Here we feature Oxford Mail archive photos from 1984.
It was the year when the city’s ice rink opened and media mogul Robert Maxwell was a big name.
A young Raymond Blanc was establishing his reputation as a chef at Le Manoir aux Quat’ Saisons restaurant.https://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/23805248.opening-date-revealed-new-oxford-high-street-wine-bar/
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Plans for a £36m expansion of the restaurant and hotel in Great Milton have been given the go-ahead.
The proposals include a new wellness spa, bistro and garden villas.
The motion to back the expansion was passed by South Oxfordshire District Council’s planning committee, with five votes in favour, four against and one abstention.
Addressing councillors at the meeting last year, Mr Blanc said the expansion plans will allow Le Manoir to offer ‘unique and world-class experiences’ to customers.
He said at the time: “It is now 38 years that I’ve been the chef patron at Le Manoir. It is important we are an employer and an integral part of the community.
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“Le Manoir has long been a pioneer of sustainability within the hospitality industry and that won’t stop.
“It is essential that we reinvent Le Manoir and prepare it for tomorrow.
“The proposed development will enable us to offer unique and world-class experiences for our guests, depending less on my name.
“It will also secure our current employees’ jobs and will generate more employment.”
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