John Kibble (stonemason)
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John Kibble (1865 - 1951) was a British stonemason and local historian. He is best known for his book collections of anecdotes, customs, stories and legends about Wychwood Forest, Charlbury and its surrounding villages.
John Kibble was born in Finstock. He followed in his father's and grandfather's footsteps to become a stonemason.[1] His father and grandfather were considered 'unusually literate and well-versed in local affairs'.[2] Kibble was also a Methodist lay preacher. With his work and calling he had the opportunity to visit many places and there collected the often forgotten stories that would populate his books. He later moved to Charlbury where he and his wife lived until his death.