CHANGE OF DATE Early women professional gardeners, including the founders of Waterperry
Radley Church Church Road, Radley, Abingdon, OxfordshireSpeaker: Katherine Bradley Katherine 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. Visitors are very welcome to attend our meetings (suggested donation […]
CHANGE OF DATE AND VENUE Putting Radley on the Map: from Gough to Google
Radley Church Church Road, Radley, Abingdon, OxfordshireSpeaker: 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 […]
CHANGE OF VENUE The Fitzharrys Manor Estate – from Medieval Knights to Atomic Spies
Church Room, Radley Church Road, RadleySpeaker: Mike Evans Mike 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 […]
What a Liberty! Memorable moments along Oxford’s ancient boundaries
Radley Church Church Road, Radley, Abingdon, OxfordshireSpeaker: Mark Davies Mark 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 […]
2025 Annual General Meeting
Radley Church Church Road, Radley, Abingdon, OxfordshireThe 26th Annual General Meeting of Radley History Club This will be followed by a talk by Simon Wenham on the history of pleasure boating on the River Thames. Details of the talk