Browse Collections (25 total)
Amateur Dramatics 1912 - 2004
Before television and easy travel, communities made much of their own entertainment. In this context Oakridge has a particularly rich past given its…
Antiquities & Archaeology
Round Barrows, Long Barrows, Roman Finds, Bowl Barrows, Roman Villas and more ...
Arts and Crafts
The Arts and Crafts Movement was one of the most influential, profound and far-reaching design movements of modern times. Its founding fathers, such…
Church & Chapel
With a locally strong non-conformist streak the Methodist Chapel came first and then the Church - from Low Church to High Church Oakridge reflected…
Community & Village Life
Oakridge is a typical Cotswold village. Its weavers' cottages, historic houses, working farms and more modern developments are scattered on a steep…
Farming and Country Life
In both economic and social terms Oakridge's history has been dominated by two major influences, farming and clothmaking. Farming came first and last…
Homes and Farms
The history of the homes and farms that make up Oakridge, Bournes Green, Waterlane and more ...
Industry & Commerce
Mills (Flour, Silk, Wool, Timber), Builders, Forges and more ...
Interesting Local Individuals
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…
