High Wycombe has a rich and varied history.
Start with a short history of the town to gain a flavour of the history and delve into articles from our newsletters.
A little over a hundred years ago, Charles Raffety recounted his Reminiscences of Old Wycombe High Street in the 18th and 19th centuries.
More recently, Wycombe’s furniture industry made a major contribution to the war effort in WWII by manufacturing components for the De Havilland Mosquito.
Searching for historical information
You can find more information about High Wycombe on our website and newsletters using search. A short list of the many hundreds of items of historical interest is included below. Use the search box or click on any of the predefined topics below. A new window will open.
Other resources to learn about the town can be found on our resources page.