Potterspury
History Group
Welcome to Potterspury
Potterspury is an ancient Northamptonshire village with a rich history. Located on the border of Northamptonshire and Buckinghamshire adjacent to the A5 – also known as the Roman Road and Watling Street – the village is listed in the Domesday Book and was part of the medieval royal forest of Whittlewood. Locally, legend has it that King Edward IV
met Elizabeth Woodville under the Queen’s Oak in Potterspury. Within the parish,
bounds are Roman remains, as well as landscapes planned by Capability Brown.
More recent history is well documented in words and photographs and we will be
publishing some of the village's historic collection of images on this site.
“Potterspury: The Story of a Village and its People”
Copies are available from Cottage Stores in Potterspury, or by emailing potterspuryhistorygroup@gmail.com or via our Facebook page.
The cost is £15.00 per book (plus UK postage where requested).
Colourised pictures of old Potterspury
About Our Group
Potterspury History Group was formed in 2019 with the aim of fostering interest in the history of the village and its inhabitants. It has around 50 members and provides regular talks from outside speakers. Meetings incorporate local history and other topics from Potterspury and the neighbouring area.