The society’s meetings are held in the iconic building in the Market Place at the centre of Faringdon known as ‘The Old Town Hall. Meetings are held on the third Wednesday of the month starting at 7.45 p.m. with doors open from 7.30 p.m. Visitors are welcome, small charge of £5 (cash please). Annual membership is £25, due at the October meeting. For further details please contact us here.
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PROGRAMME 2026 18th March 2026 THE WILTS & BERKS CANAL past, present and future Martin Buckland The canal opened in 1810 but had a chequered career until closure in 1914. In 1977 restoration began in a few places but in 2004 restoration of the entire 62 miles was decided upon for this major East to West canal link. 15th April 2026 OLIVER CROMWELL Bjorn Watson Oliver Cromwell (25 April 1599 – 3 September 1658) was an English statesman, farmer and soldier, widely regarded as one of the most important figures in British history. 20th May 2026 THE MEN WHO BUILT OXFORD Liz Woolley Oxford’s population doubled and its footprint almost quadrupled during the Victorian period: presentation of some of the characters involved in this enormous expansion of the city. 17th June 2026 STORIES OF OXFORD CASTLE Mark Davies Crimes, escapes and punishments of the 17th- and 18th-century. 15th July 2026 SUMMER SPECIAL – MEMBERS ONLY Venue and time differ from other meetings. |