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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241014T193000
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SUMMARY:A Man and his Shed – Herbert George Mullard and the Cowley Concrete Company\, 1895 to 1976
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Martin Buckland \nMartin tells the story of the company ‘Bert’ Mullard started in his shed in Cowley in 1923 but soon moved to north Abingdon to a site that is now the Radley Green estate. Bert was active in local government and a generous benefactor to the town. Martin has a keen interest in industrial archaeology and is a volunteer with Didcot Railway Centre\, the Wilts & Berks Canal Trust and Abingdon Museum. \nVisitors are very welcome to attend our meetings (suggested donation £3). \nDoors open at 7 pm.
URL:https://www.radleyhistoryclub.org.uk/event/a-man-and-his-shed-herbert-george-mullard-and-the-cowley-concrete-company-1895-to-1976/
LOCATION:Radley Church\, Church Road\, Radley\, Abingdon\, Oxfordshire\, OX14 2JN
CATEGORIES:Speaker meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240909T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240909T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T152924
CREATED:20230718T132956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T164046Z
UID:2986-1725910200-1725915600@www.radleyhistoryclub.org.uk
SUMMARY:Oral History Group presentation on ‘Radley during Covid’
DESCRIPTION:Early in 2022 the Group started recording a series of interviews to capture memories about the effect of the Covid pandemic on people in Radley as a record for future generations. This talk presents the common themes uncovered and the insights gained from these recordings. \nVisitors are very welcome to attend our meetings (suggested donation £3). \nDoors open at 7 pm. \nThe talk will follow the short Annual General Meeting.  If you’re coming just for the talk\, please arrive before 7.30 when the AGM starts.
URL:https://www.radleyhistoryclub.org.uk/event/oral-history-group-presentation-on-radley-during-covid/
LOCATION:Radley Church\, Church Road\, Radley\, Abingdon\, Oxfordshire\, OX14 2JN
CATEGORIES:Speaker meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240909T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240909T194500
DTSTAMP:20260406T152924
CREATED:20230718T132658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240820T110404Z
UID:2982-1725910200-1725911100@www.radleyhistoryclub.org.uk
SUMMARY:2024 Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The 26th Annual General Meeting of Radley History Club \nThis will be followed by a talk from the Club’s Oral History Group about its recent project ‘Radley during Covid’. Details of the talk
URL:https://www.radleyhistoryclub.org.uk/event/2024-annual-general-meeting/
LOCATION:Radley Church\, Church Road\, Radley\, Abingdon\, Oxfordshire\, OX14 2JN
CATEGORIES:AGM
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240708T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240708T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T152924
CREATED:20230718T132833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240610T132922Z
UID:2984-1720467000-1720472400@www.radleyhistoryclub.org.uk
SUMMARY:Highways and Byways: The History of our Footpaths
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Bob Evans \nAlmost all of us walk or have used footpaths. Their current state and status reflects their usage in the past and the changing values we have set upon them. Bob examines the when\, how and why of our rights of way\, with special reference to the Abingdon area. Bob lives in Sunningwell and was Regius Professor of History at Oxford University. \nNon-members welcome – a donation of £3.00 towards the meeting costs would be appreciated. \nDoors open at 7 pm
URL:https://www.radleyhistoryclub.org.uk/event/the-history-of-our-footpaths/
LOCATION:Radley Church\, Church Road\, Radley\, Abingdon\, Oxfordshire\, OX14 2JN
CATEGORIES:Speaker meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240610T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240610T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T152924
CREATED:20230718T132600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T160206Z
UID:2980-1718047800-1718053200@www.radleyhistoryclub.org.uk
SUMMARY:CHANGE TO PROGRAMME: From the Valleys to the Spires: how the Welsh came to Oxford
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Sharron Jenkinson\n \nIn her talk\, Sharron draws on research for her book about the history of the Oxford Welsh Male Voice Choir written to celebrate its 90th anniversary. The talk goes significantly beyond just the choir in discussing the social history behind its formation in 1928 and its links to the Morris works at Cowley. Sharron is a former teacher\, married to a Welshman. She and her husband are founder members of another Oxfordshire local history group\, Steventon History Society. \nNon-members welcome – a donation of £3.00 towards the meeting costs would be appreciated. \nDoors open at 7 pm
