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Radley History Club

Radley History Club meets on the second Monday evening of each month (apart from August) at 7.30 pm in the main hall of Radley Primary School. The Club's aims are to:

  • study the history of Radley and the surrounding area
  • pursue any historical activity (including genealogical research) that the members may desire from time to time.

The Club organises a series of speakers on local and historical topics for its meetings. In July, a visit or tour of a local place of interest is often arranged. New members and guests are welcome. Visit the Club's website for more information or contact Christine Wootton (chairman) on 01235 202725.

The Club has an impressive archive of materials and maps about the Radley area in the past and the people who lived here. It is also building up a library of audio recordings of interviews with older residents telling their memories. These recordings are available for purchase at £5 per CD. Please see the Club's website for a full list and details of how to order a copy.

Book on the history of Radley Primary School

July 2008 saw an exhibition on the history of Radley Primary School and the launch of a major new book on the school's history by Christine Wootton to add to the Club's growing list of publications.

The book costs £9 plus p&p.

To order a copy, contact Christine Wootton on
01235 202725 (email: chairman@radleyhistoryclub.org.uk
)

Front cover of the new book by Radley History Club called 'The History of Radley CE Primary School'
Latest publication  

Faith and Heraldry – The Stained Glass in the Church of St James the Great, Radley

by Patrick Drysdale

Published July 2011

Price £5.99 plus p&p

The 20-page booklet, illustrated with colour photographs, describes the stained glass windows in the parish church of St James the Great, Radley. The booklet is intended not for experts but for all those who know, attend or visit Radley Church, and having admired the windows, would like to know more about the windows and their history.

To order a copy, contact Christine Wootton on
01235 202725 (email: chairman@radleyhistoryclub.org.uk

Front cover of Faith and Heraldry

Other publications

  • The History of Radley, 2002, £8.50
  • Radley Farms and Families 1600-2011, June 2011, £10.99
  • Millennium Map of the Parish of Radley, 2000, free (postcard of map 50p)
  • Radley Vicarage. Report on the survey and history of the building.
    Occasional Publication No. 1, 2005, £5.00
  • From Colditz to Radley – the story of Charles Lockett.
    Occasional Publication No. 2, 2006, £4.00
  • From Radley to Colditz and Sagan – a continuation of the story of Peter and Charles Lockett.  Occasional Publication No. 5, February 2009, £5.50

(Special offer: both Lockett books for £7.50)

  • The Silvester Family of Sunningwell and Radley at The Smithy, The Bowyer Arms and Sugworth Farm. Occasional Publication No. 3, February 2007, £2.50
  • The roads of Radley - how the roads in the parish of Radley came to be named, June 2010, £6.00
  • Radley Church and Parish: A Brief History. Occasional Publication No. 4, May 2007, £1.00
  • Brief Account of Oxford University Golf Club, 2009, £3.00
 

All costs plus postage and packing. Please see the Club's website for a full list and details of how to order the various publications. Some are also available from local outlets such as Radley Post Office and Radley Village Shop.

Radley History Club's tent and display at Radley Fete, June 2008
Radley History Club tent at Radley Village Fete, June 2008
Display inside Radley History Club's tent at Radley Fete, June 2008
Visitors admire the displays at Radley History Club's tent at Radley Fete, June 2008
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