Radley History Club is a not-for-profit unincorporated association founded in May 1997. Its purpose is to study the history of Radley and the surrounding area by any suitable means that members desire. Download a copy of the Club’s constitution
The Club is run by a committee elected by members at the AGM in September. Contact the chairman
Radley History Club is a member of the British Association of Local History, Oxfordshire Local History Association and Oxfordshire Buildings Record.
Club meetings
These are held at the Church of St James the Great, Church Road, Radley OX14 3QF on the second Monday evening of the month (apart from August) when speakers are invited to give talks on a range of local and historical topics. See below for details of the venue including parking and how to get there by public transport.
Non-members are welcome at our meetings. There’s no charge but a suggested donation of £3.00 would be much appreciated.
See the Events Calendar for details of forthcoming meetings and events – for more details about a particular meeting, click on the title of the talk.
A visit or tour of a local building/place of interest is often arranged during the spring or summer.
Read short reports of recent meetings
Benefits of membership
- Monthly e-newsletter containing details of the next meeting, a short report of the previous speaker meeting, items of Club news and details of events sent to the Club of potential interest to members. There are also links to newsletters from organisations of which Radley History Club is a member.
- Printed programme card giving details of the talks to be given during the Club year and contact details for key people
- Opportunity to borrow materials from the Club’s archive for members’ own research
- Christmas social event and other social events organised by the Club
- Priority booking on tours and visits arranged by the Club
New members will receive a free printed copy of the Club’s Radley Heritage Walk leaflet.
How to join
The Club year runs from the AGM in September. The subscription for 2024/2025 is £17. New members are welcome at any time. Download a membership application form
Use of members’ personal data
The Club keeps a computer record of members’ names and contact details. Personal data are used only for Club purposes to keep members up-to-date with Club matters and to disseminate information of potential interest to members. Read the Club’s privacy policy
Meeting venue
The Club meets at St James the Great Church, Church Road, Radley, Oxfordshire OX14 3QF. Doors open at 7 pm for a 7.30 pm start. Church website
Parking is available in the car park serving Radley Church and Radley Primary School. The car park is a short distance from the church on Church Road. Its entrance and the off-road walking route from the car park to the church are shown on the map below. Those with limited mobility are advised to park in the lay-by in front of the Church or on the opposite side of Church Road.
Planning to come by bus?
The Oxford Bus Company’s City city35 bus service between Oxford City Centre and Abingdon stops just outside the church. Check the timetable
Planning to come by train from Oxford?
Journey time is 6 minutes by train and then a walk of 8-10 minutes up to the church from the station. Check the timetable