The Cotswold History Blog

This blog is aimed at those who are interested in the history of the Cotswolds region, which takes in parts of Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire.

The focus is on social history, investigating case studies and using local archives to unearth the fascinating stories of past Cotswold residents.

I aim to also include photos, videos and original research that may help others who’d like to find out more about their Cotswold ancestors.

This blog is written by Nell Darby, a freelance journalist and social historian based in the area, and a member of the Family And Community Historical Research Society. My particular interests are in gender, poverty and criminal history, and I am currently studying for a PhD in the history of crime.

If there’s anything you’d like me to look at in particular, please contact me at nell [dot] darby [at] hotmail [dot] com.