Wantage
About Wantage
Welcome to the Wantage edition of The Oxford Magazine.
This historic market town that was historically part of Berkshire, Wantage is a very sociable place to be on Friday and Saturday evenings in summer, when its many pubs and restaurants around the market are particularly animated.
The most famous son of Wantage has to be King Alfred the Great who was born here in 849 and ruled the Kingdom of Wessex until 899. There’s a statue of him in the middle of the market place, sculpted by Prince Victor of Hohenlohe-Langenburg, a cousin of Queen Victoria.
Wednesdays and Saturdays are market days, and you should also browse the Vale and Downland Museum, in a 17th-century clothmaker’s house. And should you happen to around in December, the incredible Dickensian Evening is not to be missed.
Local news & stories
Jean-Marc Gales appointed Chairman of Williams Advanced Engineering
Williams Advanced Engineering (WAE) has appointed automotive industry veteran Jean-Marc Gales as Chairman of the Board.
Another hi-tech firm sets up new home at Grove Business Park
PhosphonicS will move into 8,594 sq ft at the Quadrangle development on Grove Business Park to set up their new office and R&D laboratory facility.
Modwen sells latest phase of residential development land at Kingsgrove to Bellway
St. Modwen and Crabhill Developments sell the latest parcel of residential development land at Kingsgrove in Wantage to Bellway Homes.
Williams Advanced Engineering partners with Fortescue to develop battery electric haul truck
The project will involve the design and construction of a bespoke battery electric powertrain that can regenerate power as the truck travels downhill, and a fast-charging unit.
Developers exchange on sale of Kingsgrove care home site
St. Modwen and Crabhill Developments announced the sale of the 1.1 acre plot consented for a care home at Kingsgrove, Wantage to Care UK for £2.75m.
Williams Racing appoints Jost Capito as Chief Executive Officer
Reporting into Matthew Savage, Williams Racing Chairman, he will take full responsibility for the day-to-day running of the company from 01 February 2021.
Oxfordshire Libraries announces annual short story competition for 2021
The winner from each of the three categories will see their short story published as an e-book; available via the library website to be borrowed and read across Oxfordshire.
Oxfordshire to be in ‘Tier-2: High Alert’ post 02 December lockdown
Just about all you need to know about post lockdown in Oxford and across Oxfordshire on 02 December, from the PM’s announcement regarding the end of the second national lockdown to any significant developments.
What does £1 million buy you in Oxford and across Oxfordshire in 2020
To give you an idea, we’ve rounded up 20 or so properties on the market in Oxford and across Oxfordshire at around the £1 million mark.
Where to get your Sunday roast takeaway in Oxfordshire during the lockdown
If you’re in need of a Sunday roast fix, here’s where to get yours during the lockdown in Oxfordshire while also supporting your local gastropubs and restaurants.
