Talks & Events

Explore our upcoming talks and events, where art, culture, and history come to life through engaging discussions, expert insights, and interactive experiences. Talks are delivered in person at the Coach House at the Museum and simultaneously via Zoom.

A History of Brewing in Oxford
Jan
8

A History of Brewing in Oxford

Some may question its flavour, but none its potency”: A history of brewing in Oxford' by local historian Liz Woolley

As early as the 13th century, professional commercial brewers had begun to appear in Oxford, and brewing became big business, both in the colleges and in the town. There were brewhouses in the castle and at the Radcliffe Infirmary, and by the 19th century the place was awash with
beer: in 1883 it was reported that there were no fewer than 319 licensed premises in the city, and that more money was being spent on alcohol than on food. This talk will examine how and why – despite Temperance efforts – Oxford’s brewing trade flourished.

Contact the friendsoftheoxfordshiremuseum@gmail.com if you would like an invite.

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Cemeteries of Oxford
Mar
5

Cemeteries of Oxford

It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

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The Lost Villages of Oxfordshire
Nov
6

The Lost Villages of Oxfordshire

It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

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Museum Resource Centre
Sept
12

Museum Resource Centre

It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

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The Foundling Hospital
Sept
4

The Foundling Hospital

It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

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