About Yarnton

History

Yarnton has a long and varied history. To find out more click here.

Stories

There have been many stories written about Yarnton. Here are a few:

1. Bygone Yarnton - Joan Roe (1912-1998)
2. Grandmothers Tales - Joan Roe (1912-1998)
3. Recollections of a childhood in Yarnton in the early years of the Twentieth Century - Mary Wesley (nee Lambourn)

Armorial Crest

The armorial crest at the top of the page is that of Alderman William Fletcher, of Oxford, one of Yarnton's outstanding benefactors. He built the Clerk's House on the corner of Church Lane. This was Yarnton's first School House and our modern primary school is named after him. He endowed the church with many valuable works of art. The chief parish charities were founded and endowed by the Alderman and other members of his family.