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This guide lists events at a glance, showing what’s on each month. See the highlights of What’s On for Oxford, featuring the best of things to do in Oxford – Live Music and Gigs, Family Events, Art & Culture, Food & Drink and much more. Oxford fundraisers and charity events.

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Mischief at the Bodleian

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

To celebrate the final weeks of the Mischief in the Archives display come and discover the transformative potential of family research in the archives with curator Peter Brathwaite.

  • Take a guided tour of the Mischief in the Archives display with curator Peter Brathwaite and hear the personal stories behind his family history research.
  • Learn about conducting Caribbean and African family history research using the Bodleian’s rich archival collections.
  • Participate in a hands-on activity to print your own Mischief in the Archives keepsake.

This event is part of the We Are Our History project, shining a light on diverse histories and empowering individuals to reclaim their narratives.

Mischief in the Lecture Theatre: In Conversation with Peter Brathwaite

2 – 3pm
Sir Victor Blank Lecture Theatre

Join musician and artist Peter Brathwaite as he offers a behind-the-scenes look into his research process. Discover how he surfaced the stories of his ancestors, who lived amid the grim realities of 18th-century slavery in Barbados. Peter will share his insights and take your questions about researching Caribbean and African history in archives.

Details

Date:
Saturday, May 11, 2024
Time:
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Event Category:
Website:
https://visit.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/event/may24/mischief-at-the-bodleian

Venue

Weston Library
Weston Library, Broad Street
Oxford, OX1 3BG Oxford + Google Map

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