Victoria County History
Volume 4 - Oxford City (1979)
Digital content from Oxfordshire History Centre, and useful websites for local and family history research
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Sources for exploring the history and archaeology of Oxford City and University
Volume 4 - Oxford City (1979)
A history of Oxford suburbs 1800-2001
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Stephanie Jenkins' site for the history of Oxford buildings, streets and people
History of the landscape, buildings and people of Grandpont and South Oxford
Stephanie Jenkins' site for the history of the buildings, streets and people of Headington and Marston
Collection of community stories, pictures & objects relating to Oxford during the First World War
Podcasts exploring women's contributions to the city's past
A history of Jews in Oxford from earliest records through to modern day
Celebrating 600 years of LGBTQ+ history and heritage in Oxford city
Find out about the work of Oxford Archaeology through their blog
Archeox: The East Oxford Archaeology & History Project
Links to the City's archaeological plan, landscape characterisation & urban area character statements
Appraisal documents & maps for city conservation areas
Register of buildings, structures, or places making a special contribution to the character of Oxford
Current & historic planning and building control applications for Oxford city properties
Campaign organisation for guiding change & protecting green spaces
Oxford Medical Officer of Health reports
Oxford history e-books
Volume 3 - Oxford University (1954)
Administrative records of the University from 1214 to the present
Archives of the Colleges of the University
Introduction & history
Caricaturing university life & personalities, 1868-1901
Digitised histories: Oxford University
Interactive map created by Cambridge University, based on early 14th century inquests
Audio memories of people connected to the former Boswells Department Store in Oxford