1939–1945
The history of St James's bells, the ringers, and the tower
How the Second World War came to Somerton — evacuees, the Home Guard, American servicemen from Upper Heyford, and the village that pulled together.
This article is being prepared from original research by Rosemary Arnold and will be added shortly.
Cotswold Club (1944, 12 mins) — A wartime documentary filmed in Somerton about the Village Produce Association: allotments, the produce stall, and village life during the Second World War. Held in the BFI National Archive.
Watch on BFI Replay →Available free via BFI Replay — a UK library card may be required.
Did you grow up in Somerton, or does this article bring back a memory? Do you spot something that needs correcting or adding? Rosemary Arnold and Della Paviour would love to hear from you.