Explore the latest articles, research, memories and stories from the Wychwoods Local History Society.
Our November 2025 evening talk welcomed Juliet Heslewood, who presented a history of Fairford Church with particular emphasis on the developent and design of the stained glass windows which are […]
Our October 2025 evening talk welcomed Diane Purkiss, professor of English Literature at Oxford University , and fellow and tutor at Keble College. Diane’s talk explored the often-overlooked history of […]
This essay by Diane Melvin explores the history of six cottages at Upper End, Shipton, from 1797 to the present day. Diane traces the ownership, occupancy, and development of […]
Our first talk of the new season was held in Milton Village Hall on Wednesday 10th September. We welcomed Stephen Barker, who offered what was for most of us, a […]
An unusual feature of Milton is the scattering of small pieces of sculpture which adorn a number of properties throughout the village. Our latest exbition in the Wychwoods library in […]
The house now known as Forest Gate, on Frog Lane, Milton-under-Wychwood is one of the most distinctive properties in the Wychwoods, with the added mystery of an unusual terracotta figure […]
Across a hundred years, Leafield Radio Station evolved from scientific curiosity to imperial linchpin, from education powerhouse to pit-lane thrill machine. Its buildings may fall silent, but its story continues […]
The WLHS made its presence known at the Milton Fete this July 12th. We had two boards of photographs on display, mostly focussing on Milton subjects, plus other “albums” of historic […]
The Wychwoods Local History Society presented a special evening of entertainment with the renowned band Oxford Waits on June 11th 2025. The Oxford Waits presented a lively evening of 17th Century […]
United Woodworking Company Workforce in about 1936 Our latest library exhibition is running now until mid-August 2025 in the Wychwoods Library in Milton. We feature a selection of images of […]