May 10, 2021
7:15 PM - 9:30 PM
Else Churchill will talk to us about the issues that may arise when trying to research your ancestors in the period of the English Civil Wars. Before the talk starts at 8pm there will be several breakout rooms.
May 24, 2021
7:15 PM - 9:00 PM
by John Frearson; this talk commences at 8:00pm. The talk will take place via Zoom.
June 14, 2021
7:15 PM - 10:00 PM
Founded in 1731, The Gentleman’s Magazine was the world’s first magazine, reporting domestic and foreign news. This talk provides an introduction to the magazine, explores its value for family and local historians.
June 28, 2021
7:15 PM - 9:30 PM
by Paul Gaskell; this talk, which will be preceded by the Society's AGM, commences at 8:00pm. It will take place via Zoom.
July 12, 2021
7:15 PM - 9:20 PM
Stephen Gill will show us some techniques to allow us to date old photographs. Putting a date to a photograph may allow better identification of who is actually in the photograph and maybe why the photograph was taken in the first place.
July 26, 2021
7:15 PM - 9:00 PM
by Mark Davies; this talk commences at 8:00pm. If Exeter Hall is not open, the talk will take place via Zoom.
August 9, 2021
7:15 PM - 9:30 PM
In this talk John Vigar will look at some of the notable Oxfordshire Churches and discuss their architure, fixings and fittings. John Vigar`s specialist subject is ecclesiology – the study of church architecture and associated topics. He has written extensively on the subject and leads regular tours to churches across England, both as part of his own programme of activities, and for other organisations including Denman College and The Ecclesiological Society.
September 13, 2021
7:15 PM - 10:00 PM
Ian Waller, will talk about what records are available for researching your Agriculural Labourers.
November 22, 2021
7:15 PM - 9:00 PM
Exeter Hall, Kidlington
by Tim Healey; this talk commences at 8:00pm.
