveling & Porter tractor No. 9228 is being carefully unloaded from a Scammel low-loader at the 1953 rally. It was one of six bought new in June 1920 by Hereford County Council. (Above left). A small group admire Mr R. Phillips' 1930 Foster steam tractor No.14608 at the 1954 rally. This engine is now called "Ikanopit" and is still being regularly exhibited. (Above right). Malcolm Henderson Collection.