Dear Editor, I recognized the butcher in your Pictures from the
Dear Editor, The photo of the Zetor
tractor (below) in the February edition of Four Shires was taken opposite the Hopcrofts Holt hotel. I believe the Regent Garage was the base for the dealership, which was organised by a Mr Arthur Tomkins, who previously sold Massey Ferguson tractors for Cherwell tractors, based at Chipping Norton. Yours faithfully. Richard Badger. Duns Tew.
Past section. His name is Bill Nixon, and the shop you mention used to be the Spar supermarket in Molyneux Drive , Bodicote. It is no longer there, it was demolished some years ago, and terraced houses built in its place. I knew him personally, as I in fact, took over from him when he retired. Regards. Antony Alcock.
Dear Cathy, The Joy’s People photo (right) in the February edition was probably taken in the late 60’s early 70’s and features myself, Joy and Michael (Bunny) Davies. Also you can just see the guitar of our fourth member, Brian Boscott who still lives and works in the Banbury area. Joy now lives in Tysoe and Michael now lives in Canyon County California, where he is a relief teacher. He also produces, directs and acts in local community theatre. Both Michael and I were members of Banbury Operatic Society which celebrates its Golden Jubilee this year. Regards Chris Pratt
• Python hanging from a tree (left) and with the anthelope in its body
Dear Sirs, The photos of the bandstand
performers are those of the Parachute Regiment, in their ‘number ones’. At that time there were three battalions forming the 16th Parachute brigade; each battalion possessed a band, but first Para were frequently ‘on tour’ for purposes such as these, being very accomplished players - and not least for recruitment purposes. Had the photograph been a coloured one of course, the famous cherry beret would have well and truly shown up. In any case, the discerning military eye will spot the regimental beret badge, together with the army badges of rank (WO1) of
12 March 2011
Many thanks to Mr Spencer of Shotteswell for bringing in these fantastic pictures of a 16ft 6inch python. The pictures were taken in 1949 in Tanganyika, which is now
Tanzania. The reptile had swallowed an antelope before it was shot and skinned.
the bandmaster. Also showing, partly, is the jump wings on the right sleeve of the Lance- Jack in the forefront playing the Xylo., signifying his success in attaining the minimum number of descents to qualify for them. - RAF indeed! Rod Wallington, Barford Road Bloxham.
• Python being skinned (above) and the retrieval of the antelope
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