The Society meets on the third Wednesday in the month in the Old Town Hall, Gloucester Street, Faringdon, Faringdon, SN7 7HL, visitors are very welcome. We sometimes have a visiting
Event Details
The Society meets on the third Wednesday in the month in the Old Town Hall, Gloucester Street, Faringdon, Faringdon, SN7 7HL, visitors are very welcome. We sometimes have a visiting speaker to talk about their research into local issues.
The meetings start at 7:45 pm, doors open at 7:30 pm, and cost £5.00 for non-members. Membership subscriptions of £25 are due at the October meeting.
18th February 2026
WOMEN OF BLETCHLEY PARK
Bill King
18th March 2026
THE WILTS & BERKS CANAL past, present and future
Martin Buckland
The canal opened in 1810 but had a chequered career until closure in 1914. In 1977 restoration began in a few places but in 2004 restoration of the entire 62 miles was decided upon for this major East to West canal link.
15th April 2026
CROMWELL
Bjorn Watson
20th May 2026
THE MEN WHO BUILT OXFORD
Liz Woolley
Oxford’s population doubled and its footprint almost quadrupled during the Victorian period: presentation of some of the characters involved in this enormous expansion of the city.
17th June 2026
STORIES OF OXFORD CASTLE
Mark Davies
Crimes, escapes and punishments of the 17th- and 18th-century.
15th July 2026
SUMMER SPECIAL – MEMBERS ONLY
Venue and time may differ from other meetings.