Friends of VDM Talk - The City of Oxford in the Civil Wars 1642-6
The Vale & Downland Museum, Wantage, OX12 8BL
Thursday 15th October 2026
Join the Friends of the Vale & Downland Museum and speaker Stephen Barker for another fascinating talk
The City of Oxford in the Civil Wars 1642-6
This talk looks at Oxford's role as Royalist capital through the eyes of some of the people who were present, assesses the impact of the war on the city and surrounding area and highlights what remains of the defences to this day. The presentation also looks at the impact of the tension between town and gown, the extent of the city's rapid population growth and the roles played by significant individuals. It also looks at the Leveller Rebellion of 1649 in the City.
Tickets:
Members of the Friends £5 each (requires a password)
Visitors £7 each
Doors open at 7pm for a 7.30pm start.
Find out more information about the Friends of the Vale & Downland Museum here
The City of Oxford in the Civil Wars 1642-6
This talk looks at Oxford's role as Royalist capital through the eyes of some of the people who were present, assesses the impact of the war on the city and surrounding area and highlights what remains of the defences to this day. The presentation also looks at the impact of the tension between town and gown, the extent of the city's rapid population growth and the roles played by significant individuals. It also looks at the Leveller Rebellion of 1649 in the City.
Tickets:
Members of the Friends £5 each (requires a password)
Visitors £7 each
Doors open at 7pm for a 7.30pm start.
Find out more information about the Friends of the Vale & Downland Museum here
