The Wychwoods Local History Society (WLHS) has been serving the interests of local history in the Wychwood area continuously for over 40 years. It was founded by village members in 1981 and meets once a month from September through to May with nine evening talks. With a thriving membership, the Society researches and publishes local and family history. Our constitution can be viewed here
Joining the Society
We welcome new members, and invite you to join the society to receive members benefits, including free access to the society’s season of talks. Continue reading
The Wychwoods
On the edge of the former Royal Forest of Wychwood, Shipton under Wychwood, Milton under Wychwood and Ascott under Wychwood are adjacent villages in the valley of the river Evenlode in West Oxfordshire, on the eastern edge of the Cotswold Hills.
Shipton was the mother church for the old ecclesiastical parish which included Shipton, Milton, Lyneham, Langley, Leafield and Ramsden.
Recent Updates
- A Dog’s Life in the Wychwoods: Our Latest Library Exhibition
- Our December 2025 Evening Talk: Christmas in the Cotswolds with Sean Callery
- Our November 2025 Evening Talk: Fairford Church with Juliet Heslewood
- Our October 2025 Evening Talk: A History of What the English Have Eaten
- The Houses at Upper End, Shipton: A History
Our Archive and Study Centre
Our Publications
Find out more about the society’s publications, including available downloadable versions of the society’s journals. Back copies are also available for purchase.
Audio Files: Oral Histories and Selected Talks
Over time, the society has had numerous speakers who have addressed the membership with stimulating presentations on topics of local interest. Over time also, the society has recorded interviews with local people who have shared their memories.
See a sample of short extract clips here >>> | See a wide range of full length audio files here >>>
Archive of Photographs
Click/tap on a subject to see a range of images on that theme. Alternatively, go here to see the main archive of albums.