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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260209T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260209T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T072617
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250824T092750Z
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SUMMARY:Everyday life and accidental death in 16th century Oxfordshire and Berkshire
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Steven Gunn \nIn his talk\, Steven looks at everyday life in these two counties in Tudor times using examples of fatal accidents people had at home\, work and play. Steven Gunn is a Fellow of Merton College\, Oxford\, and Professor of Early Modern History at Oxford University.  His talk draws on findings from an Economic and Social Research Council project\, Everyday Life and Fatal History in Sixteenth-Century England.  He is co-author of the book\, An Accidental History of Tudor England\, published in June 2025. \nVisitors are very welcome to attend our meetings (suggested donation £3). \nDoors open at 7 pm
URL:https://www.radleyhistoryclub.org.uk/event/everyday-life-and-accidental-death-in-16th-century-oxfordshire-and-berkshire/
LOCATION:Radley Church\, Church Road\, Radley\, Abingdon\, Oxfordshire\, OX14 2JN
CATEGORIES:Speaker meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260112T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260112T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T072617
CREATED:20250824T081502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250824T094822Z
UID:3883-1768246200-1768251600@www.radleyhistoryclub.org.uk
SUMMARY:Wick Hall: the story of a house and a family
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Richard Dudding \nRichard’s talk draws on his research for his new book about Wick Hall and the Dockar Drysdale family\, which at one time owned almost all the land and cottages in Radley. More about the book and how to buy a copy \nRichard is the archivist for both Wick Hall and for the Radley History Club. He has written about several aspects of the village’s history\, including manor\, church\, land and buildings (all three books published by Radley History Club). \nVisitors are very welcome to attend our meetings (suggested donation £3). \nDoors open at 7 pm
URL:https://www.radleyhistoryclub.org.uk/event/wick-hall-the-story-of-a-house-and-a-family/
LOCATION:Radley Church\, Church Road\, Radley\, Abingdon\, Oxfordshire\, OX14 2JN
CATEGORIES:Speaker meeting
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251110T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251110T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T072617
CREATED:20250824T081218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251102T094654Z
UID:3881-1762803000-1762808400@www.radleyhistoryclub.org.uk
SUMMARY:From Roman Britain to Early Anglo-Saxon England: archaeological evidence from Dorchester-on-Thames
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Paul Booth \nPaul describes the 2007-2018 excavation project at nearby Dorchester and discusses the significance of its findings. Paul Booth is a former senior project manager at Oxford Archaeology and was one of the directors of the joint Oxford University Institute of Archaeology/Oxford Archaeology excavation project at Dorchester-on-Thames from 2008 to 2018. \nVisitors are very welcome to attend our meetings (suggested donation £3). \nDoors open at 7 pm \nNote: Club meetings are returning to Radley Church with effect from this meeting.
URL:https://www.radleyhistoryclub.org.uk/event/from-roman-britain-to-early-anglo-saxon-england-archaeological-evidence-from-dorchester-on-thames/
LOCATION:Radley Church\, Church Road\, Radley\, Abingdon\, Oxfordshire\, OX14 2JN
CATEGORIES:Speaker meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251013T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251013T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T072617
CREATED:20250824T081034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T173553Z
UID:3879-1760383800-1760389200@www.radleyhistoryclub.org.uk
SUMMARY:CHANGE OF VENUE: 'Some may question its flavour\, but none its potency': a history of brewing in Oxford
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Liz Woolley \nOver the centuries\, brewing in Oxford became big business. Liz’s talk examines how and why Oxford’s brewing trade flourished.  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’. \nVisitors are very welcome to attend our meetings (suggested donation £3). \nDoors open at 7 pm \nDue to delayed building work at Radley Church\, the meeting will be held in the Church Room next to the Church (see map).  Please use the car park serving the Church and the primary school. \nChurch Room\, Radley
URL:https://www.radleyhistoryclub.org.uk/event/some-may-question-its-flavour-but-none-its-potency-a-history-of-brewing-in-oxford-a-history-of-brewing-in-oxford/
LOCATION:Church Room\, Radley\, Church Road\, Radley\, OX14 2JN
CATEGORIES:Speaker meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250908T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250908T204500
DTSTAMP:20260415T072617
CREATED:20240820T105711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T103033Z
UID:3283-1757359800-1757364300@www.radleyhistoryclub.org.uk
SUMMARY:CHANGE OF VENUE: More than Three Men in a Boat: the rise and fall of pleasure boating on the Thames
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Simon Wenham \nSimon looks at the changes in the use of the river Thames above London over the past 150 years and why its popularity for recreational boating grew dramatically and then declined. 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. \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. \nDue to the ongoing building work at Radley Church\, the meeting will be held in the Church Room next to the Church (see map).  Please use the car park serving the Church and the primary school.
