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A History of the County of Oxford
… in 1212 presumably in an attempt to emulate the bishop's success, although, unlike Witney, the Newland venture failed. …
A History of the County of Oxford
… in the town's amenities, reflecting both economic success and growing civic pride. A town newspaper, the Witney … Witney men', was defeated after councillors cited their success in completing drainage and water schemes, while …
A History of the County of Oxford
… seven sub-stations, the operation was reportedly a great success: demand was increasing and charges falling, and a …
A History of the County of Oxford
… preachers visiting Witney in 1762 and 1763 met with some success, 100 and when Wesley first preached there in 1764 he … or in the market place. 101 Crucial to the group's success were the efforts of Ann and Edward Bolton, children … hall was built in 1897. 123 In part the Witney group's success reflected its freedom from the factional conflicts …