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CHURCH GREEN
Arguably the most famous building in Witney is the Buttercross. It is reputed to have been built in 1683 by William (or Gulielmus) Blake, Armiger* de Cogges. Although some sources say it is earlier than this and that date is only when the cupola was added. An illuminated clock was added in 1889 paid for by public subscription.

 *Historical footnote: An armiger is either the bearer of armour for a knight, a squire, or the bearer of heraldic arms. Malcolm Henderson Collection.

Witney Butter Cross

Butter Cross Bottle Opener

 

A bottle opener with a brass representation of the Butter Cross. Made by Pearson Page of Birmingham  under the 'Peerage' brand. Malcolm Henderson Collection.

Right, a Tuscan China beaker made by RH & SL Plant Ltd at  the Tuscan Works Longton, near Stoke on Trent, between c.1907 and c.1920s. On the back is the wording "Erected by Gulielmus Blake Armiger de Coggs (no 'e') 1683. 

Far right, a stoneware bottle from Clinch & Company's Eagle Brewery. Malcolm Henderson Collection.

 

Witney Butter Cross Beaker

 Stoneware Bottle

Fleece Hotel Witney

 The Fleece Hotel, formerly known as the Fleece Commercial Hotel and before that the Marlborough Head or the Duke's Head where John William Clinch founded his first brewery in 1811. At the start of the C20th the proprietress was Mrs Morice. Malcolm Henderson Collection.

A five inch tall jug by an unknown manufacturer with a transfer print of Witney Church. On the base is a mark saying Made in Germany, this implies is was made before October 1949 and the foundation of the German Democratic Republic. Malcolm Henderson Collection.

Witney Church Jug

 

Stamford House

Wickham Coathanger

George E. Wickham owned a Draper and Milliner shop at 54-55 Market Square. In march 1904 he opened a gent's outfitting and tailoring department next door at No. 53  holding "a well assorted stock of Gents' mercery comprising all the newest shapes in shirts, collars, ties &c., and the best value in underwear". The upper floors of the shop have been converted into flats and are now called Wickham House. 

The photograph on the left shows the shop in 2005 and on the right an advertising coat hanger. Malcolm Henderson Collection.

Church House Witney

Henry Box Dining Rooms
The postcard on the left shows Church House, the Vicar's residence next to St. Mary's Church. It was built in 1911 and demolished in the early 1970's to make way for new dining rooms for Henry Box School. In the 1930s meetings of the Girls' club were held there under the watchful eye of Mrs Unsworth the Secretary. Malcolm Henderson Collection.