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The Banburian

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Exploring Banbury & surrounding areas. Finding out the where, what, who, & how of this historic market town in North Oxfordshire.

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The Banburian @thebanburian.bsky.social · 25/07/2025
Nice crowd for this early at the Banbury Music Mix. Just getting started - plenty of time to come down and enjoy the music.
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The Banburian @thebanburian.bsky.social · 22/06/2025
Spent yesterday at the Avon Dassett Soapbox Derby with @modparlphotos.bsky.social who was doing the event photography. His feed will no doubt feature some of those pics so check them out. I did some snapping too but much less polished 😁 #avondassetsoapboxderby
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The Banburian @thebanburian.bsky.social · 14/06/2025
Yup, Banbury Show is underway... Banbury Town Council has a lovely day out set up and... ENTRY IS FREE.
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The Banburian @thebanburian.bsky.social · 18/05/2025
Enjoying Mayhem Flyball Club day out at The National Herb Centre - not as much as the dogs are enjoying it but then, they are MAD WITH JOY. #dogsofbanbury out and about
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Neil @modparlphotos.bsky.social · 17/05/2025
@thebanburian.bsky.social and I grabbed lunch #lock29.banbury today from the newly-opened Sushime! The Chicken Teriyaki Poke Bowl tasted every bit as good as it looked. A welcome new addition to Banbury's food scene! #banbury #goodfood #pokebowl #asianfood #eatlocal #Banburyfoodies
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The Banburian @thebanburian.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
A lovely evening for the #Banbury Car & Bike Meet tonight...
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The Banburian @thebanburian.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
So, what bit of #Banbury for #photographymonth today? We head to the town centre and back in time to the Rallye Monte Carlo Historique 2020.
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The Banburian @thebanburian.bsky.social · 11/05/2025
11 days into #PhotographyMonth and we continue with another bit of #Banbury. Today it's books! Specifically, books via Banbury's Phone-box Library on South Bar, outside St John’s Church.
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The Banburian @thebanburian.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
Happy #WindmillDay to one our favourite 'long walk in the fresh air' destinations, the #Bodicote Windmill. One of the loveliest walks in the area. And when you consider the abundance of lovely walks we have on the doorstep, that's saying something. Another bit of #Banbury for #photographymonth
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The Banburian @thebanburian.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
It's bikes for today's bit of #Banbury for #photographymonth - and while I enjoy a good bike ride as much as anyone else, there is no way I could manage the amazing jumps, spins and flips that some of the riders at the Spiceball Park ramps perform. Always impressive.
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The Banburian @thebanburian.bsky.social · 04/05/2025
Canal boats outside The Light #Banbury
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Neil @modparlphotos.bsky.social · 04/05/2025
Street 'portrait', Banbury, December 2024. #streetphotography #streetportrarit #people #HumansOfBanbury #HumansOfBlueSky
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The Banburian @thebanburian.bsky.social · 04/05/2025
Today's bit of #Banbury for #photographymonth is a two for one of sorts. 'The Dancers' statue is iconic Banbury on its own but in context alongside The Mill Arts Centre is double the banbury-ish-ness.
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The Banburian @thebanburian.bsky.social · 03/05/2025
Today's bit of #Banbury for #PhotographyMonth is the iconic, historic, local business & landmark - Tooley's Boatyard. When I say iconic & historic, I mean it's "one of the oldest working dry docks on the Inland Waterways in continuous use since 1778."
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The Banburian @thebanburian.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
As May is Photography Month, I've looked thru photos I've taken of #Banbury over time to share some of my favourites over the course of the month I start with the elevated path in Banbury Country Park. Why not share YOUR favourite pictures of Banbury and let's give #PhotographyMonth a local spin!
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Neil @modparlphotos.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
Everyone knows the nursery rhyme, "Ride a Cock Horse, to Banbury Cross, to see a Fine Lady upon a white horse", but there's massess of history to the little piece of doggerel. @thebanburian.bsky.social breaks down some of the history here: thebanburian.com/whos-riding-...
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Who’s Riding to Which Cross? - The Banburian
Most people agree “Banbury Cross” refers to the High Cross as it was the most centrally located but no one is sure - and there are lots of questions.
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The Banburian @thebanburian.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
The 20th anniversary of our Fine Lady statue feels like a good for this from the blog archives. "She’s got flowers in her hair and – yes, indeed, bells on her toes. The observant visitor will also notice that just under the horse’s hoof, there sits a frog..." thebanburian.com/whos-riding-...
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Who’s Riding to Which Cross? - The Banburian
Most people agree “Banbury Cross” refers to the High Cross as it was the most centrally located but no one is sure - and there are lots of questions.
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The Banburian @thebanburian.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
Nothing like a bit of Morris Dancing in the evening.... #Banbury #FineLadyat20
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The Banburian @thebanburian.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
It's all happening down here at the Fine Lady statue - the great and the good have gathered, Morris dancers are warmed up. 20 years! And doesn't she look fab!
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The Banburian @thebanburian.bsky.social · 18/04/2025
Bit of a theme here at Caffeine & Machine today....
