Local History
- Woodhouse Charities
There were a number of charities in Woodhouse for education, for apprenticeships, homes for the elderly and help for the poor.
- Golden Cottage
A History of Golden Cottage, researched and written by Brian Axon. This article has recently been updated and now includes information on the cottage from 2004 to the present time.
- History of Victorian Beaumanor (PDF, 1.4 Mb)
A brief history of Victorian Beaumanor for visitors.
- The Great Escape
The opening of the refurbished Pinfold at Woodhouse.
- A History of Quorn and Woodhouse Station
A History of Quorn and Woodhouse Station by Brian Axon and published by Railway Archives
- The Church
A brief history of St Mary In the Elms in Woodhouse with an image of the church c. 1890.
- The School
A brief history of the original Free Grammar School at Woodhouse and an image of the school made in 1793.
- House History
A guide created by the Record Office to help people discover the history of their building.
- Maps
A map of Woodhouse in 1903 showing the relationship to Woodhouse Eaves.
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- Golden Cottage (JPEG, 317 Kb, 1963x2094)
