Old maps of Oadby and Wigston Discover the past of Oadby and Wigston on historical maps

Oadby is one of seventy Danish settlements in Leicestershire ending with "-by", which means village or settlement. Its name probably came from Old Norse Auðarbýr = "Auði's settlement". [3]

Browse our selection of vintage and retro black & white photographs of Oadby, along with old maps, local history books, and fascinating memories that our visitors have contributed. All our …

It's easy to add your own memories and reconnect with your shared local history. Search for your favourite places and look for the 'Add Your Memory' buttons to begin. My Nan. My wonderful …

2020年3月2日 · The oldest image, below, was taken in 1880 and features the rather grand house called Oadby Frith. It was built in 1869 by George Hodges, an amateur photographer.

A group set up to collect images of Oadby from the past. Also linked to Oadby Remembers 1914-18, researching the names on the Oadby war memorial. Please post any photos of Oadby up …

2016年9月1日 · ‘Oadby – Remembering the Past’ creates a forum for members to post their own photos and reminiscences of Old Oadby pre the developments of the 1950s and 60s which …

Explore Oadby in Leicestershire with pictures, local history and photography, nearby attractions and Oadby map as well as high resolution stock photos of Oadby to buy for prints from …

Browse our selection of 3 old photos of Oadby. Some may have also been hand coloured in the traditional style, bringing an old scene back to life with even more realism.

Both Oadby and Wigston, formerly villages lying outside the city of Leicester, have been engulfed by the outward spread of the city’s suburbs. They lie to the southeast and south, respectively, …