URL:https://www.radleyhistoryclub.org.uk/event/memories-of-the-vale-a-lost-way-of-life-before-the-railways-came-to-the-countryside/
LOCATION:Radley Church\, Church Road\, Radley\, Abingdon\, Oxfordshire\, OX14 2JN
CATEGORIES:Speaker meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240513T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240513T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T152924
CREATED:20230718T132415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230907T080417Z
UID:2978-1715628600-1715634000@www.radleyhistoryclub.org.uk
SUMMARY:Morris’ Motopolis: the motor works and the transformation of Oxford
DESCRIPTION:Simon describes the importance of the Morris Motor Works founded by William Morris (Lord Nuffield) and the massive impact on the city of Oxford during the interwar period as his business became the largest British car producer at that time. Simon is a member of the part-time tutor panel of Oxford University’s Continuing Education Department\, where he teaches courses on the Victorian period. \nNon-members welcome – a donation of £3.00 towards the meeting costs would be appreciated. \nDoors open at 7 pm
URL:https://www.radleyhistoryclub.org.uk/event/morris-motopolis-the-motor-works-and-the-transformation-of-oxford/
LOCATION:Radley Church\, Church Road\, Radley\, Abingdon\, Oxfordshire\, OX14 2JN
CATEGORIES:Speaker meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240408T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240408T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T152924
CREATED:20230718T132303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230907T080439Z
UID:2976-1712604600-1712610000@www.radleyhistoryclub.org.uk
SUMMARY:Tea\, Coffee and Chocolate: how the British first fell in love with caffeine
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Melanie King \nTea\, coffee and chocolate play an important part in the modern British diet. Yet all three caused anxiety and debate when they arrived in London in the 1650s. Melanie explains why Europeans were at first so terrified of these drinks and describes some of ways they were consumed in the 18th century. Melanie is a full-time writer specialising in historical non-fiction. \nNon-members welcome – a donation of £3.00 towards the meeting costs would be appreciated. \nDoors open at 7 pm
URL:https://www.radleyhistoryclub.org.uk/event/tea-coffee-and-chocolate-how-the-british-first-fell-in-love-with-caffeine/
LOCATION:Radley Church\, Church Road\, Radley\, Abingdon\, Oxfordshire\, OX14 2JN
CATEGORIES:Speaker meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240311T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240311T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T152924
CREATED:20230718T132108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230907T080458Z
UID:2974-1710185400-1710190800@www.radleyhistoryclub.org.uk
SUMMARY:Rose Hill: an Oxford suburb of surprising contrasts and great historical interest
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Liz Woolley \nRose Hill is generally known as a 20th-century outer suburb of Oxford\, yet the area was first settled in the Early Iron Age. Liz tells us about the area’s long history\, its maze of narrow lanes\, Oxford’s earliest surviving Methodist chapel and the housing developments of the 1930s. Liz is a local historian specialising in aspects of Oxford and Oxfordshire\, with a particular interest in the city’s ‘town’ as opposed to ‘gown’. \nNon-members welcome – a donation of £3.00 towards the meeting costs would be appreciated. \nDoors open at 7 pm
URL:https://www.radleyhistoryclub.org.uk/event/rose-hill-an-oxford-suburb-of-surprising-contrasts-and-great-historical-interest/
LOCATION:Radley Church\, Church Road\, Radley\, Abingdon\, Oxfordshire\, OX14 2JN
CATEGORIES:Speaker meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240212T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240212T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T152924
CREATED:20230718T131912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230907T080515Z
UID:2972-1707766200-1707771600@www.radleyhistoryclub.org.uk
SUMMARY:Tracing Roots: a beginner’s  guide to unearthing your UK family history
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: James Thornber \nDiscover the roots of your family tree with our guide to genealogy in the UK. James will explain how to navigate public records\, censuses and parish registers\, explore online resources like Ancestry and Findmypast\, and discuss strategies for connecting with relatives and distant cousins. Let’s embark on this exciting journey into your past\, together. James is chairman of the Abingdon Branch of the Berkshire Family History Society. \nNon-members welcome – a donation of £3.00 towards the meeting costs would be appreciated. \nDoors open at 7 pm
URL:https://www.radleyhistoryclub.org.uk/event/tracing-roots-a-beginner-guide-to-unearthing-your-uk-family-history/
