Museum of Oxford unveils its 2026 programme
In Blog, FeaturedA year of community stories, talks and events begins this January, alongside a small entrance charge.
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Port Meadow Bailey Bridge – over 75 years of good service!
In Blog, FeaturedThis rather utilitarian WW2 era bridge was erected in under two hours on 7th September 1947.
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The Taken Road Which Made All the Difference: Honouring the Legacy of Oxford’s Prominent Women
In Blog, FeaturedOxford has seen its fair share of women who have fought to be more than simply footnotes in...
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Pink Times – A Response to Section 28
In Blog, FeaturedNovember 2023 marked twenty years since the repeal of Section 28. Introduced in 1988, Section 28 was a...
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Mary Sophia Merivale: Oxford’s First Female Councillor
In Blog, FeaturedWho was the first female councillor in Oxford and what do we know about her?
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Dig In! Oxford Food Stories – Oxford Sauce
In Blog, FeaturedWhen it comes to describing what ‘Oxford Sauce’ is, many would likely differ in their answers, if they...
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Museum of Oxford Funds Upcoming Biography for Local Black British Hero Charlie Hutchison (1918-1993)
In Blog, FeaturedThe Peter McQuitty Bursary, a research bursary awarded by the Museum of Oxford to fund local heritage projects...
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How Oxford Became the Home of the Oldest Surviving English Newspaper
In Blog, FeaturedEven though the printing press was introduced to England in 1476, it was only in the 16th century...
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How the Jewish community of Oxford brought coffee to England
In Blog, FeaturedThe first Jewish settlements in the United Kingdom
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A Municipal Airport for Oxford
In Blog, FeaturedIn 1929, flying pioneer Alan Cobham launched his Municipal Aerodrome Campaign to encourage Town Councils to build local...
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