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Meeting date :- 17 September 2008
Subject and speaker :- Stories of Oxford Castle - a talk by Mark Davies
Narrative :-
The new season opens with a stirring account of dungeons and dunghills by speaker Mark Davies. The history of Oxford Castle is interwoven with that of its waterways. Many colourful characters were imprisoned within the castle walls and these stories of escape, hard labour, transportation and execution expose the harsh social and political conditions of life for many in the 18th century.
Author :- Jill Puckering
Date written :- 07.08.08
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Meeting date :- 15 October 2008
Subject and speaker :- A Pinch of Salt - Tales of Forty Years at Sea - a talk by Bill Davies
Narrative :-
In 'A Pinch of Salt', Bill Davies gave an hilarious account of his time in the Royal Navy, with some historical background and interesting photos. He spent forty years at sea and touched on the importance of seaborne trade and defences to an island nation. The illustrated talk was laced with nautical humour, yarns and a peaceful surprise!
Author :- Jill Puckering
Date written :- 07.11.08
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Meeting date :- 19 November 2008
Subject and speaker :- AGM & Bloxham Water - a talk by Tony Bovis
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Author :- Cyndy Sheppy
Date written :- 07.08.08
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Meeting date :- 21 January 2009
Subject and speaker :- Place Names for the Anglo-Saxon Traveller - a talk by Ann Cole
Narrative :-
Ann Cole, who is an expert on this subject, will talk about Place Names for the Anglo–Saxon Traveller. Illiterate and mapless – how did the people of Anglo –Saxon England find their way on long journeys? Are there still clues for us in the place names they chose? Slides will illustrate some of the names and features that we can go and look at for ourselves.
Author :- Jill Puckering
Date written :- 07.11.08
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Meeting date :- 18 February 2009
Subject and speaker :- Warriner and his Windmill - a talk by Glynn Stanley
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Author :- Cyndy Sheppy
Date written :- 07.08.08
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Meeting date :- 18 March 2009
Subject and speaker :- High Society at Astrop Spa - a talk by Deborah Hayter
Narrative :-
Many people know about watering places such as Leamington Spa and Cheltenham Spa but have not heard about the many small spas dotted around the country in the 18th and 19th centuries. Not on did visitors take the waters for their health, they enjoyed the many entertainments on offer. Come along to the Jubilee Hall at 8.00pm to hear all about it.
Author :- Jill Pickering
Date written :- 22.02.09
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Meeting date :- 15 April 2009
Subject and speaker :- A Scandal to God and Man - The Story of Town and Gown in Oxford - a talk by Chris Day
Narrative :-
This is an intriguing story of Town and Gown in Oxford, that is, the history of the University and its relationship with the town. It was very acrimonious and at times physically dangerous. In the 17th century, the Privy Council called it 'a scandal', after receiving complaints about both sides. Chris Day is a noted lecturer and was formerly Chairman of the Oxfordshire Local History Association.
Author :- Jill Puckering
Date written :- 22.02.09
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Meeting date :- 20 May 2009
Subject and speaker :- History of Sporting Guns - a talk by Hugh Hinde
Narrative :-
Hugh Hinde will talk about 'Sporting Guns', beginning around 1650, when shooting was rather 'for the pot' than strictly for sport. As guns developed so did game shooting and a more 'sporting' approach to it. Hugh will show us a number of original guns and maybe fire some blanks. He aslo has some unusual 'finds' from the village.
Author :- Jill Puckering
Date written :- 22.02.09
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