The 1930s

In 1930 David Browning took over the running of the Post Office from Amy Eales. He stayed in residence there for more than 20 years. In November of the same year the Heyford WI was formed, its founder members being Mrs Adams, Mrs Punch, and Mrs George. It was in 1938 that the WI first approached the Parish Council about the possibility of a village hall, but another twenty years were to pass before it was eventually built.

During the 1930s the village took part in some national celebrations. In 1935 the Parish Council organized a public tea for all the parishioners in celebration of the silver jubilee of King George V, and celebrations followed again two years later to commemorate the coronation of King George Vl. Trees were planted on the Green.

In 1938 the brickworks in Furnace Lance were closed. This was followed soon after by the closure of the Bricklayers Arms on the canal bridge.

In 1939 the parish bought the Roberts Field allotments. In October that year the canal burst its banks and Weedon. This caused the flooding of the river valley and the floodwater spread into the Church Street area. 1939 also saw the outbreak of was and in September parties of evacuee children began to arrive.