Bicester: A Potted History covers the full history of the town, from the
Roman settlement of Alchester that preceded it, through its Saxon, Tudor
and Victorian developments, right up to the present day. Some of
Bicester's ancient history remains today. The parish church dedicated to
the Saxon Saint Edburg has around 900 years of history, and a priory was
also founded in the town in the twelfth century. In recent decades
Bicester has seen many new housing developments and expansions, bringing
new people to the town. The historic heart of Bicester has remained, but
new developments around the edge of the town continue to expand its
horizons. Illustrated throughout, this accessible historic portrait of
the transformation that Bicester has undergone through the ages will be
of great interest to residents, visitors and all those with links to the
town.