In 2025, a small-scale test pit excavation was held at the bottom of Kitchen Lane to test the theory that this was a major route in and out of the old village of Woodford Halse. This proved successful and the route shows the last visible ford of Woodford Halse, which was in use during the […]
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This short film captures a glimpse of village life in Woodford Halse during the 1960s, focusing on a traditional May Day celebration and surrounding scenes. Originally recorded on Super 8 film, the footage was rediscovered in 2020 and thoughtfully digitised and edited for sharing by a long-time local resident with strong family ties to the
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The history of Woodford Halse, researched and written by John Williams. Introduction Prehistoric Times Saxon Woodford Norman Times Medieval Woodford Enclosure, Farms, & Manors Church & Chapel 19th Century 20th Century World at War The 1930s Woodford at War Post War Development End of the Railway Regeneration Introduction This short history draws heavily on Brenda
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Have you ever wondered why the Parish is named “Woodford-cum-Membris”
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Woodford Halse was once a busy railway centre. Between 1891 before the railway came and 1901 the population of the Parish more than doubled from 527 to 1220.
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On the evening of 19th December 1935 there was an accident at Woodford involving the Marleybone to Bradford express and a slip coach intended to go on to Stratford on Avon.
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We have two people to thank for how the Great Central Woodland looks today; Sir Edward Watkin and Peter Gascoigne. This is how they shaped the centre of our village.