LOCATION:Radley Church\, Church Road\, Radley\, Abingdon\, Oxfordshire\, OX14 2JN
CATEGORIES:Speaker meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240108T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240108T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T152924
CREATED:20230718T131651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240106T165052Z
UID:2970-1704742200-1704747600@www.radleyhistoryclub.org.uk
SUMMARY:CHANGE TO PUBLISHED PROGRAMME: Famous Local Folk - blue plaques of South Oxfordshire
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Marie-Louise Kerr\n \nHave you ever spotted a Blue Plaque in the area and wondered about the person to whom it is dedicated\, what their life was like and why they are important? The talk will discuss the variety of famous and infamous folk who lived in South Oxfordshire and the impact they had on British society and the world. Marie-Louise is an experienced museum curator caring for a wide variety of collections\, and describes herself as ‘a curator without a museum’. \nNon-members welcome – a donation of £3.00 towards the meeting costs would be appreciated. \nDoors open at 7 pm
URL:https://www.radleyhistoryclub.org.uk/event/ww2-rationing-and-cooking-for-victory-a-fair-share-for-all/
LOCATION:Radley Church\, Church Road\, Radley\, Abingdon\, Oxfordshire\, OX14 2JN
CATEGORIES:Speaker meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231113T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231113T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T152924
CREATED:20230718T131454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230907T080548Z
UID:2968-1699903800-1699909200@www.radleyhistoryclub.org.uk
SUMMARY:Glimpses of the Other Oxford through the Eyes of a Victorian Mission
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Emily Greig \nOxford’s population grew rapidly in the second half of the 19th century as streets of densely packed terrace houses were built on the fields of east Oxford. Emily describes how the Oxford City Mission in Cowley sought to improve the lives of the area’s poor. Emily is a local historian who lives in Oxford. \nNon-members welcome – a donation of £3.00 towards the meeting costs would be appreciated. \nDoors open at 7 pm
URL:https://www.radleyhistoryclub.org.uk/event/glimpses-of-the-other-oxford-through-the-eyes-of-a-victorian-mission-2/
LOCATION:Radley Church\, Church Road\, Radley\, Abingdon\, Oxfordshire\, OX14 2JN
CATEGORIES:Speaker meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231009T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231009T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T152924
CREATED:20230718T131212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230907T080605Z
UID:2966-1696879800-1696885200@www.radleyhistoryclub.org.uk
SUMMARY:Apples! The Myth and Mystery of England's Favourite Fruit
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Tim Healey \nTim presents many fascinating facts about apples covering myths about apples\, the history of apples\, apple rituals\, working with apples\, and local varieties. Tim is a broadcaster\, musician and writer. \nNon-members welcome – a donation of £3.00 towards the meeting costs would be appreciated. \nDoors open at 7 pm
URL:https://www.radleyhistoryclub.org.uk/event/apples-the-myth-and-mystery-of-englands-favourite-fruit-2/
LOCATION:Radley Church\, Church Road\, Radley\, Abingdon\, Oxfordshire\, OX14 2JN
CATEGORIES:Speaker meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230911T194500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230911T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T152924
CREATED:20220810T160433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230907T080303Z
UID:2816-1694461500-1694466000@www.radleyhistoryclub.org.uk
SUMMARY:Cemeteries of Oxford – More than a Century of History
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Trevor Jackson\nOxford today has four municipal cemeteries plus a number of parish cemeteries and churchyards. Trevor tells the story of the development and closure of cemeteries in the city over the years. Trevor was Oxford City Council’s Manager of Cemeteries for 12 years following his retirement from the RAF. \nNon-members welcome – a donation of £3.00 towards the meeting costs would be appreciated. \nThe talk follows the short Annual General Meeting of Radley History Club. \nDoors open at 7 pm
URL:https://www.radleyhistoryclub.org.uk/event/cemeteries-of-oxford-more-than-a-century-of-history/
LOCATION:Radley Church\, Church Road\, Radley\, Abingdon\, Oxfordshire\, OX14 2JN
CATEGORIES:Speaker meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230911T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230911T193000
DTSTAMP:20260406T152924
CREATED:20220810T160711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220810T160755Z
UID:2818-1694460600-1694460600@www.radleyhistoryclub.org.uk
