This section brings together research, records and interpretation relating to the woodland, surrounding landscape and nearby settlements.
Our work draws on maps, documents, photographs, oral history and on-the-ground investigation, and continues to develop over time.
What we research
Our heritage work includes:
- local railway and transport history
- woodland use and management
- industry and landscape change
- historic routes and everyday paths
- buildings, boundaries and features
- memories and lived experience
Sources and methods
Research for our projects may draw on:
- historic maps and plans
- archive documents and photographs
- oral history and personal recollections
- site surveys and field observation
- existing published research
Where possible, sources are recorded and cross-checked.
Our Projects
Completed projects
200 Year Railway Carriage Exhibition
Current projects
Dog Kennel Interpretation Boards – Almost!
Research for additional walking routes
Planned and developing projects
- Interpretation for future walking routes to take in Historical Pionts of Interest
- Themed heritage projects and exhibitions
- Memories from the Edge of the Wood (oral history project)
- Avenue interpretation board
- Platform Extension, Hutton Gate interpretation board
Details will be added as projects develop.
Sharing research
We aim to make research accessible through:
- walking routes and interpretation
- online summaries and updates
- exhibitions and displays
- collaboration with partner organisations
Contribute or get involved
If you have information, photographs, documents or memories that may help our work, we would be pleased to hear from you.
Please visit the Get Involved / Contact page to get in touch.