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Radley History Club

Radley History Club was founded by the late Miss Joy Alexander in May 1997 and now has some 55-60 members. Its tenth anniversary was celebrated with an exhibition in Radley Village Hall in May 2007 featuring all aspects of the history of Radley.

The 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 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.

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.

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. A grant from Awards for All has greatly facilitated its work.

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.

To order a copy of the book, contact Christine on 01235 202725 or email d.wootton1@ntlworld.com

Read a review of the book by the British Association for Local History.

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

Oral history CDs

  • The first project involved interviewing people with memories of Radley up to and including the 1953 Coronation.
  • The second project, which is ongoing, involves recording people who live in Radley with interesting tales to tell about their lives.

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.

Other publications

  • Millennium Map of the Parish of Radley, 2000, free (postcard of map 50p)
  • The History of Radley, 2002, £8.50
  • The History of Radley CE Primary School, 2008, £9.00
  • 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
  • Radley Church and Parish: A Brief History. Occasional Publication No. 4, May 2007, £1.00
  • Historical tour of Lower Radley - devised and led by Rita Ford. DVD or video. £5.00
 

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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