The 11th-century Domesday book shows Hook Norton significantly out-performing Chipping Norton. Today, Chippy is far larger asnd busier. Why?

The tales of these edge-of-Cotswolds outposts highlights the riches of fertile fields, so both have large churches with intriguing features. But differences in entrepreneurship, location and leadership led to major changes for both. Hear about:

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• The difference between ‘open’ and ‘closed’ villages.

• The what, why and how of an extraordinary abandoned rail link.

• The challenges of quarrying, brewing and weaving.

• Racial divisions during World War 2.

• Spot the contrasting celebrities!

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• This presentation is suitable for organisations such as Civic Societies and local history groups. I'm very flexible about times and dates. I can also deliver it online.

 

Intrigued? Contact me to discuss a trip on the 50-minute Cotswold Cornucopia Express!

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