There is evidence that the Romans settled in Drayton
as in 1849 labourers unearthed Roman pottery and an ampoule
or flask. You can see why early settlers chose this area with
its sheltered, green river valley. The stream, which is now
piped under the ground, would have been a good supply of drinking
water for their animals.
From 1882 to 1959 Drayton had a railway
station, which was on the Midland and Great Northern line.
During the First World War it was used for the movement of
troops, but today it is an industrial site.
Harry Cator, the son of a railwayman, was awarded the Victoria
Cross Military Medal and the Croix de Guerre for his services
during the war. He became a well-known figure and was highly
respected throughout the area.
R.G Carter began his building firm in the early 1920’s
and the business is still flourishing today. The lych-gate
to the church in Drayton is in memory of
R.G Carter and all the good work he did for the village. The
playing field, adjacent to the church, was given in memory
of his wife.
Drayton has very good amenities, including
a bank, post office, doctors’ surgery, chemist, baker,
patisserie, florist, hairdresser, beautician and child-friendly
public houses.
There are two schools, first and middle, and a village hall.
Drayton’s King George V’s playing
field has football pitches, a cricket pitch and a bowling
green.
The Bob Carter Centre offers a vast range of sporting and social
activities and has a welcoming community atmosphere.
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