Join Witney & District Museum at Bishops Palace to explore the history of Witney's Bishop's Palace, once the residence of the powerful Bishops of Winchester and a key landmark in the town for centuries. Drop into the Bishops Palace to chat to members of our team and uncover the story of the palace, its role […]
Have you ever wondered who Vanner Road is named after? Why Early Road carries its name? Or who built the houses on Burford Road, the tall chimney, and the historic buildings on Mill Street? Discover the stories behind the people who helped shape Witney in this fascinating exhibition. Explore the town's rich blanket-making heritage, the […]
What makes Witney special to you? Is it your favourite café, the park where you play, a much-loved shop, or somewhere that only exists in your imagination? Drop into Witney & District Museum this Heritage Open Days and help us create a giant collaborative artwork celebrating the places that make Witney unique. Inspired by this […]
Are you passionate about history, community, and preserving the rich heritage of Witney? Witney Museum see themselves as custodians of the past and guardians of the future. We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help us bring the past to life to support our exciting National Lottery Heritage Funded redevelopment project and ongoing work. If you can offer us […]
The butcher, the baker, the candlestick maker… what did your ancestors do, and what was their daily life like? This year's Heritage Open Days theme, Everyday Histories, celebrates the working lives, routines and traditions that have shaped our communities for generations. Join Witney & District Museum for a guided walking tour of Market Square and […]
The butcher, the baker, the candlestick maker… what did your ancestors do, and what was their daily life like? This year's Heritage Open Days theme, Everyday Histories, celebrates the working lives, routines and traditions that have shaped our communities for generations. Join Witney & District Museum for a guided walking tour of Market Square and […]
Have you ever wondered who Vanner Road is named after? Why Early Road carries its name? Or who built the houses on Burford Road, the tall chimney, and the historic buildings on Mill Street? Discover the stories behind the people who helped shape Witney in this fascinating exhibition. Explore the town's rich blanket-making heritage, the […]
Have you ever wondered who Vanner Road is named after? Why Early Road carries its name? Or who built the houses on Burford Road, the tall chimney, and the historic buildings on Mill Street? Discover the stories behind the people who helped shape Witney in this fascinating exhibition. Explore the town's rich blanket-making heritage, the […]
Have you ever wondered who Vanner Road is named after? Why Early Road carries its name? Or who built the houses on Burford Road, the tall chimney, and the historic buildings on Mill Street? Discover the stories behind the people who helped shape Witney in this fascinating exhibition. Explore the town's rich blanket-making heritage, the […]
Have you ever wondered who Vanner Road is named after? Why Early Road carries its name? Or who built the houses on Burford Road, the tall chimney, and the historic buildings on Mill Street? Discover the stories behind the people who helped shape Witney in this fascinating exhibition. Explore the town's rich blanket-making heritage, the […]
Have you ever wondered who Vanner Road is named after? Why Early Road carries its name? Or who built the houses on Burford Road, the tall chimney, and the historic buildings on Mill Street? Discover the stories behind the people who helped shape Witney in this fascinating exhibition. Explore the town's rich blanket-making heritage, the […]
Does your family come from Witney? Do you have a question about your family’s history? Are you interested in finding out more about genealogy? As part of this year's Heritage Open Days theme, Everyday Histories, join family history expert Peter Bennett from Oxfordshire Family History Society to explore the stories of ordinary people who lived, […]