Oxfordshire Past



The next Oxfordshire Past is planned to be on 14th June 2025 in Faringdon - more details to follow.

Every year, the OAHS holds an annual meeting for members, local societies and interested non-members. It is a day of short talks with display stands about the history, architecture and archaeology of the county. Each year it moves to a new town in the county and partners with a different local group or society. It is an opportunity for like-minded people to get together and hear about new and ongoing research in the county. It is a chance for members to meet the OAHS committee and to meet up with old friends and make new ones. It also includes the AGM which is held at the start of the event.

If you would like to have a stall or advertise a project, publication or new research at the next OxPast, please contact Becky Peacock

This year Oxfordshire Past was held at The John Paul II Centre in Bicester on Saturday 15th June 2024 and we were pleased to be partnering with the Bicester Local History Society (BLHS). The day once again involved a diverse programme of talks with a range of stalls and exhibits to visit throughout the day.

The venue is located in the heart of the town, with good access to nearby rail and bus networks as well as local car parks, with easy access from the A34, M40 and A41. There is parking at the venue, with 30 spaces available. Address of the venue is John Paul II Centre, Causeway, Bicester OX26 6AW.

Booking Tickets cost £10 and includes tea/coffee during the day and may be purchased in advance using the link below (there is a limit to the number of places so book early to avoid disappointment). Online payments are preferred but you may send a cheque made payable to OAHS along with your name and full address to Becky Peacock, Oxfordshire Past, Janus House, Osney Mead, Oxford OX2 0ES.

Refreshments There will be two refreshment breaks of 30 minutes in the event with complimentary tea and coffee included in the ticket price. There is a 1 hour lunch break where catering is not provided. However there are places across the town to enjoy a light lunch or you are more than welcome to bring a picnic or packed lunch with you.

Accessibility There are accessible toilets at the venue and refreshments will be served in the same room as the event. The venue has audio-visual support and a hearing loop and details of this and other accessibility information will be provided with your ticket when you book or is on the website.

If you would like to be a future host, offer a talk or bring a stall for your organisation to Oxfordshire Past, please contact Becky Peacock



Previous Oxfordshire Past events, locations and their co-hosts

Are you and your society or organisation interested in partnering with us for future events? If you would like to be a host or bring a stall for your organisation to Oxfordshire Past, please contact Becky Peacock
15th June 2024BicesterJohn Paul II CentreProgramme
17th June 2023AbingdonAbingdon GuildhallProgramme
9th July 2022BanburyBanbury Museum and GalleryProgramme
12th June 2021OnlineProgramme
13th June 2020BanburyBanbury Museum and GalleryCANCELLED
8th June 2019WitneyThe Corn ExchangeProgramme
17th June 2018DeddingtonSt Peter and St Paul ChurchProgramme
17th June 2017ThameBarns CentreProgramme
7th June 2016AbingdonAAAHS, Northcourt Centre
4th June 2015Chipping NortonChipping Norton History Society and Museum
31st May 2014Woodstock Community CentreOxfordshire Museum, Woodstock
1st June 2013Kidlington, Exeter HallKidlington Historical SocietyProgramme
9th June 2012Henley, d:two CentreHenley on Thames A&HG
4th June 2011WitneyW&DH&AS
5th June 2010Benson, Village HallThe Bensington SocietyProgramme
30th May 2009Wallingford, Centre 70TWHASProgramme
7th June 2008BlewburyBlewbury Village SocietyProgramme
19th May 2007Thame, Barns CentreThame Local History Society
3rd June 2006Bicester, Courtyard CentreBicester LHSProgramme
7th May 2005Eynsham, Village HallEynsham HSProgramme
22nd May 2004Deddington, Windmill CentreDeddington & District HS
10th May 2003Wallingford, Baptist HallTWHAS
13th April 2002Abingdon, Northcourt CentreAAAHS
12th May 2001Benson, Village HallThe Bensington Society
29th April 2000Witney, Congregational ChurchWHAS
8th May 1999Shipton under WychwoodWychwoods LHS, New Beaconsfield Hall
18th April 1998Goring-on-Thames, Village HallSOAG
12th April 1997Abingdon, Northcourt CentreAAAHS
1996Wallingford, Centre 70TWHAS
13th May 1995Kidlington, Exeter HallKidlington Historical Society