Delve into a fascinating aspect of Oxford’s social history: a spellbinding new technology which captured the imagination of both Town and Gown. With Liz Woolley.

Hear about the remarkable life of Oxfordshire-born Chalie Hutchison: lifelong anti-fascist and trade unionist, and the only known Black British man to fight in the Spanish Civil War. With Dan Poole.

Discover an important moment in the history of protest and trade unionism in Oxfordshire, when a group of determined women defied authority in support of striking agricultural labourers. With Carol Anderson.

Meet Oxford’s real writers and imaginary characters and discover the many forms of wordplay to relish on its streets and walls, in a quirky and lighthearted talk about our city’s love of words and wordplay. With Sean Callery.

Discover how the ripples of discontent of the 1926 General Strike stretched out to Oxford at a time of tumultuous industrial, cultural and social change for the city. With Maurice East.

Find out about Einstein’s visits to Oxford in the 1930s, the efforts to save scholars fleeing from the Nazis, and the refugee scholars’ lives, contributions and legacies. With Victoria Bentata.

Explore the 900-year story of Bartlemas, from its medieval leper hospital and hamlet to its lasting legacy of care and community in East Oxford. With Martin Stott.