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The Banburian @thebanburian.bsky.social · 18/04/2025
Had the day off yesterday we took ourselves off for a bimble around Oxford. The Radcliffe Camera was looking positively resplendent in the late morning light. One of the great delights of living in Banbury is how many fantastic days out are practically on the doorstep.
The Radcliffe Camera was looking positively resplendent in the late morning light.
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The Banburian @thebanburian.bsky.social · 13/04/2025
Taste of Spring is underway, #Banbury! Come on down and try some of this fab food!
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The Banburian @thebanburian.bsky.social · 12/04/2025
Taste of Spring tomorrow, #Banbury. Will you be there?
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The Banburian @thebanburian.bsky.social · 29/03/2025
Out and about today as we head to lunch.... churchyard and market giving very distinct vibes.
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The Banburian @thebanburian.bsky.social · 23/03/2025
Next Sunday (March 30th) is Take A Walk In the Park Day. One thing I enjoy most about Banbury is the number of parks around town. Banbury Country Park is probably my fave. I love how it links to other green spaces like the Grimsbury nature reserve & canal walks. What's your favourite local park?
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The Banburian @thebanburian.bsky.social · 08/03/2025
Our and about in town today - and taking my own advice about trying something new, I've taken a monochromatic approach to things (with a small dash of retro colour - because why not).
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The Banburian @thebanburian.bsky.social · 02/03/2025
Yesterday we were at Oxfordshire's Strongest competition. This morning we are off to the Banbury Car & Bike Meet. Quite a busy weekend!
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The Banburian @thebanburian.bsky.social · 01/03/2025
Out at Oxfordshire's Strongest Man - about to get underway at Banbury Rugby Club.
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The Banburian @thebanburian.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
Well there ya go... Wantage, Banbury and Woodstock make the list! uk.news.yahoo.com/three-oxford...
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Three Oxfordshire towns named in list of England's best market towns
Three Oxfordshire market towns have been named among the best in the UK.
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George Conway ⚖️🇺🇸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
This is a great idea. Do you know anyone in Congress you can talk to?
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The Banburian @thebanburian.bsky.social · 02/02/2025
"As the visitor economy continues to evolve, destinations that can offer authentic experiences while serving as strategic bases for wider exploration will become increasingly valuable." thebanburian.com/banbury-defi...
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Banbury Definitely Belongs at the Tourism Table
Seems like the right time to shine a spotlight on Banbury, a town that is, in my opinion, unfairly overlooked by the most in the tourism sector.
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The Banburian @thebanburian.bsky.social · 25/01/2025
I don't think The Bell Inn is on this platform but if anyone in the area is looking for a bit of glassware, they just posted this on Facebook...
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The Banburian @thebanburian.bsky.social · 19/01/2025
Just FYI from Banbury Town Council
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The Banburian @thebanburian.bsky.social · 18/01/2025
As Cherwell District Council hasn't made their way over here yet (kudos to councils that have, BTW. Always good to be slightly ahead of things), I thought it worth sharing this in case anyone wanted to go. #Banbury
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The Banburian @thebanburian.bsky.social · 18/01/2025
Just happened to see this today in case one is feeling creative towards the end of the month. #Banbury
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The Banburian @thebanburian.bsky.social · 17/01/2025
Lock29 doing its job - giving folks a chance to test the market, gain customer response insights and grow their business. Definitely gonna miss seeing them when we're in town. But delighted their hard work has paid off for them. #Banbury www.banburyguardian.co.uk/news/people/...
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Two traders set to open new shops after success at Banbury's Lock29
Two traders are set to leave Banbury’s Lock29 over the next few days to set up their own ventures.
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The Banburian @thebanburian.bsky.social · 14/01/2025
A full and festive events calendar indeed from Banbury Town Council. Which event are you most looking forward to? Naturally, Modern Parlance Photography and I will be as many as possible. Hope to see lots of you at each one. 😁
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CPRE Oxfordshire @cpreoxfordshire.bsky.social · 09/01/2025
#Cherwell District Council are asking all those with an interest in the economic, social, and environmental wellbeing of the district to express their views on the #LocalPlan. The #consultation runs until 14th Feb. See below for details and how to get involved! www.cpreoxon.org.uk/news/cherwel...
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Cherwell Local Plan - Consultation Dates | CPRE Oxfordshire
Cherwell District Council published their Local Plan just before Christmas and can be found here. The Local Plan is an important document which outlines the future development of the area, including t...
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The Banburian @thebanburian.bsky.social · 09/01/2025
You can tell how close the site is when you realise the building in the back is the Ardley ERF - one of the most striking buildings in the area (IMO)
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The Banburian @thebanburian.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
I mean, do they consider just selling fishing licenses for the car park at this point? But in all seriousness, hope they can get dried out soon and back to regularly scheduled stuff. www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/2483967...
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Arts centre floods again after rain and snow in Oxfordshire
The Mill Arts Centre in Banbury, a historic performance space on the canal, has flooded for the third time but will continue with its performances.
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The Banburian @thebanburian.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
Yup - we're here and the way the other social platforms seem to be going, we may be here more and more.
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