Stunning paintings from Oxfordshire County Museum’s Collection. Includes idyllic views by William Turner (of Oxford) and portraits of colourful local characters such as ‘Old Mettle’ from Banbury. An interesting range of naïve townscapes and contemporary landscapes illustrate how Oxfordshire has changed. Free Admission.
Events and Exhibitions guide
This month
The Soldiers of Oxfordshire are pleased to bring to Woodstock the dramatic photographs of Major Paul Smyth, a Territorial Army solider from Henley, documenting his tour of duty in Afghanistan between April and October 2010. Taken on ground patrols and helicopter sorties they show the country’s stunning landscape and the challenge faced by NATO forces as they attempt to protect its people from insurgents. Free Admission.
A new exhibition about the inspiration, history and creativity behind London transport maps opens on Friday 18 May 2012. Mind the Map: inspiring art, design and cartography will draw on the Museum’s outstanding map collection to explore the themes of journeys, identity and publicity. The exhibition will be the largest of its kind and will include previously unseen historic material and exciting new artworks by leading artists including Simon Patterson, Stephen Walter, Susan Stockwell, Jeremy Wood, Claire Brewster, and Agnes Poitevin-Navarre.
Admission: £13.50 – annual pass. (£10.00 concession) Under 16’s go free.
Type of Fair: General antiquarian and secondhand books often with maps and prints
Times: 10-5
Admission: £1
Type of Fair: General antiquarian and secondhand books with often maps and prints
Opening times: 10-4
Admission £1
Type of Fair: Specialist book fair covering all aspects of the Performing Arts - books, programmes, photographs, autographs, stills etc, and includes extra exhibitors from the Ephemera Society
Times: 11-5
Admission: Free
Opening Times - 11-4
Light refreshments will be available throughout the open hours of the Fair.
Opening times: Friday 2pm - 7pm; Saturday: 10am-4pm
Disabled facilities are provided.
For thousands of years the myths and legends of the Ancient Greeks have inspired the rest of the world. Terrifying monsters, valiant heroes and vengeful gods all play their parts in some of the greatest stories ever told. Our new exhibition tells some of these stories and shows how different societies have interpreted Greek culture to reflect themselves. Although the exhibition is designed particularly with children in mind there will be something for all ages to enjoy, from ancient pots to modern comics.
Enjoy the hustle and bustle of a Georgian Country Fair at Pockerley Waggonway from Thursday 7th to Sunday 10th June 2012. There's lots of traditional Georgian entertainment and Georgian market stalls for all to enjoy. Meet the strolling musicians, pedlars and market traders and find yourself a job at the Squire of Pockerley’s Hiring Fair. A fantastic family day out.
All upcoming exhibitions and events
This exhibition explores how the local landscape has been a source of inspiration for artists from the nineteenth century to the present.
Many artists, including Charles William Brown and Reginald Haggar, lived in and around Stoke-on-Trent, where they painted pictures of the extraordinary industrial landscape. Others, such as Michael Ayrton and Mark Wood, visited the Potteries, creating their own distinctive images of the area.
Overall, the exhibition surveys how artists have pictured the Potteries, from a semi-rural idyll to an industrial metropolis and, more recently, a city undergoing a process of transformation.
10 December – 7 May
Stunning paintings from Oxfordshire County Museum’s Collection. Includes idyllic views by William Turner (of Oxford) and portraits of colourful local characters such as ‘Old Mettle’ from Banbury. An interesting range of naïve townscapes and contemporary landscapes illustrate how Oxfordshire has changed. Free Admission.
The Soldiers of Oxfordshire are pleased to bring to Woodstock the dramatic photographs of Major Paul Smyth, a Territorial Army solider from Henley, documenting his tour of duty in Afghanistan between April and October 2010. Taken on ground patrols and helicopter sorties they show the country’s stunning landscape and the challenge faced by NATO forces as they attempt to protect its people from insurgents. Free Admission.
Type of Fair: General antiquarian and secondhand books with often maps and prints; includes some postcard dealers.
