WATLINGTON HISTORY GROUP

Watlington is not in the Doomsday book but evidence of Saxon occupation has been found. A lot of history has been lost through fire and flood.

The group was formed after a Past & Present exhibition was held.  It was obvious from this that a lot of history is hidden away in attics and outhouses. We are interested in all areas of the village: Travel closing and opening of station Religion Church of England, Methodists and Brethren School Old books and registers found the names on the War Memorial are being remembered as names for the new roads. If anyone has any memories of the village, photos, personal memories, recipes, music we would love to hear from you. If anyone has any questions contact us and we will try to help. 

Aims & Objectives

• To study the history of Watlington
• To promote the collection and recording of information, photographs, documents etc relating to the history of the village.
• Share this information with interested parties through any or all of the following:   talks, group visits, workshops, exhibitions and publications.
• To publish as fully as possible the results of the Group’s activities.

 Current Areas of Research  

• Railway Station
• Church
• War Memorial
• 1953 Floods
• Parish Council Minutes

Proposed Areas of Research  

• School Log Books

At present we meet approximately every two months in the Committee Room, Watlington Village Hall - 7.30pm.

The meeting dates arranged for 2005 are:-

                Monday 19 September and 28 November

For more information please contact:

    Rosemary Harrison (KL 810711) rosemary.harris3@btinternet.com

    Brenda Leedell (KL 810848) leedell@paige-close.freeserve.co.uk

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