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In the history of any community, certain characters come to stand out and Oakridge is no exception. Some of the people who have been influential in…

Round Barrows, Long Barrows, Roman Finds, Bowl Barrows, Roman Villas and more ...

Shops, Pubs and Inns were and still are, fundamental to our social history. Modern economics means that many have gone, having failed financially and…

In both economic and social terms Oakridge's history has been dominated by two major influences, farming and clothmaking. Farming came first and last…

Whether they still have descendants locally or not (and many do), the families that populated Oakridge in the past made it what it is today.

Some photographs we have we cannot identify or put a name to - can you help?

The Arts and Crafts Movement was one of the most influential, profound and far-reaching design movements of modern times. Its founding fathers, such…

Canals, Railways, Water, the Telephone, Electricity, Roads and more ...

Mills (Flour, Silk, Wool, Timber), Builders, Forges and more ...