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Our latest exhibition is on show from September 16th until early November in the Wychwoods Library in Milton. The exhibition features historic photographs of shops and commerce in the Wychwoods […]
Pantomimes have always been very popular in the Wychwoods, and we asked Sian O’Neill, a stalwart of many of the Wychwoods’ productions over the years, to recall some key moments […]
Saturday 17 June saw committee members supporting WLHS colleague Carol Anderson and the Ascott Martyrs Educational Trust’s family and local history day at Tiddy Hall in Ascott under Wychwood. This […]
During a recent Wychwoods History Society talk, Chris Pickford, expert in the history of bells and bellringing, made a special mention of the bells at St Nicholas’ Church in Chadlington. […]
Here is news of a set of free online catalogues from Oxfordshire County Council’s heritage services. Residents and people interested in the history of Oxfordshire can now uncover more of […]
Our final talk of the 2022/3 season followed the society’s AGM, with 50+ members in attendance. AGM: Download Chairman’s report as PDF here and AGM Agenda as PDF here . Minutes from the 2022 AGM […]
The penultimate talk in our 2022/3 season attracted 55+ members and guests, another pleasing attendance for the society. Local Shipton resident Simon Randall gave us an fascinating survey of key […]
The Society was fortunate to have as speaker in March, Chris Pickford, archivist and historian, whose knowledge of all things bells is impressive. His subjects were ‘Bellfounding at Burford 1630 […]
We invite Wychwoods Local History Society members and friends to consider contributing their own WWII memorabilia to an important OU and Heritage Lottery funded initiative. Bring your stories and objects […]
Our season of monthly talks continued with the visit of Sue Smith, who has made in-depth studies at Oxford University, of wartime Conscientious Objectors. She has examined the social profile […]
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