URL:https://www.radleyhistoryclub.org.uk/event/more-than-three-men-in-a-boat-the-rise-and-fall-of-pleasure-boating-on-the-thames/
LOCATION:Church Room\, Radley\, Church Road\, Radley\, OX14 2JN
CATEGORIES:Speaker meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250908T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250908T194500
DTSTAMP:20260415T072617
CREATED:20240820T110019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250824T112003Z
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SUMMARY:CHANGE OF VENUE: 2025 Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The 28th Annual General Meeting of Radley History Club \nThis will be followed by a talk by Simon Wenham on the history of pleasure boating on the River Thames. Details of the talk \nDue to the ongoing building work at Radley Church\, the AGM and the talk will be in the Church Room next to the Church (see map).  Please use the car park serving the Church and the primary school.
URL:https://www.radleyhistoryclub.org.uk/event/2025-annual-general-meeting/
LOCATION:Church Room\, Radley\, Church Road\, Radley\, OX14 2JN
CATEGORIES:AGM
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250714T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250714T204500
DTSTAMP:20260415T072617
CREATED:20240820T105155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T111311Z
UID:3281-1752521400-1752525900@www.radleyhistoryclub.org.uk
SUMMARY:CHANGE OF VENUE What a Liberty! Memorable moments along Oxford’s ancient boundaries
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Mark Davies \nMark presents dramatic and amusing incidents from five centuries of ceremonial circuits by Oxford’s mayors of the city’s boundaries which were mainly defined by its waterways. Although serious in intent\, numerous pub stops often resulted in ‘high jinks’ and ‘irresponsible jollity’. Mark is an Oxford local historian\, author\, public speaker\, guide\, and publisher with a particular focus on the city’s waterways. \nVisitors are very welcome to attend our meetings (suggested donation £3). \nDoors open at 7 pm. \nDue to building work at Radley Church\, the meeting will be held in the Church Room next to the Church (see map).  Please use the car park serving the Church and the primary school.
URL:https://www.radleyhistoryclub.org.uk/event/what-a-liberty-memorable-moments-along-oxfords-ancient-boundaries/
LOCATION:Church Room\, Radley\, Church Road\, Radley\, OX14 2JN
CATEGORIES:Speaker meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250609T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250609T204500
DTSTAMP:20260415T072617
CREATED:20240820T102855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T164842Z
UID:3276-1749497400-1749501900@www.radleyhistoryclub.org.uk
SUMMARY:CHANGE OF VENUE The Fitzharrys Manor Estate – from Medieval Knights to Atomic Spies
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Mike Evans \nMike presents the history of this part of north Abingdon from the time of Abingdon Abbey to its links with Klaus Fuchs and other atomic spies in the post-war period when the houses were built there for the families of scientists working at the Atomic Energy Research Establishment at Harwell.  Mike lives in Abingdon and is a former head of archives at Historic England. \nVisitors are very welcome to attend our meetings (suggested donation £3). \nDoors open at 7 pm. \nDue to building work at Radley Church\, the meeting will be held in the Church Room next to the Church (see map).  Please use the car park serving the Church and the primary school. \nChurch Room\, Radley
URL:https://www.radleyhistoryclub.org.uk/event/the-fitzharrys-estate-from-medieval-knights-to-atomic-spies/
LOCATION:Church Room\, Radley\, Church Road\, Radley\, OX14 2JN
CATEGORIES:Speaker meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250512T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250512T204500
DTSTAMP:20260415T072617
CREATED:20240819T161504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T111221Z
UID:3272-1747078200-1747082700@www.radleyhistoryclub.org.uk
SUMMARY:CHANGE OF VENUE Putting Radley on the Map: from Gough to Google
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: John Leighfield \nJohn’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. \nVisitors are very welcome to attend our meetings (suggested donation £3). \nDoors open at 7 pm. \nDue to building work at Radley Church\, the meeting will be held in the Church Room next to the Church (see map).  Please use the car park serving the Church and the primary school. \nChurch Room\, Radley
URL:https://www.radleyhistoryclub.org.uk/event/putting-radley-on-the-map-from-gough-to-google/
LOCATION:Church Room\, Radley\, Church Road\, Radley\, OX14 2JN
CATEGORIES:Speaker meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250414T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250414T204500
DTSTAMP:20260415T072617
CREATED:20240820T102433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T182807Z
UID:3274-1744659000-1744663500@www.radleyhistoryclub.org.uk
SUMMARY:CHANGE OF DATE Early women professional gardeners\, including the founders of Waterperry
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Katherine Bradley \nKatherine describes the lives and work of some of the pioneering women gardeners who had a major impact on garden design\, with particular reference to notable local examples.  Katherine is particularly interested in 19th and 20th century women’s history linked to Oxfordshire. \nVisitors are very welcome to attend our meetings (suggested donation £3). \nDoors open at 7 pm. \nThe building work at Radley Church will not now be starting until after Easter and so the meeting will be held in Radley Church as usual.
