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Olney History – The Society was founded in 1997 by a group of like-minded people determined to keep Olney history alive for all generations of people in the town and those who have since moved away from Olney..
WELCOME TO THE LAUNCH OF THE NEW (APRIL 2021) OLNEY MARKET PLACE (AUDIO) HERITAGE TRAIL
The new trail features:
a light introduction to the history of Olney Market Place for the period from 1800 to the present
a superior set of voiceovers addressing the Market Place and a selection of the surrounding buildings and their residents
a presentation optimised for smartphones which works well for tablets and laptops
image collections that can be viewed enlarged whilst listening to the audio presentations
minimal walking involved and may be suitable for people with limited mobility (can even be viewed in your home of course)
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This Olney Market Place trail should be considered as complementary to the Olney High Street trail launched in September 2020 as it possesses similar features. (See immediately below.)
OLNEY HIGH STREET (AUDIO) HERITAGE TRAIL
Olney High Street – Heritage Trail (Smartphone/Audio Version)
This recent (September 2020) Olney Heritage trail has all the attributes of the new Olney Market Place (audio) Heritage trail. (See immediately above.) It also has a superior set of audio voiceovers.
After presenting a light history of Olney’s notoriously wide High Street stretching from the Market Place in the south to the Knoll at its north end, the trail continues by addressing a selection of the surrounding buildings and their residents.
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OTHER SIGNIFICANT RECENT ADDITIONS
A Chronolological History of Olney
Click this link for a ‘potted’ or summary of Olney’s history followed by a more detailed chronological history of Olney in six sections.
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What was Olney like immediately after WW2?
Elements of Olney’s Social History Post WW2 (!945 – 1960) are revealed by clicking the links to the following three sections on this website:
1 Social History, 2 Leisure Pursuits & 3 Significant National Influences.
The original plan was to compile four sections, the fourth being Personal Recollections. Section 4 has yet to be completed – the ODHS is looking for volunteers to produce contributions to add to this Section. Are you up for it?
The ODHS is acutely aware that the more recent periods of Olney’s history since the end of WW2 have yet to be written. The completion of this task is now particularly urgent as the town’s culture has been dramatically transformed during this period, probably more than any other in its history. The transformation has arisen mainly from Olney’s major population growth resulting from the proximity of Milton Keynes. Moreover Olney’s current population who have experienced this cultural change are in the best position to record it for posterity! Again, are you interested in making a contribution?
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Are you aware of the ‘Coat of Arms’, ‘Badge’ or ‘Crest’ of the town of Olney?
Check out their status using this link.
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UPCOMING REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY AT OLNEY’S WAR MEMORIAL
The 2021 Remembrance Sunday is almost upon us. Hopefully this year we will see the return of a large gathering of Olney residents paying their respects at Olney’s War Memorial.
This post is simply to remind residents that the names and details of all Olney servicemen from who lost their lives during the First and Second World Wars can be found on the ODHS website via the link ‘Roll of Honour for Olney, Buckinghamshire’ compiled by Martin Edwards.
Additional details of those men from Olney who lost their lives during the Second World War can be found via the following link ‘The names on Olney War Memorial 1939 – 1945’ compiled by Colin Mackenzie and the late Alec Morgan.
The picture of Olney’s War Memorial was taken around 100 years ago.
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Click (or tap) any image in the ‘slider’ below for a direct link to the feature or article.
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Link to Family History Guidance
Popular features on Olney’s History
Each of the following three features (a feature usually comprises several web pages) can be accessed directly by clicking the text or images below:
Link to full content of Features
Popular articles on Olney’s History
Each of the following nine articles can be accessed directly by clicking the text or images below:
LMS Railway at Olney
(Northampton-Bedford)
includes a video
Olney Convent School –
High School for Young Ladies
1903-1956
Brian (Charlie) Mynard’s
Wartime (WWII)
Schooldays in Olney
Orchard House High Street
converted in 1904
for Joseph William Mann
The Calamitous Fire
at Olney
26th June 1854
Brian Minney’s 1971
cinefilm taken from the top
of Olney’s Church Spire
Edgar Mobbs DSO
(1882-1917)
Legendary Soldier Sportsman
Olney’s
‘Electric’ Cinema
c. 1920-1950
John Lord’s ancestors’ extensive
brewing business in Olney
in the early 19th century
Link to the full set of Articles
Any comments or queries on this website? Please contact us
Copyright © Statement: Unless acknowledged otherwise, text and images used on this site are the copyright of Olney & District Historical Society. Permission is granted to reproduce for personal and educational use only, but the Society reserves all rights with regard to commercial reproduction.
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Site last updated: 17th January 2021
Popular features on this Olney History Site
Each of the following three features (a feature comprises several web pages) can be accessed directly by clicking the text or images below:
Link to full content of Features
Current most popular articles on Olney History
Each of the following six articles can be accessed directly by clicking the text or images below:
LMS Railway at Olney
(Northampton-Bedford)
includes a video
Olney Convent School –
High School for Young Ladies
1903-1956
Link to the full set of Articles
Contact us
Any comments or queries on this website? Please contact us at information@olneyhistory.org.uk
Copyright © Statement
Unless acknowledged otherwise, text and images used on this site are the copyright of Olney & District Historical Society. Permission is granted to reproduce for personal and educational use only, but the Society reserves all rights with regard to commercial reproduction.
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Site last updated: 26 February 2021