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Tolsey Talks are 45 min 'in person' local history talks, that are generally illustrated, with a 15 min question and answer session. Attendees are invited to stay on for a chat and a glass of wine, (donations are requested).
There are 5 Talks in the series. They take place in the historical setting of Burford's Baptist Church, 34 Witney Street, which was erected in 1804, on the site of a earlier building used for worship from the early eighteenth century.
Only £6 per talk.
Upcoming Events 2025
17 Apr 2025, 14:00 – 15:00Standlake, Standlake, Witney OX29 7QG, UKGuided tour of the Resource Centre at Standlake- 17 Apr 2025, 15:30 – 16:30Standlake, Standlake, Witney OX29 7QG, UKGuided tour of the Resource Centre at Standlake
29 May 2025, 19:30 – 30 Oct 2025, 21:30Burford, 34 Witney St, Burford OX18 4SN, UKSeason Ticket providing admittance to all five Tolsey Talks
29 May 2025, 19:30 – 21:30Burford Baptist Church, 34 Witney St, Burford OX18 4SN, UKA reflection on their Folklore, Cultural and Archaeological value
26 Jun 2025, 19:30 – 21:30Burford Baptist Church, 34 Witney St, Burford OX18 4SN, UKTalk by Richard Martin
24 Jul 2025, 19:30 – 21:30Burford Baptist Church, 34 Witney St, Burford OX18 4SN, UKEnjoy listening to Graham Kew's wealth of historical tales, and ghostly legends of the village. His fascinating talk will not only cover Old Minster Lovell and its ghostly legends but also the building of the Chartist Cottages and much other information about the history of our nearby neighbours.
25 Sept 2025, 19:30 – 21:30Burford Baptist Church, 34 Witney St, Burford OX18 4SN, UKHear the story of agricultural labourers from Fulbrook, Taynton & Burford who emigrated to Australasia and beyond
30 Oct 2025, 19:30 – 21:30Burford Baptist Church, 34 Witney St, Burford OX18 4SN, UKPersonal recollections of old Burford, prompted by a wide ranging selection of images held in the Burford Tolsey Archive led by David Cohen. Audience participation and recollections is encouraged
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