Speaker: Bill King Bill 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. Visitors are […]

Speaker: Maurice East Maurice 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 […]

Speaker: 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 […]

Speaker: 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 […]

Speaker: 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 […]