SUMMARY:Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The 25th Annual General Meeting of Radley History Club \nThis will be followed by a talk from Trevor Jackson on the more than a century of history of the cemeteries of Oxford. Details of the talk
URL:https://www.radleyhistoryclub.org.uk/event/annual-general-meeting-4/
LOCATION:Radley Church\, Church Road\, Radley\, Abingdon\, Oxfordshire\, OX14 2JN
CATEGORIES:AGM
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230710T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230710T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T152924
CREATED:20220810T160241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220810T160241Z
UID:2814-1689017400-1689022800@www.radleyhistoryclub.org.uk
SUMMARY:50 Years in the Thames Valley Police Force
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Christine Bovingdon-Cox\nChristine joined the Thames Valley Police Force in 1973 and worked in various departments including Child Abuse Investigation\, Major Crime\, Counter-Terrorism\, Protection for the Royal Family and Members of Parliament\, and Professional Standards. In recognition of her remarkable career\, Christine received a British Empire Medal in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List 2021. \nNon-members welcome – a donation of £2.50 towards the meeting costs would be appreciated. \nDoors open at 7 pm
URL:https://www.radleyhistoryclub.org.uk/event/50-years-in-the-thames-valley-police-force/
LOCATION:Radley Church\, Church Road\, Radley\, Abingdon\, Oxfordshire\, OX14 2JN
CATEGORIES:Speaker meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230612T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230612T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T152924
CREATED:20220810T160043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T152802Z
UID:2812-1686598200-1686603600@www.radleyhistoryclub.org.uk
SUMMARY:Six Warrior Women of the English Civil Wars\, 1642-1651
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Stephen Barker\nDuring the English Civil War\, women were not meek bystanders who took no part in the conflict but actively participated in a variety of ways\, challenging the orthodoxies of their day and perhaps our own preconceptions. This talk looks briefly at six women who took part in the fighting\, undertook spying missions and negotiated deals with politicians. Stephen is an independent Heritage Advisor who works with museums\, universities and other heritage organisations to design exhibitions and make funding applications. \nNon-members welcome – a donation of £2.50 towards the meeting costs would be appreciated. \nDoors open at 7 pm
URL:https://www.radleyhistoryclub.org.uk/event/glimpses-of-the-other-oxford-through-the-eyes-of-a-victorian-mission/
LOCATION:Radley Church\, Church Road\, Radley\, Abingdon\, Oxfordshire\, OX14 2JN
CATEGORIES:Speaker meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230508T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230508T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T152924
CREATED:20220810T155727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230427T163105Z
UID:2810-1683574200-1683579600@www.radleyhistoryclub.org.uk
SUMMARY:Growing up in a 1950s Corner Shop
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Josie Midwinter\nJosie’s parents\, Henry and Esther\, ran Midwinter’s Grocery Shop in Didcot opposite the railway station where Josie grew up. Josie describes her memories of her childhood there and the role of corner shops at that time. Josie\, a retired minister in the Church of England\, has returned to her roots in Didcot for her retirement. \nNon-members welcome – a donation of £2.50 towards the meeting costs would be appreciated. \nDoors open at 7 pm \nAfter Josie’s talk\, there will be drinks and nibbles for everyone to mark the Coronation.
URL:https://www.radleyhistoryclub.org.uk/event/growing-up-in-a-1950s-corner-shop/
LOCATION:Radley Church\, Church Road\, Radley\, Abingdon\, Oxfordshire\, OX14 2JN
CATEGORIES:Speaker meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230403T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230403T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T152924
CREATED:20220810T155453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220811T100451Z
UID:2807-1680550200-1680555600@www.radleyhistoryclub.org.uk
SUMMARY:The History of Oxford University
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Alastair Lack\nAlastair read modern history at University College Oxford. After a career working for the BBC\, he now lives in Oxford where he is a Green Badge Guide. Alastair is thus well-placed to present what might be called a ‘whistlestop stop tour’ of the history of Oxford University. \nNon-members welcome – a donation of £2.50 towards the meeting costs would be appreciated. \nDoors open at 7 pm \nNote the change of day from the usual pattern: to avoid Easter Monday this talk is on the first Monday and not the second Monday of the month.
