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SUMMARY:Stories of Oxford tours: An introduction to Oxford’s past
DESCRIPTION:Stories of Oxford tours: An introduction to Oxford’s past\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Stories of Oxford tours: An introduction to Oxford’s past\n\n\n\nWhat is it that is unique about Oxford? The city is well known around the world. This guided museum tour identifies some of the features that have made the city so special. \n\n\n\nFrom the Saxon period when the city was already an important settlement\, through the development of the university\, the important role played by the city in the English Civil Wars\, to more recent features such as the growth of the car industry under the leadership of William Morris\, the Covered Market and the important literary figures linked to the city\, the tour will give you an insight which should stimulate interest in finding out more.  \n\n\n\nThe Museum is an ideal starting point for you to discover Oxford’s amazing past. \n\n\n\nGuides will take you on their personalised highlights tour around the Museum\, lasting 30 to 45 minutes with time for questions at the end. Meet in the Museum of Oxford’s Gift Shop\, inside the Oxford Town Hall. \n\n\n\nStories of Oxford Tours take place at least twice a month. Each tour has a capacity of 10 people. The tours are recommended for adults and children aged 12+. \n\n\n\nAccess  \n\n\n\nThere is step-free\, level entry access to the Town Hall via the entrance closest to Carfax Tower (to the left of the main steps as you face the Town Hall). Inside the Museum\, Museum Makers is accessible via a platform lift to the Galleries and then a lift to the basement. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\nTickets cost £4.00 per person and can be purchased online or at the Museum Shop. \n\n\n\nTickets for this event also include access to the Galleries. \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nThursday 14 May 2026 at 1.00pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n45 minutes \n\n\n\nAge guidance: \n\n\n\n12+ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Museum of Oxford\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n\nThe Museum of Oxford is the only museum dedicated to telling the story of Oxford and its people. Located inside the Oxford Town Hall\, it explores the city’s rich history beyond the university\, focusing on the lives\, industries\, and communities that have shaped Oxford over time. \n\n\n\nThe museum features interactive exhibits\, local artefacts\, and personal stories\, covering topics such as Oxford’s medieval origins\, its diverse communities\, and key moments in its development. It also hosts temporary exhibitions\, events\, and activities for all ages. \n\n\n\nDiscover more about the Museum of Oxford.
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