A Wartime Wedding at Prebendal House
This article was written in 1988 by John Rawlins and appeared in No. 4 of the Society’s Journal. It is reproduced here as part of our occasional series on Prebendal […]
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The Wilts & Berks Canal – The Latest Society Talk
/in Talks & Events/by David BettertonThe society’s latest online gathering on Feb 18th, 2021 was another well-attended session. Members and guests continue to support and enjoy these “at-home” evenings. This one was no exception, not […]
A Curious Find in Shipton: 1985
/in Journal Extracts/by David BettertonHere is a short item from the very first Wychwoods History journal from 1985. Sometimes it seems we are never far from the curious and mysterious, right under our feet. […]
The Shipton Prebend: An Early History
/in Journal Extracts/by David BettertonThe following article by Anthea Jones was published in the 1995 Wychwoods Local History Society Journal No10. It asks some interesting questions about the origins of the Shipton prebend, and […]
Jessie Jones (1885-1945): Teacher with a Legacy
/in Research/by David BettertonAn article appears on the Oxfordshire History Centre blog, which will be of particular interest to those drawn to the history of Wychwood villages Idbury and Fifield. The article highlights […]
The Promise Land: A Book Review
/in Book Reviews/by David BettertonA fascinating new book has just been published which will be of interest to us in the Wychwoods, especially those who have ancestors who made the often-perilous journey to a […]
Ivan Wright & Family – Shipton Under Wychwood
/in Personal Memories/by David Bettertonby Lee Richardson A photograph on the Wychwood’s Local History website prompted Lee Richardson to write this short biography of his relative, Ivan Wright. The photo shows the Wright family […]
Apprentice Boys: Charity Records Revisited
/in Journal Extracts/by David BettertonHere is an article by Wendy Pearse, published in the Society Journal No 30, 2015 In the latter part of the 20th century the long-established firm of Farrant and Sinden […]
Ascott-under-Wychwood – a Short History
/in Guest Articles, Research/by David BettertonA summary of the history of Ascott-under-Wychwood is available here, compiled by Elaine Byles with contributions by Wendy Pearse, Jim Pearse and Sue Richards. and published on the Parish Council […]
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