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KINGCUP

Kingcup has many interesting articles
published in The Link, over many years,
mostly concerning the history of Sandford village.

Below is a list of his work,
as printed in the magazine:

KINGCUP

1984:	Henley Road. Village Roads. (reprinted in 1988) Sandford House. (reprinted in 1989) Prize Fighting. Brickworking. Alice in Sandford. (reprinted in 1989) The Lock. (reprinted in 1988 & 1996)
1985:	The Mill Wharf.
1986:	Up Street, Down Street. (reprinted in 1988)

1988:	A Yeoman Farmer. Kingcup's Diary - May weather. Village Roads. (reprint from 1984) Kingcup's Diary - June weather. The Lock. (reprint from 1984) Kingcup's Diary - July's weather. Up Street, Down Street. (reprint from 1986) Kingcup's Diary - August weather. Kingcup's Diary - September weather. Kingcup's Diary - October's weather.
1989:	Sandford House. (reprint from 1984) Alice in Sandford. (reprint from 1984) May Day. A Populated Area.
1991:	A Martyr and a Ghost. An Old Salt. Some thoughts on Heyford Hill Lane. More on Sandford House. Rock Farm. The Fox Inn.
1992:	Temple Farm. Blackout. Stop at the stile, please. Men of the River. Henry Broadhurst. The Great Rebellion. Harvest Home.
1993:	The Kings Arms.
1994:	A mystery and an old path (part 1). A mystery and an old path (part 2). A lost identity.
1995:	Rock Farm. Village School.
1996:	The Lock. (reprint from 1984) Sandford Millennium.
1997:	Out of the mouths of babes and sucklings. The Village Constable.

Kingcup has also contributed to a local book,
"The changing faces of Littlemore and Sandford",
published in 1996. See the article Old Sandford

"Bob Crickmay is a native of and has resided in Sandford-on-Thames all his life. Early in his career in the war period, he helped repair the wings of Spitfire aeroplanes at the local garage, and later became a clock and watch repairer by trade; he has always maintained a practical interest in metal work.

"He was educated at Sandford school beside the church, a short walk over the field from home. To the maintenance of the church he has given many hours in looking after the graveyard, interior decorating and seeing to the care of the bells, of which he is an expert ringer. Always ready to help, he has naturally taken part in village events such as the fete, preparing the field, running the Aunt Sally and so on, and, as a keen historian, he has donated many archaeological finds from Roman times onwards to the Ashmolean Museum. He is an enthusiastic countryman, knowing much of the ways of plants and birds, and weather watching. He is a skilled photographer of the local scene, and has exhibited his collection. He has a great affinity for informative books, having an especial interest in industrial archaeology.

"Bob devoted many years to loyally caring for his disabled brother which meant he was unable to leave home much. The whole village gained from his presence, as he has long been a friend both to neighbours and strangers, sharing their interests and his with a ready wit. Everyone seeking local history information turns to Bob.

"In retirement he continued to walk, enjoying the changing seasons, and to ride his bicycle, touring around and observing further afield."

But now time and old age has caught up with Bob, and he has had to move to a new home, not far from the edge of the village, near the open fields of 'Sandford Break'. He is still visited by old friends, but sadly many of his old memories have faded, fortunately his past writings still remain as a lasting joy to many.

Sadly, after a long illness, Bob died on 3rd November 2006.

Last update: 9 December 2006

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