Today’s Yuletide celebrations grew from a mixture of pagan customs, folklore and royal fashions. Sean will tell us about the origins of many of our Christmas traditions, from Advent to Yule logs, including the three Cs - Cards, Carols and Crackers. The Deddington & District History Society exists to foster interest in the […]
Chocolate Anny Sharman Tea hostesses: Kate Williams & Susan Twiddy Vote of Thanks: Moira Byast
Victor Ince: The History of Upton House and the Family This talk will take us through the history of the Samuel family, their journey to fame and the purchase of Upton House and its use as a place for their love of art.
Do women make better Spies than men? Melanie King Tea hostesses: Anne Anderson & Yvonne Twomey Vote of Thanks: Susan Twiddy
Ian Robinson (Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum): Home Fires: Life on the Oxfordshire Home Front This talk will tell us about how civilians lived and contributed to the war effort and will be illustrated by a selection of objects held at the museum from World Wars I and II.
Annual Meeting Tea hostesses: Committee
