People of Banbury wall of fame refreshed at station

The People of Banbury portrait project, which launched in February 2025, has been expanded to include more residents, bringing the total number of portraits on display at Banbury station to 34.

Sixteen more individuals now feature on the station’s ‘wall of fame,’ located on the station’s overbridge.

Harry Burr, community rail lead at Chiltern Railways, said: “The People of Banbury project is a wonderful community initiative which engages and celebrates the rich tapestry of Banbury residents.

“We are grateful that our Community Investment Fund is able to support such exciting and important projects like this across the entire Chiltern Railways network.”

The portraits were chosen from more than 140 community nominations and form part of a collaboration between Chiltern Railways and Banbury Business Improvement District (BID), with funding from Chiltern’s Community Investment Fund.

Participants who shared their unique stories and had portraits displayed were invited to a special unveiling event at the station on May 21.

She said: “The People of Banbury has always been a passion project for me, and working closely with the community to bring it to life has been so rewarding.

“Thanks to the vital funding and continued support from Chiltern Railways, we’ve refreshed the gallery, filled the remaining gaps, and showcased even more inspiring local faces.”