URL:https://www.radleyhistoryclub.org.uk/event/the-history-of-oxford-university/
LOCATION:Radley Church\, Church Road\, Radley\, Abingdon\, Oxfordshire\, OX14 2JN
CATEGORIES:Speaker meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230313T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230313T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T152924
CREATED:20220810T155029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230218T172225Z
UID:2805-1678735800-1678741200@www.radleyhistoryclub.org.uk
SUMMARY:The History of the Radley Lakes area up to 2000
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Richard Dudding\nUntil commercial gravel extraction began after World War II\, the area known today as the Radley Lakes was farmland. Richard\, Club archivist and secretary of the Radley Lakes Trust\, describes the history of the area from the Iron Age to 2000. \nMany thousands of years ago\,  a very different River Thames deposited gravel in the Radley Lakes area\, making it attractive for early human settlement.  Following World War Two this same gravel was extracted\, but before then the area was mainly agricultural. Richard’s talk charts this history\, starting before the Romans arrived and finishing around 2000\, just before the Save Radley Lakes campaign. Along the way\, it describes fisheries for Abingdon Abbey\, the growth and decline of the settlement at Thrupp\, changing land ownership\, the impact of the railways\, and the transition from farming to gravel workings.  It ends with pictures of the Lakes area today\, showing how some familiar landscapes have been shaped by past events. \nRichard Dudding is secretary of the Radley Lakes Trust and formerly chair of Radley History Club where he is now archivist. His talk offers a preview of the history chapter of a forthcoming book on the Radley Lakes story. \nNon-members welcome – a donation of £2.50 towards the meeting costs would be appreciated. \nDoors open at 7 pm
URL:https://www.radleyhistoryclub.org.uk/event/the-history-of-the-radley-lakes-area-up-to-2000/
LOCATION:Radley Church\, Church Road\, Radley\, Abingdon\, Oxfordshire\, OX14 2JN
CATEGORIES:Speaker meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230213T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230213T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T152924
CREATED:20220810T154728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220810T154728Z
UID:2803-1676316600-1676322000@www.radleyhistoryclub.org.uk
SUMMARY:Thames Bridges between Oxford and Abingdon
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Keith Parry\nAfter the Norman conquest major bridges across the Thames were established at Oxford\, Abingdon and Wallingford\, initially as wooden structures and later as stone. Keith’s talk focuses on the older road bridges\, particularly those in Oxford\, Grandpont and Oseney\, and Abingdon. Keith is a voluntary researcher at the Maidenhead Heritage Centre and a trustee of The Historic Towns Trust. \nNon-members welcome – a donation of £2.50 towards the meeting costs would be appreciated. \nDoors open at 7 pm
URL:https://www.radleyhistoryclub.org.uk/event/thames-bridges-between-oxford-and-abingdon/
LOCATION:Radley Church\, Church Road\, Radley\, Abingdon\, Oxfordshire\, OX14 2JN
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230109T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230109T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T152924
CREATED:20220810T154011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220810T154047Z
UID:2797-1673292600-1673298000@www.radleyhistoryclub.org.uk
SUMMARY:The History of the Railway from Didcot to Oxford
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Laurence Waters\nLaurence draws on his extensive knowledge of local railway lines to tell us the history of the railway from Didcot to Oxford. Laurence has written several books about the Great Western Railway\, the latest being Railways of Oxford: A Transport Hub that Links Britain. He is the Photo Archivist of the Great Western Trust at Didcot Railway Centre. \nNon-members welcome – a donation of £2.50 towards the meeting costs would be appreciated. \nDoors open at 7 pm
URL:https://www.radleyhistoryclub.org.uk/event/the-history-of-the-railway-from-didcot-to-oxford/
LOCATION:Radley Church\, Church Road\, Radley\, Abingdon\, Oxfordshire\, OX14 2JN
CATEGORIES:Speaker meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221114T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221114T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T152924
CREATED:20220810T154439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220810T154439Z
UID:2800-1668454200-1668459600@www.radleyhistoryclub.org.uk
SUMMARY:From Axtell to Zacharias: the Men who built Oxford
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Liz Woolley\nThe talk examines some of the characters involved in the city’s enormous expansion during the Victorian period including builders\, architects\, property developers and landlords. Fortunes were made\, reputations were lost\, regulations were ignored\, and political careers were boosted. Liz is a local historian specialising in aspects of Oxford and Oxfordshire\, with a particular interest in the city’s ‘town’ as opposed to ‘gown’. \nNon-members welcome – a donation of £2.50 towards the meeting costs would be appreciated. \nDoors open at 7 pm.
