# Event Details - **Event Name**: Secrets of the Oxford Canal History Talk - Oxford Canal Open Doors - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 04:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Join local canal historian, Catherine Robinson, as she guides you through the secretive lives of the boaters who worked on the Oxford Canal.About this EventStart Time: 15:00Location: Isis Lock, Oxford Canal, OX1 2RENote: This talk is timed to start at Isis Lock immediately following the which starts at St Barnabas Church at 14:00.Description:Join local historian and author, Catherine Robinson, as she delves into the hidden world of the boatpeople who lived and worked on the Oxford Canal in the 19th and 20th centuries. Living aboard their boats, and moving where the work took them, the boatmen and their families were shunned by wider British society. This led to distrust and animosity from those unfamiliar with the world of the canal.Catherine talks about her personal efforts to get to know two of the last working boaters of the Oxford Canal, learn about their lives, and record their stories. She covers material from some of the first wharves in Oxford, and the day to day grind that the families had to put in just to survive.Tickets for the Canal, Church and Convicts Guided Walk are available at:Canal, Church, & Convicts Guided Walk - Oxford Canal Open Doors Tickets, Multiple dates | Eventbrite - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oxford/secrets-of-the-oxford-canal-history-talk-oxford-canal-open-doors/100001992759160292 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Art, literary-art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: all_ages - Duration: 1 hour - Location: Isis Lock, Oxford Canal. Oxford OX1 2RQ (what3words: ///quest.heap.market) - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Oxford - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Isis Lock, Oxford Canal. Oxford OX1 2RQ (what3words: ///quest.heap.market) - **lat**: 51.75601870000001 - **long**: -1.2692367 - **full address**: Isis Lock, Oxford Canal. Oxford OX1 2RQ (what3words: ///quest.heap.market), Isis Lock, Oxford, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Secrets of the Oxford Canal History Talk - Oxford Canal Open Doors - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/f74c386a31511cc741c31f70785814f7f5a1062511ed499836a40e57a1ad234a-rimg-w1200-h959-dce8e8e8-gmir.jpg?v=1786516741 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Secrets of the Oxford Canal History Talk - Oxford Canal Open Doors being held? - **A:** Secrets of the Oxford Canal History Talk - Oxford Canal Open Doors takes place on Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 03:00 pm to Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Isis Lock, Oxford Canal. 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From immersive experiences like Paddling, Walking, and Fishing, to relaxing Yoga sessions and creative arts-based activities, we've got something to suit everyone.Our 'Let's' programme is at the heart of many of our events. Designed as free taster sessions, these events tap into the health and wellbeing benefits our beautiful waterways offer. Join us for an activity and uncover the wonders of our canals and rivers. You'll be amazed at how close to nature you can get, the heritage you'll uncover, and the sheer joy of being outdoors.Every time you join us for an event, you're helping support our mission to bring wellbeing to millions. By making life better by water, we're not just maintaining beautiful spaces - we're creating a community that connects with and cares for our shared blue and green heritage. Remember to share your experiences using the hashtag #lifesbetterbywater.Your support is invaluable in helping us continue our mission. 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