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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 Carter, 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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