…caring about our town: past, present and future
Coffee Bring and Buy evening 2/- entry. Derek Woods 'Old Chequers Inn (1752)' Christmas cards sold for 9d. LOOK OUT! THEYR'E AFTER YOUR JEWEL.. We reproduce the late Jim Cottrell's cartoon drawing in support of the Rye Protection Society's Hands Off The Rye Campaign back in the 1960s. The Rye was once described by the old Borough of High … [Read more...]
All events are curtailed due to Covid-19 pandemic. AGM is cancelled. Trustees meet via 'Zoom'. … [Read more...]
Ann Simone, creator of the original timeline, dies. Marquis of Lincolnshire's mammoth scrapbook digitised. A copy is held at Centre for Buckinghamshire Studies. … [Read more...]
Bridge Mill Information Board is unveiled. Refurbishment of waterwheel buckets in progress. New South Bucks Community Hospice building nominated for a Civic Voice design award. Ian Simmons contributes to documentary filmed at Wycombe Abbey – due for release in Spring 2019. Wycombe Sound live broadcast from Pann Mill. 50th Anniversary lunch held at Wycombe … [Read more...]
Release of W.W.1. Heritage trail. 85 pupils from Greenford School visit High Wycombe. Society supports plans to restore 2/3 High St. and Brunel shed. HWS becomes a “Worthy Cause” for the WDC lottery. Work begins on verification of footpaths on the Definitive Map. Society President, Stuart King, is awarded medal by the Worshipful Company of Turners. Evelyn … [Read more...]
Campaign to raise funds to restore the Red Lion statue gets underway. Meetings with architects held to discuss plans for the Rye toilets/café. “Fine Words Butter No Parsnips!” Society’s Transport group express disdain for LTP4 (BCC’s transport plans). WDC consult HWS about Hughenden Park plans. ‘Walking with Willie’ programme of guided heritage walks begins in High Wycombe. Campaign … [Read more...]
HWS invites participation in a Civic Day Competition. The Society successfully advocates restoration of the “War Office” gates and railings. The new gates are 'opened' by Lord Carrington. Activities to commemorate the work of the Rye Protection Society include – a photographic exhibition at the Environment Centre in the Chilterns and A Big Picnic on the Rye itself … [Read more...]
Prompt action stops Marsh Green becoming a car park. Society members man a Civic Day stall in the High St. Uplands granted Grade 2 listing thanks to the Chiltern Society. HWS is invited by WDC to contribute to WW1 Heritage Trail. Ann Simone represents the Society at an inaugural “Wycombe in Bloom” meeting. New HWS website goes live. M40 junction 3a … [Read more...]
Awayday working party at the Clare Foundation. HWS adopts a new constitution and joins Civic Voice. Roger Lawson and Frances Presland step down after long service. Naming of Margaret’s Garden. First Behind-the-Scenes visits organised by Mary Woodman. First 4-week pilot of Wycombe Sound includes interview with Jackie Kay and Charles Brocklehurst from WDC. HWS … [Read more...]
Meeting with WDC regarding town centre plans. W.H.A.T. - Wycombe Heritage and Arts Trust comes into being. Paul Meek represents HWS as a trustee on the new board. New bells to be installed at All Saints Church. David Snoxell leads Society campaign to save the “Wycombe Bell”. Tony Murphy sets up a Facebook page for the High Wycombe Society. … [Read more...]
