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Blewbury

Civil Parish in Berkshire Vale of White Horse

England

Blewbury

The road is a lot worse I haven't been up here for a few years. Boham's Road, still shown in yellow on the map, has got into a bit of a state since then. Over the last 5 years in fact. This was it looking not too bad in 2019 <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6145319">SU5183 : Boham's Road by Churn stables</a>
The road is a lot worse Credit: Des Blenkinsopp

Blewbury is a civil parish located in the county of Berkshire, in the southern part of England. It is situated about 10 miles southwest of the town of Oxford and approximately 50 miles west of London. The village is set in a picturesque rural setting, surrounded by beautiful countryside and rolling hills.

Blewbury has a long and rich history, with evidence of human habitation dating back to the Iron Age. The village itself has a charming and traditional character, with many historic buildings and thatched cottages. The local church, St. Michael's, is a prominent feature of the village, dating back to the 12th century.

Despite its small size, Blewbury is a vibrant community with a range of amenities and activities. The village hosts various social events throughout the year, including a summer fete and a popular beer festival. There are also several local clubs and societies catering to different interests, such as sports, arts, and history.

The surrounding countryside offers plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities, with numerous walking and cycling routes available. The nearby Blewbury Downs provides stunning views of the surrounding area and is a popular spot for nature lovers and hikers.

In terms of amenities, Blewbury has a primary school, a village hall, a post office, and a few shops and pubs. It is well connected to the surrounding areas by road, with the A417 passing nearby, providing easy access to larger towns and cities.

Overall, Blewbury is a charming and historic village, offering a peaceful and idyllic lifestyle in the heart of the Berkshire countryside.

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The road is a lot worse I haven't been up here for a few years. Boham's Road, still shown in yellow on the map, has got into a bit of a state since then. Over the last 5 years in fact. This was it looking not too bad in 2019 <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6145319">SU5183 : Boham's Road by Churn stables</a>
The road is a lot worse
I haven't been up here for a few years. Boham's Road, still shown in yellow on the map, has got into a bit of a state since then. Over the last 5 years in fact. This was it looking not too bad in 2019 SU5183 : Boham's Road by Churn stables
Path and drive to Alden Farm Path and drive to Alden Farm on Hollow Way
Path and drive to Alden Farm
Path and drive to Alden Farm on Hollow Way
Restricted Byway Restricted byway heading to The Kennels
Restricted Byway
Restricted byway heading to The Kennels
Restricted Byway Restricted byway and drive passing Saltbox
Restricted Byway
Restricted byway and drive passing Saltbox
Restricted Byway Restricted byway and drive passing the bridleway by Churn Stables
Restricted Byway
Restricted byway and drive passing the bridleway by Churn Stables
Path heading towards Churn Hill Path heads up alongside the copse heading towards Churn Hill
Path heading towards Churn Hill
Path heads up alongside the copse heading towards Churn Hill
Path nearing Churn Hill Path on the track from Upper Chance Farm nearing Churn Hill
Path nearing Churn Hill
Path on the track from Upper Chance Farm nearing Churn Hill
St Michael, Blewbury: early September 2022
St Michael, Blewbury: early September 2022
St Michael, Blewbury: churchyard
St Michael, Blewbury: churchyard
Cottages in Church Lane
Cottages in Church Lane
The Church Benefice Building, Blewbury: early September 2022
The Church Benefice Building, Blewbury: early September 2022
St Michael, Blewbury: Trinity altar
St Michael, Blewbury: Trinity altar
St Michael, Blewbury: organ The organ was invented by Ctesibius of Alexandria, a third century BC engineer. Fragments from one early organ in Pompeii are now in the Museo Nazionale, Naples. The first definition is provided by St. Augustine: “apropryte to the Instrument that is made of many pypes: and blowe with belowes." In 757, Emperor Constantine Copronymus sent an organ as a gift to Pepin, King of the Franks. By 1474, S. Petronio, Bologna, had a full scale 50 note organ with 9 stops. The low pipes in the largest cathedral organs produced some of the lowest sounds ever created by man. Perhaps predictably, given its extraordinary capabilities, a somewhat persistent element in the history of the organ is various puritan's criticism of it. Writers from Cicero to Milton saw it as a temptation away from virtue and reason. Nevertheless they continued to grow in range, power and tone. By the 19th century there was a vast amount of music for the organ. And to play it on? As many as 200 stops and 10,647 pipes….
St Michael, Blewbury: organ
The organ was invented by Ctesibius of Alexandria, a third century BC engineer. Fragments from one early organ in Pompeii are now in the Museo Nazionale, Naples. The first definition is provided by St. Augustine: “apropryte to the Instrument that is made of many pypes: and blowe with belowes." In 757, Emperor Constantine Copronymus sent an organ as a gift to Pepin, King of the Franks. By 1474, S. Petronio, Bologna, had a full scale 50 note organ with 9 stops. The low pipes in the largest cathedral organs produced some of the lowest sounds ever created by man. Perhaps predictably, given its extraordinary capabilities, a somewhat persistent element in the history of the organ is various puritan's criticism of it. Writers from Cicero to Milton saw it as a temptation away from virtue and reason. Nevertheless they continued to grow in range, power and tone. By the 19th century there was a vast amount of music for the organ. And to play it on? As many as 200 stops and 10,647 pipes….
St Michael, Blewbury: porch
St Michael, Blewbury: porch
St Michael, Blewbury: memorial to a priest and cricketer See here for more about Pickles <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.worldcricketcentre.com/fact-fiction/hall-of-fame/rev-canon-hugh-john-pickles/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.worldcricketcentre.com/fact-fiction/hall-of-fame/rev-canon-hugh-john-pickles/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
St Michael, Blewbury: memorial to a priest and cricketer
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St Michael, Blewbury: memorial to a Balliol Fellow His Times obituary, published on 1 July 1955, states "Dr Orwin was an important pioneer in his chosen field with a bold policy for the future of British farming."
St Michael, Blewbury: memorial to a Balliol Fellow
His Times obituary, published on 1 July 1955, states "Dr Orwin was an important pioneer in his chosen field with a bold policy for the future of British farming."
St Michael, Blewbury: memorial to a dedicated volunteer
St Michael, Blewbury: memorial to a dedicated volunteer
Downland, Blewbury Access land to the south of the village.
Downland, Blewbury
Access land to the south of the village.
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Blewbury is located at Grid Ref: SU5284 (Lat: 51.560083, Lng: -1.242888)

Administrative County: Oxfordshire

District: Vale of White Horse

Police Authority: Thames Valley

What 3 Words

///losing.recital.ripples. Near Blewbury, Oxfordshire

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