Event Type: Local / Community

Takes Place: 21st May 2025

Time: 2 - 3.30 pm

Venue: Museum of Oxford

Description: ‘Do you remember Woolworths, or Gills or Russell Acott?’ Shops often evoke powerful memories of time and place. It could be a favourite childhood treat, a first job, first date, or even a regular meeting point. Join Maurice East to explore the history of Oxford through the fascinating stories of ever-changing city centre shops through the ages. The tour will include: the ‘shambles’ of medieval Oxford; the lost Jewish quarter of St Aldates; the covered market; coaching inns; grand tearooms; the controversial destruction of a famous hotel; and much much more! Tickets cost £15 and are available to purchase online (booking fee applies) or at the Museum shop.

How to book: Visit the Museum of Oxford Shop or go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/museum-of-oxford-walks-the-lost-shops-of-oxford-tickets-1270546160769

Price: £15 per person (booking fee applies to online bookings)

Tel: 01865 252334

Email: museum@oxford.gov.uk

Website: https://museumofoxford.org/

Organiser: Museum of Oxford

Lecturer: Maurice East

Region: South-East England