Hidden Histories Walking Tour - with Uncomfortable Oxford - 20 July
Discover the diverse heritage of the City of Dreaming spires.
Tour Description
Unearth the stories of those who are often left out of traditional narratives of Oxford: Women, people of colour, and LGBTQIA+ individuals.
This guided journey around Oxford will go back in time to highlight the many ways women have historically experienced the urban space and family life, uncover how masculinities have shaped and been shaped by the university, and discuss queer experiences in the city.
Together we will analyse the urban landscape, discuss gendered geographies, and push back on social expectations.
This tour is recommended for children age 12 and up.
We will meet in front of St. Luke's Chapel, Radcliffe Old Quarter, Oxford OX2 6HT, UK
*Tour Itinerary:*
1. Radcliffe Observatory Quarter
2. Somerville College
3. St Paul's Nursery
4. War Memorial Garden
5. Lamb and Flag Passage
6. Wadham College
7. Clarendon Building
We will be ending the tour at Y.O.U Oxford in the Covered Market where we can continue the conversations over a drink at Tap Social or Gulp Fiction.
Please note tour itinerary may vary depending on time and guide.
Tour Duration:
1 h 30 mins
ACCESSIBILITY:
- Wheelchair accessible, but please note some mildly uneven pavement and crowding in the city centre.
- Distance walked is less than one mile.
- There are moments for sitting/leaning against walls throughout this tour, and toilets are available if required.
- We do not have microphones or other amplifying audio equipment but strive to accommodate diverse needs to the best of our ability. Please let us know of any accommodations required when you register.
Timing - 90 mins, from 5.30pm.
Location - meet in front of St. Luke's Chapel, Radcliffe Old Quarter in Jericho, Oxford. OX2 6HT.
Spaces - max group size of 20 people, to allow for a more interactive tour and group conversations.
Cost - £10 - all profits will go to the Oxfordshire Sexual Abuse and Rape Crisis Centre.(Price includes VAT).
About Uncomfortable Oxford
See the iconic city in all its complexity!
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All tours researched, designed, and led by university researchers
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Tours feature diverse voices and narratives
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We are a female-led company & certified social enterprise
Discover the stories beneath the spires, uncovering the unheard voices from Oxford's past.
In their unique walking tours, Uncomfortable Oxford take you beyond traditional narratives, highlighting histories of race, gender, class, and legacies of empire.
Founded in 2018 by two history students, their tours are dedicated to diversifying the stories told about history.
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