Seven members of the High Wycombe Society attended the Buckinghamshire Archaeological Society "BLHN" (Bucks Local History Network) Annual Conference and Fair this year. Our exhibition was tailored to complement the various subjects in the BAS speakers' programme but with a High Wycombe flavour - we included sections on "1798 - the year in which Loakes Manor became Wycombe Abbey" (drawing on … [Read more...]
Wycombe Lotto
The Society's Autumn Newsletter will soon be out, and in it we are pleased to confirm that we have registered as a Good Cause with Wycombe Lotto. … [Read more...]
Treasurer Vacancy
At the heart of any successful organisation is a competent individual overseeing its financial activities. Could you be that person for our organisation? or do you know someone who could? The High Wycombe Society is a small charity with typical income in the region of £8k p.a. derived from a mix of membership subscriptions, donations and the proceeds of fundraising activities including Open … [Read more...]
Pann Mill Open Day
The bunting was out in Pann Mill grounds today for the second Open Day of the year. The continued spell of hot weather was much enjoyed by hosts and visitors alike, but posed a problem for the millers who had to make the best of the amount of water available and were obliged to let the waterwheel rest for a while during the day. The Mayor of High Wycombe visited the mill … [Read more...]
Unveiling the Red Lion
On Sunday 23rd April at 12.30 pm the newly restored Red Lion statue will be unveiled on its portico in the High Street. All are welcome to witness the event! The High Wycombe Society has been pleased to play a supporting role throughout the restoration project, having first observed the plight of the lion back in 2013 and brought the matter to wider attention in 2015. The Bucks Free … [Read more...]
Back In Tudor Times
A coachful of Society members accepted the invitation from Mistress Beth to journey back in time and visit her at work at Mary Arden's farm at the weekend. We found her hard at work clearing a backlog of laundry. Her master and the various other members of the household seem to treat her well. We were pleased to see that she was given a wholesome meal for her efforts comprising potage, fish … [Read more...]
Coming Soon – 7th October
Author Sean C. Kelly has recently written a book documenting the history of the US Military presence in and around London since WWI. Included are stories from over 40 people he has interviewed who lived and worked as he did on the various US Military bases. We have invited Sean to speak to the High Wycombe Society on Friday 7th October at 7.30 p.m. at the Riverside (former British Legion … [Read more...]
Red Lion Appeal
Work has begun to raise the money needed to restore the Red Lion statue in the High Street. Earlier this year several hundred readers of the Bucks Free Press signed a petition calling for the feature to be repaired, and members of the High Wycombe Society showed their support when asked at their AGM. The High Wycombe Society has now joined forces with the Bucks Free Press who are leading the … [Read more...]
Back to Tudor Time
Mistress Beth, a seasoned time-traveller, wishes to invite members of the High Wycombe Society, their friends, families, and fellow residents of High Wycombe to travel back in time to pay her a visit at Mary Arden's Farm. On Saturday 20th August 2016, a coach will set off from High Wycombe for Wilmcote, a small village just outside Stratford-Upon-Avon where it will arrive in 1573, the time of our … [Read more...]
Meet the Pann Mill Millers
Next Sunday, May 15th, at Pann Mill, the waterwheel will once again be turning as the Pann Mill Restoration team demonstrate the time-honoured method of grinding corn to make flour. There's been corn milled on this site for over 900 years! All are welcome to visit on our first Open Day of the year which is our contribution to National Mills Weekend. Step inside the mill to watch (and hear) … [Read more...]