ODHS About Us

The Olney and District Historical Society was founded in 1997 by a group of like-minded people determined to keep the history of the town and its environs alive for all generations of people living in the town and those who have since left the town.

A series of meetings and outings/events are planned each year, the meetings are held in the Olney Centre, itself of much historical interest.

Life in the town has changed beyond recognition during the last seventy years or so, and one aim of the Society is to document the reminiscences of inhabitants before their memories are lost forever. The documented records take the form of published books and articles on this website.

The Society is not only concerned with the past, it is very keen to record current events and the sentiments of the town as they happen. In this pursuit, we strive and hope to achieve more accurate records.

We do need the help of current and past residents to achieve our aims. Can you help?

Please contact us at information@olneyhistory.org.uk should you have any artefacts, information and/or photographs that would help us to record events and to demonstrate the dramatic social changes in Olney and district during the past seventy (or even more) years. Please note that all information supplied to us will be copied or photographed and promptly returned, and that all such information will be available to all interested parties through our website.

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