Oak House, Simon Bunter, and Edwin Dawkins blue plaque

This blue commemorative plaque records: Oak House. Built by Simon Bunter, a local solicitor, in 1758, it was a private dwelling until about the middle of the nineteenth century, when it became a preparatory school for boys. It was later purchased by the owners of Dawkin's Stores and used as a hostel for resident staff. For some years it was the offices of the urban and rural District Councils.

Oak House, constructed in 1758 by Simon Bunter, served various functions from a private residence to a preparatory school and later administrative offices, reflecting changes in local socio-economic roles over centuries. Edwin Dawkins is associated with the property through his business's ownership, indicating its connection to significant local commercial figures.