Welcome!
Welcome to the Lympstone History Society, a community dedicated to exploring, preserving, and sharing the rich heritage of our area. Founded to celebrate the stories, people, and traditions that shaped Lympstone’s past, the Society works to keep local history alive through research, talks, exhibitions, and community projects.
Whether you are a lifelong resident, a newcomer with curiosity, or a visitor keen to learn more about our beautiful village, we invite you to join us in discovering the fascinating history that has made Lympstone what it is today.
We will be adding new material to the website all the time, so come back often and click on the “What’s New” menu option above.
We have published several books covering various aspects of village life through the ages. The current list of available books may be viewed by clicking LHS books. They may be purchased at any of our events or by contacting us at lympstonehistorysociety@gmail.com.
A brief history of our beautiful village can be found by clicking here.
A Lympstone Conservation Area Appraisal can be found by clicking here.
The History Society has posted History Points around the village where you can find out about various aspects of village history. The content may also be browsed by clicking here.
If you have any material that might suitable for our archive, or if you would like to be involved in its evolution, then please feel free to contact us at lympstonehistorysociety@gmail.com.
The History Society Archive
We have a wealth of archive material covering many years of Lympstone history. We are slowly digitising it so that it can be browsed on this website via the links below. The physical archive situated in Lympstone Village Hall may still be visited in person - see the link to "Archives" above.
Browse the online archive by clicking the sections below.
Lympstone People
Lympstone Places
Village Events
Lympstone Buildings
Sports & Social
Trades & Professions
Military
Miscellany