Events

The Oxford and Bucks on the Somme 1916

Saturday 10th October 2015

The Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry on the Somme' highlights four significant battles of the campaign in which five Oxford and Buckinghamshire LI battalions fought. The talk explains the political and military context, yet includes too a significant number of personal stories, anecdotes and legacies relating to those caught up in the actions. The talk is illustrated with contemporary and modern images, maps, photographs and ephemera. 

 

 

Where: Banbury Museum, Spiceball Park Road Banbury, OX16 2PQ

 

When: 14:30, Saturday 10th October 2015

 

Tickets are £8 and are available through the website below or can be collected from the musem shop

 

 http://www.banburymuseum.org/-The-Oxford-and-Bucks-on-the-Somme-1916

 
 

For further information.

  • Contact name : Banbury Musuem
  • Contact phone : 01295 753752
 

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