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Lunchtime Talk: ‘Everybody Out! Industrial action in Oxford between the wars’

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Date & Time

Wed, 13 May 2026

13:00 - 14:00

Venue

Museum of Oxford

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About this event

Delve into Oxford's industrial history with a compelling lunchtime talk.

Why you should come

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• Maurice East interprets Oxford's social history through a 'townie' lens.

• Learn how car making at Cowley changed Oxford forever.

• Discover stories far off the usual tourist trail.

Event Highlights

  • Learn about the UK General Strike of May 1926 and its impact on Oxford.
  • Discover the history of trade unionism and working-class political activism in Oxford.
  • Gain insights into the industrial, cultural, and social changes in Oxford during the 1920s and 30s.
  • Ticket includes access to the Museum Galleries

Speaker

Maurice East

local historian

Programme

13:00 - 14:00

Lunchtime Talk: ‘Everybody Out! Industrial action in Oxford between the wars’

Organized by: Museum of Oxford

Contact: museum@oxford.gov.uk

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