Shrivenham Heritage Society

Shrivenham Heritage Society A voluntary society, dedicated to recording the history and culture of Shrivenham and the surrounding district.

Our Summer Quarterly Meeting will be held at the Memorial Hall, Shrivenham, on Thurs 26th June at 7.30pm. Come and hear ...
16/06/2025

Our Summer Quarterly Meeting will be held at the Memorial Hall, Shrivenham, on Thurs 26th June at 7.30pm. Come and hear about the historically famous author Jane Austen and her connections with the Vale of White Horse. Explaining the story will be our local well-known Writer and Historian, Nicola Cornick, best-selling and award winning author. Doors open 7pm, members free, visitors £5.

We will be holding two History Walks this summer, both starting at 7pm on Weds 16th July and Tues 12th August. The walks start and finish at the Memorial Hall car park and take about 1.5 hours. If you are new to the village please join us to discover some of the historic buildings and features of Shrivenham. The cost is £5 per person and if you would like a copy of our illustrated guide - also £5. Please leave a note in comments or email us if you would like to come - [email protected]

Shrivenham Heritage Society continues to publish it's own books on local history subjects in the hope that more people w...
19/01/2025

Shrivenham Heritage Society continues to publish it's own books on local history subjects in the hope that more people will come to appreciate our rich history. Our latest books are available to buy for £5 each or are free to read as a PDF file on our online catalogue.

Tuckmill. Many people will have walked over the bridge where the mill once stood. There is nothing left of it at all except a few scars on the ground. The book answers many questions ...

Who would have thought that a tiny little village such as Bourton near Shrivenham would have had such a long and interesting history of local schooling. The book explains all - from how it all began to the end.

If it wasn't for the Tuckers, the schooling mentioned above just would not have happened. Who were the Tuckers, and why are there no quaint little thatched cottages in the village ...?

Address

Memorial Hall, Highworth Road
Shrivenham
SN68DS

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 12pm
Thursday 10am - 12pm

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