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| The above appeared in 'A Guide to Haddenham' published in 1969 and 1981 and is still true in spite of huge changes in the last 25 years. | |||
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The Village, now with over 5000 residents, still retains a village atmosphere. Thanks to its history as the home of the Aylesbury Duck, it still has four ponds and the largest in front of the Church and village Green is still home to some of these white birds. It is also well known as one of only three villages with witchert walls, houses and barns. Witchert is the local name for earth walling. On a plinth of rubblestone, the local subsoil, wetted and mixed with chopped straw is built up in two foot layers to the required height. The walls are then topped with tiles. | ||
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Haddenham Museum
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view many photos and artefacts representing the history of Haddenham for over a century. Haddenham is also well known to wildlife enthusiasts as the home of St.Tiggywinkles, England's first wildlife hospital and our own Nature Reserve. Haddenham is often used as a film location, The village is very active with over 100 clubs and societies serving a wide variety of interests and sporting activities. The village hall provides facilities for young and old as well a venue for special events and there are playing fields with a public playground and the Tennis Club. For village hall bookings call Sue Parkinson on 01844-291276. There are 4 churches, two infant schools, one junior school, and pre-school facilities: a library, a busy health centre, a dentist and a vets. Shops include a chemist, one butcher, a baker's, a fish & chip shop, a convenience store, a mini market, a greengrocers, a newsagent, a post office, an off-licence, a giftware and furniture shop, a picture gallery/shop, a betting shop, two hairdressers and an estate agent. There are also seven pubs/restaurants and several places that offers accommodation. Haddenham & Thame Parkway Railway Station provides regular fast trains to London Marylebone and there is a regular 1/2 hourly bus service to both Aylesbury and Oxford. |
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Residents can find most of the household and personal services they require in the village. Haddenham Business Park, once an airfield, houses a growing number manufacturing and service companies. The other side of the main Thame road is also a mini-business park and industrial area. A number of businesses have moved into Haddenham in the last few years, many bringing employees with them as well as increasing employment opportunities for residents who wish to work locally. |
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