Oral History Group presentation on ‘Radley during Covid’

Radley Church Church Road, Radley, Abingdon, Oxfordshire

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. Visitors are very welcome to attend our meetings (suggested donation […]

A Man and his Shed – Herbert George Mullard and the Cowley Concrete Company, 1895 to 1976

Radley Church Church Road, Radley, Abingdon, Oxfordshire

Speaker: Martin Buckland Martin 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 […]

Rationing and Cooking for Victory: a fair share for all

Radley Church Church Road, Radley, Abingdon, Oxfordshire

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 […]

Club Christmas Dinner at Cosener’s House, Abingdon

Cosener's House, Abingdon 15-16 Abbey Close, Abingdon

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. Full details of the event, including a booking form, have been sent to members. Menu choices and payment are required by Wednesday 20th November.    

£25.00

Radley: the thousand-year evolution of a manor

Radley Church Church Road, Radley, Abingdon, Oxfordshire

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 […]