Chipping Norton Museum of Local History

An independent museum located on the first floor of the 19th century Chipping Norton Co-op Society Meeting Hall and run by the local history society. Among the many exhibits are the following: prehistoric and Roman artefacts; from Saxon Manor to Market Town in pictures; a display of farming equipment; local industries; Chippy at War – The Home Front; “Granny’s Kitchen” – a hands-on replica of a between wars kitchen; Chipping Norton Baseball Club – “All England Champions”; law and order in Chipping Norton.

In the Museum you will also find: a reference section for family history research including copies of parish records; a valuable collection of more than two thousand postcards of local places and events arranged in albums; and a museum shop.

You will find the entrance to the museum opposite the town hall steps. It is only accessible by stairs.