Times: 10.30-4
Admission: £1
Type of Fair: General antiquarian and secondhand books with often maps and prints
Times: 10-4
Admission: £1
A display showing the development and making of a 9ft Anglo-Saxon warrior. This specially commissioned sculpture has been created by internationally renowned local artist Andrew Edwards and has been created in response to the Staffordshire Hoard.
Edwards has taken his inspiration from the Hoard and adorned the figure with 17 individual items observed directly from the breathtaking archaeological find.
The figure has been modelled in clay to create a mould and the finished sculpture will be made of carbon fibre with a traditional bronze-looking finish.
The statue itself will be on public display from 18 May.
We have two fantastic days of workshops, talks and much more. This conference will cater for all our education practitioners, as well as our general enthusiasts. Our conference is a great way to meet other people who share a passion for history, whilst all our primary and secondary workshops will enhance CPD. For more information email Suzannah Stern at suzannah.stern@history.org.uk.
Type of Fair: General antiquarian and secondhand books with often maps and prints
Times: 10-4
Admission: £1
Meet Busy Lizzy as she journeys on through the garden of life. She’s a woman with flower power from long ago, and though ancient she maybe, going to seed she certainly is not. In the morning you can chat with ecological artist Sue Hurrell in Our Secret Garden about gardening for nature's benefit and her 'How Does Your Garden Grow' display.
Children will also be able to make a mask of a mini beast that could be found in the garden and be transformed into a ladybird, beetle or butterfly! Times for craft activity, 10.30am - 3pm, £1.
Type of Fair: General antiquarian and secondhand books with often maps and prints
Times: 10.30-4
Admission: £1
A new exhibition about the inspiration, history and creativity behind London transport maps opens on Friday 18 May 2012. Mind the Map: inspiring art, design and cartography will draw on the Museum’s outstanding map collection to explore the themes of journeys, identity and publicity. The exhibition will be the largest of its kind and will include previously unseen historic material and exciting new artworks by leading artists including Simon Patterson, Stephen Walter, Susan Stockwell, Jeremy Wood, Claire Brewster, and Agnes Poitevin-Navarre.
Admission: £13.50 – annual pass. (£10.00 concession) Under 16’s go free.
Type of Fair: General antiquarian and secondhand books often with maps and prints
Times: 10-5
Admission: £1
Type of Fair: General antiquarian and secondhand books with often maps and prints
Opening times: 10-4
Admission £1
Type of Fair: Specialist book fair covering all aspects of the Performing Arts - books, programmes, photographs, autographs, stills etc, and includes extra exhibitors from the Ephemera Society
Times: 11-5
Admission: Free
Opening Times - 11-4
Light refreshments will be available throughout the open hours of the Fair.
Opening times: Friday 2pm - 7pm; Saturday: 10am-4pm
Disabled facilities are provided.
For thousands of years the myths and legends of the Ancient Greeks have inspired the rest of the world. Terrifying monsters, valiant heroes and vengeful gods all play their parts in some of the greatest stories ever told. Our new exhibition tells some of these stories and shows how different societies have interpreted Greek culture to reflect themselves. Although the exhibition is designed particularly with children in mind there will be something for all ages to enjoy, from ancient pots to modern comics.
Enjoy the hustle and bustle of a Georgian Country Fair at Pockerley Waggonway from Thursday 7th to Sunday 10th June 2012. There's lots of traditional Georgian entertainment and Georgian market stalls for all to enjoy. Meet the strolling musicians, pedlars and market traders and find yourself a job at the Squire of Pockerley’s Hiring Fair. A fantastic family day out.