URL:https://www.radleyhistoryclub.org.uk/event/early-women-professional-gardeners-including-the-founders-of-waterperry/
LOCATION:Radley Church\, Church Road\, Radley\, Abingdon\, Oxfordshire\, OX14 2JN
CATEGORIES:Speaker meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250310T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250310T204500
DTSTAMP:20260415T072617
CREATED:20240819T160409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250316T163009Z
UID:3268-1741635000-1741639500@www.radleyhistoryclub.org.uk
SUMMARY:Motopolis versus the Meadow
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Maurice East \nMaurice 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 leads walking tours around the city. \nVisitors are very welcome to attend our meetings (suggested donation £3). \nDoors open at 7 pm. \nThe building work at Radley Church will not now be starting until after Easter and so the meeting will be held in Radley Church as usual. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.radleyhistoryclub.org.uk/event/metropolis-versus-the-meadow/
LOCATION:Radley Church\, Church Road\, Radley\, Abingdon\, Oxfordshire\, OX14 2JN
CATEGORIES:Speaker meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250210T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250210T204500
DTSTAMP:20260415T072617
CREATED:20240819T160103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T150609Z
UID:3266-1739215800-1739220300@www.radleyhistoryclub.org.uk
SUMMARY:A walk along the Thames Path from Oxford to Pangbourne
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Bill King \nBill 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. \nVisitors are very welcome to attend our meetings (suggested donation £3). If you’d like to join Radley History Club\, you can download a membership form here. \nDoors open at 7 pm.
URL:https://www.radleyhistoryclub.org.uk/event/a-walk-along-the-thames-path-from-oxford-to-pangbourne/
LOCATION:Radley Church\, Church Road\, Radley\, Abingdon\, Oxfordshire\, OX14 2JN
CATEGORIES:Speaker meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250113T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250113T204500
DTSTAMP:20260415T072617
CREATED:20240819T155600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T163951Z
UID:3264-1736796600-1736801100@www.radleyhistoryclub.org.uk
SUMMARY:Radley: the thousand-year evolution of a manor
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Richard Dudding \nRichard 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. \nRichard’s talk is based on his research for the book\, Radley Manor and Village: a thousand year story\, published by Radley History Club in 2019. \nVisitors are very welcome to attend our meetings (suggested donation £3). \nDoors open at 7 pm.
URL:https://www.radleyhistoryclub.org.uk/event/radley-the-thousand-year-evolution-of-a-manor/
LOCATION:Radley Church\, Church Road\, Radley\, Abingdon\, Oxfordshire\, OX14 2JN
CATEGORIES:Speaker meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241209T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241209T220000
DTSTAMP:20260415T072617
CREATED:20240819T155055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241111T170110Z
UID:3260-1733770800-1733781600@www.radleyhistoryclub.org.uk
SUMMARY:Club Christmas Dinner at Cosener's House\, Abingdon
DESCRIPTION:This year’s Christmas DInner for Club members and their partners is on Monday 9th December (7 for 7.30 pm) at Cosener’s House\, Abbey Close\, Abingdon. \nFull details of the event\, including a booking form\, have been sent to members. \nMenu choices and payment are required by Wednesday 20th November. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.radleyhistoryclub.org.uk/event/christmas-event-details-to-follow/
LOCATION:Cosener’s House\, Abingdon\, 15-16 Abbey Close\, Abingdon\, OX14 3JD
CATEGORIES:Social event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241111T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241111T204500
DTSTAMP:20260415T072617
CREATED:20240819T154952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T164005Z
UID:3256-1731353400-1731357900@www.radleyhistoryclub.org.uk
SUMMARY:Rationing and Cooking for Victory: a fair share for all
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Karen Wiles \nKaren 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. \nVisitors are very welcome to attend our meetings (suggested donation £3). \nDoors open at 7 pm.
URL:https://www.radleyhistoryclub.org.uk/event/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:20241014T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241014T204500
DTSTAMP:20260415T072617
CREATED:20240819T153622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T164026Z
UID:3249-1728934200-1728938700@www.radleyhistoryclub.org.uk
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240909T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240909T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T072617
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240909T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240909T194500
DTSTAMP:20260415T072617
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240708T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240708T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T072617
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240610T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240610T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T072617
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240513T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240513T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T072617
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240408T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240408T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T072617
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:20260415T072617
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240212T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240212T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T072617
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240108T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240108T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T072617
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231113T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231113T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T072617
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231009T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231009T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T072617
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230911T194500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230911T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T072617
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230911T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230911T193000
DTSTAMP:20260415T072617
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230710T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230710T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T072617
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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