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Oxford academics shortlisted for national award for Civil War learning programme

Wed 18 Mar 2026

Dr Ismini Pells and Professor Andy Hopper are shortlisted for a Museums and Heritage Award for The World Turned Upside Down, a free, collaborative programme using books, podcasts and online tools to bring the British Civil Wars to life for students.

Seminar Series: Medieval Society and Landscape, 2026

Mon 02 Mar 2026

A fascinating series exploring medieval history and archaeology, from societies to landscapes.

Oxford University Associate Professor in Social History publishes acclaimed new book on the Civil War

Thu 11 Sep 2025

Oxford University Associate Professor Jonathan Healey’s new book The Blood in Winter explores England on the brink of civil war in 1642, earning strong reviews in both the UK and US ahead of its September release in America.

The Watson collection: Oxford University's remarkable WWII archive

Fri 08 Aug 2025

Oxford University will release the Watson Collection on 15 Aug 2025, marking VJ Day 80. This WWII archive of 2,600 items reveals the story of RAF POW Frank Watson and his wife May, through letters, diaries, photos, and official records.

Congratulations to Professor Andrew Hopper on his Fellowship

Wed 14 Feb 2024

Andrew Hopper, Professor in Local and Social History in the Department, has been elected a Fellow of the Society for Army Historical Research (SAHR).

September 26th marks 140 years of Continuing Education at Oxford

Tue 11 Sep 2018

The Department pioneered adult education for women and the working classes

Where the bodies are buried

Thu 13 Apr 2017

A works project in the summer of 1994 in Rewley House's Acland Garden unearthed some unexpected surprises.

Rosa Stromeyer – a window into Rewley House's past

Thu 08 Dec 2016

A family history quest brought us a wealth of information about life in Rewley House in 1883.

Rewley House renewal: 140 year-old exterior comes to life

Tue 18 Oct 2016

An exterior clean has revealed lovely detail – and prompted a spot of historical research.

Department's new website: built on your feedback

Fri 10 Jun 2016

Our new site, launched 18 May, responds to your collected feedback, and invite your comments

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Oxford academics shortlisted for national award for Civil War learning programme

Seminar Series: Medieval Society and Landscape, 2026

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Oxford academics shortlisted for national award for Civil War learning programme

Seminar Series: Medieval Society and Landscape, 2026

Oxford University Associate Professor in Social History publishes acclaimed new book on the Civil War

The Watson collection: Oxford University's remarkable WWII archive

Congratulations to Professor Andrew Hopper on his Fellowship

September 26th marks 140 years of Continuing Education at Oxford

Where the bodies are buried

Rosa Stromeyer – a window into Rewley House's past

Rewley House renewal: 140 year-old exterior comes to life

Department's new website: built on your feedback

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