Type of Fair: General antiquarian and secondhand books with often maps and prints
Times: 10-5
Admission: £1
Type of Fair: Specialist fair for collectors of military, aviation, and naval books
Times: 10 - 5
Admission: Normal admission charge to Museum and Military Vehicle Show, and then free entry to Book Fair
Type of Fair: General antiquarian and secondhand books often with maps and prints
Times: 10.30-4
Admission: £1
Type of Fair: General antiquarian and secondhand books with often maps and prints
Times: 10am - 5pm
Admission: £1
Type of Fair: General antiquarian and secondhand books with often maps and prints
Times: 11-4
Admission: £1
Type of Fair: General antiquarian and secondhand books often with maps and prints
Times: 10-4
Admission: £1
Type of Fair: General antiquarian and secondhand books often with maps and prints
Times: Fri Noon-6, Sat 10-4 PLEASE NOTE FAIR CLOSING TIMES FOR BOTH DAYS
Admission: Free
Opening times: Thursday 12.00-5.30, Friday 9-5.30, Saturday 9-4.30
Admission: £1
Type of Fair: General antiquarian and secondhand books often maps and prints
Times: 10-4.30
Admission: £1
Type of Fair: General antiquarian and secondhand books often with maps and prints
Times: 10-5
Admission: £1
Type of Fair: General antiquarian and secondhand books with often maps and prints
Times: 10-5
Admission: £1
Type of fair: General antiquarian and secondhand books with often maps and prints
Times: 10.30-4.00
Admission: £
Type of Fair: General antiquarian and secondhand books with often maps and prints
Times: Noon-6 Sunday; 10-6 Monday to Saturday
Admission: Free
Type of Fair: General antiquarian and secondhand books with often maps and prints
Times: 10.30-4.00
Admission: £1
Type of Fair: General antiquarian and secondhand books with often maps and prints
Times: 10-4
Admission: £1
Type of Fair: General antiquarian and secondhand books with often maps and prints
Times: 10.30-4.00
Admission: £1
Type of Fair: General antiquarian and secondhand books with often maps and prints
Times: Friday Noon - 7, Saturday 10 - 5
Admission: £2
Type of Fair: General antiquarian and secondhand books with often maps and prints
Times: 10-4
Admission: £1
Type of Fair: General antiquarian and secondhand books with often maps and prints
Times: 10-5 both days
Admission: £1
Type of Fair: General antiquarian and secondhand books with often maps and prints
Times: Saturday - 1-6; Sunday 10.30-4
Entrance: £2
Type of Fair: General antiquarian and secondhand books often with maps and prints
Times: 10-4
Admission: £1
Type of Fair: General antiquarian and secondhand books with often maps and prints
Times: 10-4
Admission: £1
Type of Fair: General antiquarian and secondhand books with often maps and prints
Times: 10-5
Admission: £1
Type of Fair: General antiquarian and secondhand books with often maps and prints
Times: 10.30am-4.00pm
Admission: £1 (a donation is made to the Friends of Joseph Weld Hospice)
Type of fair: General antiquarian and secondhand books with often maps and prints
Times: 10-4pm
Admission: £1
Type of Fair: General antiquarian and secondhand books with often maps and prints; includes some postcard dealers.
Times: 10.30-4
Admission: £1
Type of Fair: General antiquarian and secondhand books with often maps and prints
Times: 10am-4pm
Admission: £1
Type of Fair: General antiquarian and secondhand books often with maps and prints
Times: 10am - 4pm
Admission: £1
Type of fair: Specialist children's and illustrated material, as well as detective fiction and some general antiquarian and secondhand books
Times: 10.30am - 4.30pm
Admission: Free
Type of Fair: General antiquarian and secondhand books with often maps and prints
Times: 10.30-4.00
Admission: £1
Type of Fair: General antiquarian and secondhand books with often maps and prints
Times: 10-4.30
Admission: £1
Type of Fair: General antiquarian and secondhand books with often maps and prints
Times: 10-4
Admission: £1
Type of Fair: General antiquarian and secondhand books with often maps and prints
Times: 12-6
Admission: £1
Type of Fair: General antiquarian and secondhand books with often maps and prints
Times: 10-4
Admission: £1
Type of Fair: General antiquarian and secondhand books with often maps and prints
Times: 10am - 5pm
Admission: £1
Type of Fair: Specialist book fair covering all aspects of the Performing Arts - books, programmes, photographs, autographs, stills, etc., and includes extra exhibitors from the Ephemera Society
Times: 11-5
Admission: Free
Type of Fair: General antiquarian and secondhand books with often maps and prints
Times: 10.30-4
Admission: £1
Type of Fair: General antiquarian and secondhand books with often maps and prints
Times: 10-4
Admission: £1
Type of Fair: General antiquarian and secondhand books often with maps and prints
Times: 10-4
Admission: £1