Submissions by members and friends of the society
The story of emigration from the Wychwoods in the later 19th Century was recently brought to life with a visitor from New Zealand. We were contacted via the website by […]
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 […]
A lady called Jo Lewis wrote recently to the Wychwoods History Society to say that her mother-in-law, who died last December aged 100, had in her possession a wedding photograph […]
Memories of being a Home Help in the 1980s In the early 1980s Jill Fox joined the band of Home Helps in and around the Wychwoods. She was issued with […]
by Ian Sanders The society recently heard from Shipton resident Ian Sanders with some intriguing insights into landscape changes near his home. The recent snowfall had a story to tell. […]
A publication funded by the Ascott Village Charity can be seen here. The publication is offered courtesy of the charity. It highlights the fascinating and varied history of the village. […]
A Guest Article from Churchill Village From time to time, we welcome guest contributions from villages local to the Wychwoods. This article comes courtesy of the Churchill and Sarsden Heritage […]
A 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 […]