A village archive, open to everyone
Harbury Heritage Group looks after a large collection of photographs and documents about the village and its surroundings.
Come and see us at the Heritage Centre in the Harbury School grounds, or explore the collection online.
- items in the catalogue
- 2,579
- photographs
- 1,016
- news stories
- 35
- admission, every visit
- Free
What's been happening
School children find out more about World War 2 and the blue plaques
On Monday 19th October, Year 6 children from Harbury Primary School visited the Heritage Centre to find out more about Harbury in World War 2 as part of their curriculum.
After a short presentation the group set off on a guided tour around the village to identify a number of the blue plaques, particularly those relevant to the Harbury men who died in WW2.
The photograph shows them at Binswood End where Ernest Field's father worked as a blacksmith. Ernest died just 2 weeks before the end of the war. The plaque is situated on the site of the old forge. (now Old Forge House).
7th Annual Village Treasure Hunt - A BIG Success!
A BIG THANK YOU to the 28 teams (a record), who turned up to the Treasure Hunt on Sunday 20th September in perfect weather. The overall winner was the Gladden family with full marks! There were 7 x runners up; the Lewin family came first out of the hat followed by the Walker family; they both received prizes. The others in the hat were the Bloxhams, the Wadland family, the Birch family, the Bowell family and the Hamilton family. Well done to everyone who took part and to our volunteers who ran the event. All the profits go towards running the Centre.
Wagstaffe School House comes on the market
One of the village's oldest properties, the Wagstaffe School (House) dating back to 1611, is now up for sale for the first time in over 50 years! Sitting in a prime village location by the side of All Saints Church, the school was originally for the education of the village children. Thomas Wagstaffe, a lawyer, who at one time lived at the Manor House, provided funds for the building which has a very interesting history. As a school, it only closed its doors in 1970 when it was purchased by the Woodruff family who have lived there until recently.
The property is being marketed by Craig Sharman of 'exp UK' who has an office in Church Terrace. See Rightmove for more details.
Find out more about the history of this impressive building at the Heritage Centre, access via Park Lane. See our website for opening times.
Take a piece of Harbury home
All available from the Heritage Centre.
- Life in Victorian HarburyOur latest book - 108 illustrated pages£6.50
- Hungry HarburyA guide to a Warwickshire village£5
- The Story of HarburyA3 poster£5
Buy at our open days or Harbury Library, email group@harburyheritage.org.uk, or leave a message on 01926 713389. Free local delivery; happy to post further afield for a small charge.
Come on a village trail
We take small groups (maximum 20) around the village, then back to the Centre for refreshments and a look through our photographs and documents.
Weekends and evenings preferred · small donation per person
Awards & memberships
- 2025October
The Heritage Medal
Awarded by the Harbury Society in recognition of our commitment to preserving Harbury's heritage.
- 2025February
National Lottery Community Grant
Awarded to buy blue plaques and an interpretation panel as part of our 'War Memorial Trail', honouring the Harbury servicemen who died in two World Wars.
- 2021March
Great and Valuable Services to the Community
Certificate awarded by the High Sheriff of Warwickshire, Mr Joe Greenwell.
- 2020July
Severn Trent Community Grant
Awarded a Community Grant by Severn Trent to help with the refurbishment of the 'New' Heritage Centre.
Associate member of British Association for Local History and The Friends at Warwickshire County Record Office.