Speaker: Karen Wiles Karen explores why rationing was necessary in the Second World War, how the rationing system worked, and what foods were ‘on’ and what were ‘off’ ration.  Karen and her husband Bret are based in Oxfordshire and share a keen interest in the Home Front in WW2. Visitors are very welcome to attend […]

Speaker: Richard Dudding Richard tells the story of the manor of Radley and its relationship with the village from around the time of the Norman Conquest to the present day.  Richard has a keen interest in local history. He is a former chairman of Radley History Club and is currently its archivist. Richard's talk is […]

Speaker: Bill King Bill presents some of the historical and other highlights he and his wife encountered on their walk a few years ago along this section of the Thames Path. Bill's particular interest is military history and research.  He has acted as the historical adviser for, and appeared in, several TV programmes. Visitors are […]

Speaker: Maurice East Maurice examines the fascinating story of one of the most controversial planning issues in the history of Oxford – the proposal to build a relief road across Christ Church Meadow.  Maurice  was born and brought up in Oxford and specialises in researching some of the lesser-known stories about the city.  He also […]

Speaker: John Leighfield John’s illustrated talk looks at developments in mapping over the centuries, ending with the transformation brought about by the technological revolution of recent years. John is a director of GetMapping and a former chairman of RM plc.  John's talk is given in aid of Helen & Douglas House hospice in Oxford. Visitors […]