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Oxford’s Queer History: From Medieval Records to Pride
5th Jun 2026
Discover Oxford’s queer past, from its earliest recorded cases through Georgian and Victorian stories to modern LGBTQ+ life and Oxford Pride.
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Newes from the Oxford Jaylor: The propaganda around William Smith
10th May 2026
The rivalry between the university and the city of Oxford is, for the most part light-hearted, today but it was nothing short of extremely violent back in the Middle Ages.
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First person: The Inhumanity of an Oxford Jaylor
10th Apr 2026
Step into Civil War Oxford and uncover the brutal reputation of jailor William Smith, whose alleged cruelty shocked prisoners and sparked petitions exposing life inside Oxford Castle Prison.
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The St. Scholastica Day Riot
19th Mar 2026
The rivalry between the university and the city of Oxford is, for the most part light-hearted, today but it was nothing short of extremely violent back in the Middle Ages.
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Why do we tell Ghost Stories at Christmas?
12th Dec 2025
With its centuries-old walls and storied past, Oxford Castle & Prison has long been a beacon for ghost enthusiasts and history buffs alike.
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