Life in the floodplain
During lockdown, historian Dr Joanna Innes produced a new website/blog examining different aspects of Oxford’s waterways. Among the topics she covers are... Read More
The history of camping in Britain
Modern camping is usually thought of as a land-based activity that occurs in campsites or is associated with certain clubs, like the... Read More
Rare Edwardian boat-building photos from Salter Bros Ltd (part 3)
Below are the third of a collection of rare photos of boats built by Salter Bros Ltd around the beginning of the... Read More
Rare Edwardian boat-building photos from Salter Bros Ltd (part 2)
Below are the second of a collection of rare photos of boats built by Salter Bros Ltd around the beginning of the... Read More
Rare Edwardian boat-building photos from Salter Bros Ltd (part 1)
Below are the first of a collection of rare photos of boats built by Salter Bros Ltd around the beginning of the... Read More
Interview with Kenneth Strange (Thames talk 8)
Interview with Kenneth Strange, 22 April 2017 (This is one of eight ‘Thames talk’ interviews with those working on the river from... Read More
Interview with Richard Tyrrell (Thames talk 7)
Interview with Richard Tyrrell in Oxford, 12 November 2015 (This is one of eight ‘Thames talk’ interviews with those working on the... Read More
Interview with John Salter (Thames talk 6)
Interview with John Salter in Kidlington, 20 December 2011 (This is one of eight ‘Thames talk’ interviews with those working on the... Read More
Interview with Bill Dunckley (Thames talk 5)
Interview with Bill Dunckley in Oxford, 3 March 2010 (This is one of eight ‘Thames talk’ interviews with those working on the... Read More
Interview with Albert Andrews (Thames talk 4)
Interview with Albert Andrews in Oxford, 26 March 2005 (This is one of eight ‘Thames talk’ interviews with those working on the... Read More