All that glitters: Woodstock’s cut steel industry

Name: All that glitters: Woodstock’s cut steel industry
Start: 2026-04-09T19:30:00+01:00
Location: Deddington Primary School, Deddington, United Kingdom

Schedule

Thu, 09 Apr, 2026 at 07:30 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Deddington Primary School, Deddington, United Kingdom | Sittingbourne, EN

Carol Anderson: All that glitters: Woodstock’s cut steel industry Swords, scissors, buckles, buttons and jewellery made in Oxfordshire? Today few people would know that in the 18th century Woodstock was famous for high-quality cut-steel items produced by craftsmen working in the town. This talk will explore the origins, development and eventual demise of this unusual craft and the men who carried it out.
Meetings take place in Deddington Primary School at 7.30pm on the 2nd Thursday of the month from October to June and all are welcome.
Membership for the season is £20, £18, or £5 at the door for non-members.
Enquiries to Jean Dipper, Secretary (email [email protected])
Ideas and suggestions for talks and speakers for the 2026-27 season would be welcome.