Appearances
The Water Gypsy: how a Thames fishergirl became a viscountess
Scandal in high society Oxfordshire: selected tales of toffs in trouble
Memories of the Vale: rural life before the railway came
1066: Oxfordshire's part in the Norman Conquest
Our Boys 1914-1918: who were the fallen of one Oxfordshire valley?
On this day in Oxfordshire, volumes 1 and 2
Free Spirits of Oxfordshire
I try to tailor my talks to the interests of each particular audience. A wealth of beautiful images, some of which do not appear in the books, bring the stories alive.
Talks last around 50 minutes, and I am happy to take questions. Signed copies of my books are always on sale at a discounted price. It’s a good idea to check venues and timings closer to the date in case of changes.
Unless otherwise stated, contact details for the meetings can be found here. If you would like to book a personal appearance, the details can be found here.
2025
Abingdon
Memories of the Vale: rural life before the railway came
Abingdon u3a
Preston Road Community Centre, Preston Road, Abingdon OX14 5NR
Monday 19 May 2025 2pm
Warborough & Shillingford
Scandal in high society Oxfordshire: selected tales of toffs in trouble
Warborough & Shillingford Society
St Laurence Hall, Warborough (TBC)
Wednesday 18 June 2025 7.30pm
Minster Lovell
The Water Gypsy: how a Thames fishergirl became a viscountess
Buttercross Ladies Probus Club
The Old Swan Hotel, Minster Lovell OX29 0RN
Wednesday 10 September 2025 11am
Woodstock
Free Spirits of Oxfordshire: true originals from history
Woodstock u3a
St Hughs Centre, Hensington Rd, Woodstock OX20 1JL
Monday 30 September 2025 7.30pm
2026
Hook Norton
Scandal in high society Oxfordshire: selected tales of toffs in trouble
Hook Norton Local History Group
Baptist Church Hall, Netting Street, Hook Norton
Thursday 7 April 2026 7.30pm
Abingdon
Subject TBC
Abingdon Area Archaeology and History Society
Northcourt Centre, Northcourt Rd, Abingdon OX14 1NS
Monday 16 April 2026 7.45pm
Chalgrove
Free Spirits of Oxfordshire: true originals from history
Chalgrove Local History Group
John Hampden Hall, Chalgrove
Monday 11 May 2026 2025 7.30pm
Faringdon
1066: Oxfordshire and the Norman Conquest
Faringdon & District u3a
Corn Exchange, Faringdon
Thursday 14 May 2026 2.30pm
Botley
1066: Oxfordshire and the Norman Conquest
West Oxford u3a
Dean Court Community Centre, Pinnocks Way, OX2 9DG
Monday 8 June 2026 2.15pm