Browse Collections (25 total)

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.

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

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

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

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…

Before television and easy travel, communities made much of their own entertainment. In this context Oakridge has a particularly rich past given its…

Maps form an invaluable record and aid to understanding. A rich past is reflected in the changes seen over time, in patterns of land ownership and in…

From local Myths to Robbery, Murder and Civil Strife, Oakridge has a very human side.

Reminisences of Oakridge's past by residents, visitors and travellers.

A collection of resources and links to external resources to aid researchers and those who wish to extend their knowledge or follow up on their…