URL:https://www.radleyhistoryclub.org.uk/event/from-axtell-to-zacharias-the-men-who-built-oxford-2/
LOCATION:Radley Church\, Church Road\, Radley\, Abingdon\, Oxfordshire\, OX14 2JN
CATEGORIES:Speaker meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221010T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221010T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T152924
CREATED:20220810T153542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221005T083631Z
UID:2794-1665430200-1665435600@www.radleyhistoryclub.org.uk
SUMMARY:Keble College and The Light of the World by Holman Hunt
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Lizzy Rowe\nLizzy looks at the origins of Keble College and tells some of the fascinating stories about its early days\, focusing in particular on The Light of the World\, the famous painting by William Holman Hunt that hangs in its Chapel. Lizzy teaches art history and leads guided tours of Oxford city centre and the Ashmolean Museum. \nNon-members welcome – a donation of £2.50 towards the meeting costs would be appreciated. \nDoors open at 7 pm
URL:https://www.radleyhistoryclub.org.uk/event/keble-college-and-the-light-of-world/
LOCATION:Radley Church\, Church Road\, Radley\, Abingdon\, Oxfordshire\, OX14 2JN
CATEGORIES:Speaker meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220912T194500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220912T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T152924
CREATED:20210724T161001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220810T154516Z
UID:1874-1663011900-1663016400@www.radleyhistoryclub.org.uk
SUMMARY:CHANGE TO PUBLISHED PROGRAMME: A Guide's Guide: Working in Historic Houses in the 21st century
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Sarah Somerville \nSarah is the Visitor Services Officer at Shaw House\, a Grade I listed Elizabethan manor house situated on the northern edge of Newbury and managed by West Berkshire Council as a visitor attraction and conference centre. As well as guiding tours of the house\, Sarah manages events held at Shaw House and the gift shop there. Her talk highlights the varied skills needed to work in a historic house seeking to pay its way while being part of the local community in the 21st century. \nNon-members welcome – a donation of £2.50 towards the meeting costs would be appreciated. \nThe talk will follow the AGM. Please arrive at 7.30 pm to allow a seamless transition from the AGM to the talk.
URL:https://www.radleyhistoryclub.org.uk/event/apples-the-myth-and-mystery-of-englands-favourite-fruit/
LOCATION:Radley Church\, Church Road\, Radley\, Abingdon\, Oxfordshire\, OX14 2JN
CATEGORIES:Speaker meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220912T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220912T194500
DTSTAMP:20260406T152924
CREATED:20210724T160734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220810T160828Z
UID:1872-1663011000-1663011900@www.radleyhistoryclub.org.uk
SUMMARY:Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The 24th Annual General Meeting of Radley History Club \nThis will be followed by a talk from Sarah Somerville on working as a guide in a historic house in the 21st century. Details of the talk
URL:https://www.radleyhistoryclub.org.uk/event/annual-general-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Radley Church\, Church Road\, Radley\, Abingdon\, Oxfordshire\, OX14 2JN
CATEGORIES:AGM
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220711T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220711T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T152924
CREATED:20210724T160601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210724T160601Z
UID:1870-1657567800-1657573200@www.radleyhistoryclub.org.uk
SUMMARY:The Great Stink! Engineers\, sewerage systems and the Victorian battle against dirt
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Tom Crook\nThe talk discusses the notorious ‘Great Stink’ of summer 1858 in London\, its causes and the approach adopted to combat the problem. Tom is a Senior Lecturer in Modern British History at Oxford Brookes University. \nNon-members welcome – a donation of £2.50 towards the meeting costs would be appreciated
URL:https://www.radleyhistoryclub.org.uk/event/the-great-stink-engineers-sewerage-systems-and-the-victorian-battle-against-dirt-3/
LOCATION:Radley Church\, Church Road\, Radley\, Abingdon\, Oxfordshire\, OX14 2JN
