Drowned Man Causes Oxfordshire/Berkshire Dispute
River Thames near Kennington
When Charles Andrews drowned in the Thames near Kennington it sparked an inter-county argument over who was responsible for his body.
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.
'Death by misadventure' at RAF Abingdon
RAF Abingdon
On 5 April 1939 Pilot Officer paid the ultimate price for his inadequate flight suit during bombing practice over Abingdon Airfield.
An Ice Skating Tragedy
Eastleigh House, New Street, Deddington, Oxfordshire
In 1917 two young boys tragically drowned at a nearby mill pond. Their home is said to be haunted by the sound of their grieving mother weeping.