Chipping Norton
Chipping Norton is a market community and civil parish in the Cotswold Hills in the West Oxfordshire area of Oxfordshire, England, regarding 12 miles (19 kilometres) southwest of Banbury and also 18 miles (29 km) northwest of Oxford. The 2011 Census recorded the parish's population as 6,337. The town has its very own theatre. The structure started life as a Salvation Army Citadel, with the very first stones, now noticeable in the amphitheater, being laid in 1888. It continued for some years as a furniture warehouse, prior to being discovered by 2 Royal Shakespeare Firm stars, Tamara and John Malcolm in 1968. In 1973, fundraising for the brand-new theatre began in earnest, as well as a pantomime, Beauty and the Beast was presented in the city center. The Theatre was opened in 1975 by Tom Baker, the Doctor Who of the time, beginning with a light programme including films and also lunchtime jazz performances. The adjoining cottage was purchased and also transformed to end up being the bar as well as gallery. In 1990 a structure in Goddards Lane was bought as well as this currently functions as green room, offices and wedding rehearsal area. The town also is a retail and also leisure centre for its location, with 3 supermarkets as well as numerous stores consisting of branches of nationwide chain stores. It has four public houses as well as two resorts with public bars. The community has three schools. Divine Trinity Roman Catholic Institution as well as St Mary's Church of England School are primary schools. Chipping Norton School is the community's high school and also has a sixth type.