CATEGORIES:Speaker meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220613T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220613T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T152924
CREATED:20210724T160421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220119T121106Z
UID:1868-1655148600-1655154000@www.radleyhistoryclub.org.uk
SUMMARY:NEW DATE: The Land of the White Eagle: The Story of Poland
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Hubert Zawadzki\nThe talk describes the turbulent and complex history of Poland from its medieval origins to the present day. Dr Zawadzki\, a former history teacher at Abingdon School and a member of Wolfson College Oxford\, is the joint author of A Concise History of Poland and has appeared on BBC programmes involving Poland. \nThis is the talk originally scheduled for October 2021. \nNon-members welcome – a donation of £2.50 towards the meeting costs would be appreciated \nProgramme change: The talk by Liz Woolley\, From Axtell to Zacharias: the men who built Oxford\, originally advertised for 13 June will now take place on 14 November 2022.\n \n 
URL:https://www.radleyhistoryclub.org.uk/event/from-axtell-to-zacharias-the-men-who-built-oxford/
LOCATION:Radley Church\, Church Road\, Radley\, Abingdon\, Oxfordshire\, OX14 2JN
CATEGORIES:Speaker meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220509T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220509T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T152924
CREATED:20210724T160236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210724T160236Z
UID:1866-1652124600-1652130000@www.radleyhistoryclub.org.uk
SUMMARY:Members' interests
DESCRIPTION:A chance for members to tell us about a person\, place\, event or object of interest to them which they’ve researched and wish to share their findings with us. \nNon-members welcome – a donation of £2.50 towards the meeting costs would be appreciated
URL:https://www.radleyhistoryclub.org.uk/event/members-interests/
LOCATION:Radley Church\, Church Road\, Radley\, Abingdon\, Oxfordshire\, OX14 2JN
CATEGORIES:General meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220411T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220411T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T152924
CREATED:20210731T150553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220314T095206Z
UID:1884-1649705400-1649710800@www.radleyhistoryclub.org.uk
SUMMARY:‘Professors of Rowing’: The early Oxford-Cambridge Boat Races
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Mark Davies\nThe talk details the early history of this famous and competitive event\, highlighting the unusual alliance of Town & Gown in the crucial role played by the Thames’ watermen and boatbuilders in equipping and training the early Oxford crews. Mark is a local author and guide specialising in the history of non-university Oxford\, with a particular focus on the city’s waterways. \nNon-members welcome – a donation of £2.50 towards the meeting costs would be appreciated
URL:https://www.radleyhistoryclub.org.uk/event/professors-of-rowing-the-early-oxford-cambridge-boat-races-2/
LOCATION:Radley Church\, Church Road\, Radley\, Abingdon\, Oxfordshire\, OX14 2JN
CATEGORIES:Speaker meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220314T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220314T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T152924
CREATED:20210724T155144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210724T155144Z
UID:1862-1647286200-1647291600@www.radleyhistoryclub.org.uk
SUMMARY:Poor Law in the 18th Century: the crisis in the parishes
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Deborah Hayter\nThe talk discusses the reasons for the increasing struggle by many parishes during the 18th century to pay the poor rate to growing numbers of poor people\, and the variety of schemes they adopted to try to ‘balance the books’. Deborah is a tutor at Oxford University’s Department for Continuing Education\, specialising in rural and landscape history. \nNon-members welcome – a donation of £2.50 towards the meeting costs would be appreciated
URL:https://www.radleyhistoryclub.org.uk/event/poor-law-in-the-18th-century-the-crisis-in-the-parishes/
LOCATION:Radley Church\, Church Road\, Radley\, Abingdon\, Oxfordshire\, OX14 2JN
CATEGORIES:Speaker meeting
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