This oral history features Dave D, who shares his memories of Witney from the late 1960s onwards. Although he never lived in the town, Witney played an important role in his social life through youth clubs, sport, shopping, and evenings spent in local pubs. He recalls playing indoor football at Henry Box School, travelling for Methodist youth club competitions, and taking part in the local darts scene, offering a picture of Witney as a connected and sociable place.
Dave also reflects on how the town has changed over time, from a small, accessible market town to a more built-up and car-restricted centre. His account highlights the importance of shared spaces, schools, clubs, pubs, and shops, in shaping community life, as well as the wider networks of people and places across Oxfordshire that Witney was part of.
This interview includes some strong language