Shipton Moyne is very much a rural place with a long tradition of farming and the traditional country lifestyle. Discover the history of rural life in Shipton Moyne through the ages.
Latest Rural Life Articles
John Betjeman Mentions Shipton Moyne
In 1937, John Betjeman visited Shipton Moyne to view the parish church. He briefly wrote of his views of the village to his friend…
Bygone Shipton Moyne Newsletters
The Shipton Moyne Village Newsletter was distributed monthly throughout the parish and was a useful source of information about the village, parish and any…
The Women’s Institute In Shipton Moyne
The Women’s Institute in Shipton Moyne was founded in 1957. It met at the Village Hall and was enjoyed by all its members. As…
Gardens Open Days In Shipton Moyne
There are many beautiful gardens in Shipton Moyne, which are so well tended by their owners. Some of these gardens are open to the…
The Shipton Moyne Flower Show
The Shipton Moyne Flower Show is usually an annual event, which is held in the Village Hall. The Flower Show is a traditional rural…
The Weather Affecting Shipton Moyne
Once in a while, Shipton Moyne village life is disrupted by bad weather. Typically, it is flooding or snow storms, which cause the most…
Shipton Moyne C of E School
Shipton Moyne school came into being after Elizabeth Hodges, who died in 1724, left £5 a year in her will for a school to…
First World War In Shipton Moyne
The First World War saw thirteen Shipton Moyne villagers enlist for King & Country in the Royal Navy and the Army.Lieutenant Harry Taylor RFC…
Shipton Moyne Post Office
The Post Office was for many years situated at The Cat and Custard Pot inn. The office was moved to the sitting room of…
Shipton Moyne Village Shop
Mr Bailey’s shop in Shipton Moyne started in 1923 in the kitchen of the cottage called Southmead. Then, as more room was needed it…Shipton Moyne School & Village Hall
Following the closure of the school, the Parish Council purchased the school, school house and land on 20th November 1972, from the Elizabeth Hodges…
The Cat and Custard Pot
The Cat and Custard pot was given its name in 1924 by the Managing Director of the Stroud Brewery who had purchased the property…
