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Lodge with clock, Pond House - Photo:
David Hagwood
CCL |
With a 13th century church,
this interesting village is steeped in history and
played a part causing the English Civil War.
Hampden House – now a school - was the home of
John Hampden (1595-1643) who became notorious
after refusing to pay the Ship Money tax imposed
by Charles 1. He was later wounded while fighting
for the Parliamentarians at Chalgrove Field and
died at Thame. He is buried in Great Hampden’s
churchyard. |
