West Oxfordshire
Properties and events in West Oxfordshire
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Blanket Hall Historical Walk
Witney Blanket Hall was built in 1721, and for 150 years has been the home of the Company of Witney Blanket Weavers and the principal public hall in the town. The woollen history in Witney is extraordinary, this fantastic walk will help carry you back.
Kelmscott Manor
Celebrate Kelmscott Manor’s history with a range of free creative activities! ‘Heaven on Earth’ for William Morris, the Manor and its surroundings inspired residents in their creative pursuits which visitors can continue today.
North Leigh Roman Villa Open Days
English Heritage Volunteers will be hosting two open days of the site where the public will be able to view the ruins and see and hear about some of the conservation works across the site.
Reducing Bus Heights to fit under Oxford Railway Bridge
Double-decker buses often came to grief under the Oxford Railway Bridge. The talk will explain why the first buses were high and describe later bus designs reducing their height. Participants will have no access to the the rest of the museum.
St Martin's Church Sandford St Martin
Explore interesting late 12th/early 13th-century church, listed Grade II*, in rural setting: Norman font, Royal Arms of Elizabeth I (1602), chancel rebuilt by G.E. Street (1856); John Piper window depicting St Martin and the beggar (1973).
St Martin's Church, Sandford St Martin
Historic church, listed Grade II*, with interesting features in rural setting
Talk "The Ups and Downs in the development of the Bicycle"
How did a volcanic eruption trigger the invention of the first bicycle? The talk will describe its development during the 19th century referring to Historic Cycles on display. Participants will not have access to the Bus or Morris Motors museums.
Witney and District Museum - Family History Day
A chance to view some of our rarely seen records and get help with researching your family tree!