| Neighbouring Towns - Branbury |
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 Banbury is famous for its Banbury Cakes, a special fruit and pastry cake, that are still produced here. At one time they were even sent to places like Australia, India and America. The name Banbury may be derived from 'Banna', who was a local Saxon dignitary who is said to have built his stockade here in the 500's. By the time of William the Conqueror 'Banesberie' was got mentioned in the Domesday book. From the 13th century it had grown to become an important wool trading centre just like its neighbouring towns bringing wealth to the local population. There was a major fire in 1628 and the town was ravaged by it which destroyed many buildings, though some have survived to the present day. The opening of the Oxford Canal in 1790 connecting Banbury with the Midlands bought new industries and growth which continued with the arrival of the modern railways facilities. |
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