Deaths at the opening of Oxford's first public bath
Corner of Castle Street and New Road, Oxford
Joy turned to horror in June 1852 when two were killed in an explosion at the opening of the Oxford City Bath and Washhouse.
Hauntings at 46 High Street Witney
46, High Street, Witney
The Grade II listed building at 46 High Street Witney was at one time haunted by a previous owner who committed suicide.
Infant deaths at the 'Home of Compassion'
Catherine Street, Oxford
The 'Home of Compassion' was a Cowley-based foundling hospital, but with a shocking mortality rate.
Kirtlington Lamb Ale
Kirtlington
Fancy having your thumbs tied behind your back and chasing a live lamb? Then the annual Lamb Ale at Kirtlington is for you!
A Ghost in the Windrush at Witney
Bridge Street, Witney
The ghostly body of a drowned priest can be seen floating in the River Windrush as it flows below the bridge at Bridge Street, Witney.
Unexplained Air Crash at Bodicote
Bodicote, Banbury
In December 1942 a Wellington Bomber crashed near Bodicote, resulting in the death of six young airmen. What caused the crash has never been explained.
A Theatrical Tragedy at the White Hart Inn
Bridge Street, Witney
In 1653 a performance at the White Hart Inn in Witney was the scene of a tragedy that cost the lives of 5 people and injured 60 others.
A Phantom Coach between Charlbury and Finstock
B4022 Charlbury Road, Finstock
The B4022 is said to be haunted by a ghostly coach and four horses which many have heard but very few have actually seen!
Littlemore Lunatic Asylum
Sandford Road, Littlemore
In 1884 a misunderstanding between staff at Littlemore Asylum saw a confused visitor being stripped, bathed and confined to bed as a patient.
The Swing Riots in Oxfordshire
St. Helen's Church, Church Road, Benson
In November 1830, unrest over poor pay and conditions for England's rural population boiled over into rioting, arson and vandalism.