Uncovering the history of an ancient village
Eynsham Museum and Heritage Centre (EMHC) was established in 2021. Our aims are: to showcase some of the wonderful objects that bring to life Eynsham’s long and distinguished history; nurture pride in the community for its roots; and provide inspiration for future generations.
In March 2023, Eynsham Parish Council granted EMHC a lease on the Bartholomew Room in the Market Square. In autumn 2023, we held our first exhibition, Eynsham’s Lost Railway, which was so popular that it needed an extended run.
Our next exhibition, Rural Eynsham, ran from 13 July to 27 October 2024, and was very well-received by villagers and visitors to Eynsham alike. Alongside this, our popular photographic exhibition, Eynsham Past and Present, gave a fascinating glimpse into the changing face of the village. Both will reopen on 5 April 2025.
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News
April 2025
Listen out for Steve Parrinder on Cherwell Radio! He has recorded a short interview about the museum, which is due to be broadcast on Friday 4 April. Tune in to radiocherwell.com.
The museum reopens on Saturday 5 April, and will be open from 11am–4pm at weekends and on bank holidays (apart from Easter Sunday). Our popular Rural Eynsham exhibition will be showing in the upstairs gallery, and the Eynsham Past and Present photographic display will downstairs. If you would like to volunteer as a steward for our exhibitions, please email info@eynshammuseum.org.uk. (See the January 2025 news item in the News archive for more information.)
Two fundraising events are coming up this spring. On Saturday 26 April, 10am–4pm, there will be a Cake and Book Sale at the museum and in the Square.
On Sunday 25 May, 4pm for 4:30pm, the Eynsham Poetry Group will put on a repeat performance of their much-acclaimed play, ‘Under Wytham Wood’, at St Leonard’s Church Hall. Tickets cost £5 and you can buy them during visiting hours at the museum or from Evenlode DIY.
We are pleased to be collaborating with Flintlock Theatre on a new community arts project called ‘Common Ground’. Stories about Eynsham’s past by Eynsham people will be collected and audio-recorded, along with responses by children from Eynsham Primary School. They will then be turned into a freely accessible podcast and audio walking tour of the village, alongside a library listening hub and exhibition.
Our second bi-monthly newsletter was sent to subscribers on 31 March. If you would like to receive the newsletter, please email newsletter@eynshammuseum.org,uk.
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** For previous news items, please go to the News archive. **
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