The Charlbury Society was formed in 1949 to foster an understanding and interest in the history of Charlbury and Oxfordshire, and to encourage interest in the character and appearance of the town. It does this by supporting the museum and through a series of talks and outings to places of interest. Meetings are held once a month, usually on the first Thursday of each month between October and May.
Talks for 2025-26
Talks take place either in person in The Memorial Hall, Charlbury or on Zoom. All start at 7.30pm, usually on the first Thursday of the month. Memorial Hall
2nd October 2025 Twelve Churches Fergus Butler-Gallie, Vicar of Charlbury. A physical and historical journey through the stories of twelve churches around the world. Memorial Hall
6th November 2025 Oxfordshire Uncorked: a guide to our local vineyards Marcus Rees.
4th December 2025 Lord Nuffield’s great generosity Liz Woolley. The legacy of one of Britain’s most generous benefactors. On Zoom
8th January 2026 Net Zero: Food, Farming and Land Use Julie Ingram. What the transition to net zero means for farming and land use in our landscape. On Zoom
5th February 2026 Brunel, GWR and the Cotswold Line Tim Bryan. The story of how this great railway innovator changed the British landscape for ever. Memorial Hall
5th March 2026 Charlbury welcomes bumblebees Gill Perkins. How we can help these important and cherished bees to thrive in our environment. Memorial Hall
2nd April 2026 The Oxfordshire Lieutenancy Marjorie Glasgow. Marjorie will explain the many ways she and her team of deputies work to broaden community connections across Oxfordshire. Memorial Hall
7th May 2026 Oxfordshire on Canvas Marie-Louise Kerr. A talk exploring how the landscape and cityscape of Oxfordshire have inspired artists for centuries. Memorial Hall
To attend our talks, please join the Society.
Individual membership: £10.00 per annum
For further information contact
or visit http://www.charlburysociety.org.uk
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