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 2024-25
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.
3rd October 2024 Scandal in Oxfordshire High Society Julie Ann Godson. Tales of the Oxfordshire upper classes from the Tudor period onwards – secret love affairs, poisoning, blackmail, extortion and even murder. Memorial Hall
7th November 2024 Ditchley and Churchill Mike Montagu. Churchill’s use of Ditchley as an alternative retreat to Chequers in the early years of WW2. Memorial Hall
5th December 2024 Roman Settlements in Oxfordshire Paul Booth. Recent finds near Chipping Norton of a Romano-British settlement have attracted excitement and were scheduled as an ancient monument early in 2024. On Zoom
9th January 2025 Women of the Anarchy Sharon Bennett Connolly. The story of women who controlled politics during the turbulent twelfth century, particularly Empress Matilda and her cousin, Queen Matilda of Boulogne based in Oxford. On Zoom
6th February 2025 Dad’s Underground Army: The Auxiliary Units of the British Resistance Bill King. How Coleshill House was requisitioned as a top-secret training HQ as part of precautions in case of a German invasion. Memorial Hall
6th March 2025 Immersed, sprinkled or washed: exploring the history of Charlbury’s churches through the prism of baptism Alison Butler. How the different traditions of baptism arose and how changing attitudes affect the practice. Memorial Hall
3rd April 2025 The Civil War in the Cotswolds Simon Randall. The importance of the Cotswolds when the King’s HQ was in Oxford, and the many battles fought here. Memorial Hall
1st May 2025 (date to be confirmed) The Wychwood Forest Trust Neil Clennell. How we can support nature recovery in our locality. Memorial Hall
To attend our talks, please join the Society.
Individual membership: £10.00 per annum
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