Woodford Halse Archive Trust

We are a community-based all-volunteer archive group that documents the history of Woodford Halse up to the present day.

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#WOODFORDHALSE ARCHIVE TRUST (WHAT) - UPDATE:

Hi Everyone,

Just a quick post to let you all know that WHAT will no longer be posting here on X.

However, you can still follow us on #Facebook and #Instagram.

Many thanks for the likes and reposts!

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#WOODFORDHALSE – LOCAL #HISTORY FACT:

During the Second World War (1939-1945), a runaway barrage balloon landed in a tree outside the Women’s Land Army hostel on Byfield Road.

Information from ‘Women’s Land Army 1942-1945’, by Mrs J.O. Furniss.

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#WOODFORDHALSE #HISTORY- INFO APPEAL:

Hi Everyone,

Can anybody help us with names for members of this #football team from 1945-1946?

Although we have names for most of them, our list is incomplete.

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#WOODFORDHALSE #HISTORY - ARCHIVE IMAGE:

Mr Reeve Fathers walking along High Street.

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#WOODFORDHALSE #HISTORY – BUILDINGS:

In 1977, the former Church School buildings on School Street became, after refurbishment, the Woodford Halse Village Centre.

Information from ‘The Story of Woodford cum Membris’ by Brenda Courtie, 1996.

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#WOODFORDHALSE #HISTORY - INFO APPEAL:

Can anybody help us with names for the railwaymen having their tea break in this photo?

Although we have names for most of them, our list is not complete.

Group email: [email protected]

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#WOODFORDHALSE #HISTORY - ARCHIVE IMAGE:

Thomas, Louis, and Harriet Ann Ward, outside their home in Percy Road.

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#WOODFORDHALSE – LOCAL #HISTORY FACT:

The ‘White Hart’, built in 1899, became the ‘Sir Winston' hotel in 1975.

Information from ‘The Three Hamlets of Woodford cum Membris’, J.W. Anscomb, 1995.

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#WOODFORDHALSE ARCHIVE TRUST - UPDATE:

As 2024 draws to a close we would like to wish all our followers and supporters a #HappyNewYear .

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#WOODFORDHALSE ARCHIVE TRUST - UPDATE:

Hi Everyone,

We would like to wish all our followers and supporters a Merry #Christmas .

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#WOODFORDHALSE #HISTORY - INFO APPEAL:

Hi Everyone,

Can anybody help us with information as to who might be in this photo showing May Day celebrations in 1910?

Group email: [email protected]

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#WOODFORDHALSE #HISTORY - ARCHIVE IMAGES:

Winter Fair, 2008.

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LOCAL #HISTORY – BUILDINGS:

Brick was introduced for houses in the parish of Woodford cum Membris in the second half of the 19th century. It was also used for extensions and outbuildings.

Information from ‘The Story of Woodford cum Membris’ by Brenda Courtie, 1996.

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#WOODFORDHALSE #HISTORY - INFO APPEAL:

While we have the names of the people in this photo of Woodford Halse Council School's #cricket team, we also have information that they won a shield playing against #MiddletonCheney at #Brackley.

Does anyone know what the shield was?

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LOCAL #HISTORY - ARCHIVE IMAGE:

Aerial view of #WoodfordHalse, 1997.

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LOCAL #HISTORY FACT:

The 1991 census return for Woodford cum Membris gave a population figure of 2,534.

Information from ‘The Story of Woodford cum Membris’ by Brenda Courtie, 1996.

Group email: [email protected]

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#WOODFORDHALSE #HISTORY - INFO APPEAL:

Hi Everyone,

Can anybody help us name the members of the Women's Land Army in this photo?

Many thanks.

Group email: [email protected]

#Hinton #WestFarndon #Daventry #Northants #England #UK

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#WOODFORDHALSE #HISTORY - ARCHIVE IMAGE:

Woodford Halse Pump House.

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#WOODFORDHALSE #HISTORY – TRANSPORT:

The Rural Wheels voluntary driver scheme was relaunched in 1989.

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#ARMISTICEDAY - INFO APPEAL:

Hi Everyone,

Can anybody help us identify the person in this photo from our collection?

Many thanks.

Group email: [email protected]

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