Drovers’ Roads in Oxfordshire and Beyond

Drovers’ Roads in Oxfordshire and Beyond

In centuries past drovers took cattle, sheep and ponies from the far reaches of West Wales to London and the South East, passing through Oxfordshire on the way.
 
This talk tells of the wilderness paths which they followed to avoid paying fees at toll gates, with the dangers of harsh weather and highway robbery.  It also describes drovers’ lives, their favoured inns and the tell-tale marks which they left on the landscape.
 
Abingdon lay on their route to London and Tim details the stir they caused as they drove their wild Welsh ponies through the town!
 

This talk is free to members of Berkshire Family History Society and we request a donation of £5 from non-members. Pre-booking is required because the meeting link will be e-mailed in advance. Booking ends one day before the event. 

To join this meeting you will need a computer device which has a microphone and speakers. Ideally, also a webcam.  You also need to be able to access e-mails from this device. First time users will be asked to download a small piece of software to join the meeting. The meeting link will be e-mailed to you in advance.  Technical help is available for those who need further assistance, please contact booking@berksfhs.org.uk.

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Date

Wed 15 Jul 2026

Time

Doors open at 7.15pm
19:45 - 21:00

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£5.00

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Website
https://berksfhs.org

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All Branches - Berkshire FHS
Email
windsor@berksfhs.org.uk
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  • Tim Healey
    Tim Healey
    Tim Healey
    Tim Healey

    Freelance writer Tim Healey has presented many programmes on BBC Radio 3 and 4, including Music of the Drove Roads with producer Paul Evans. A frequent contributor to The Oxford Times colour magazine he has special interests in Oxfordshire’s history, landscape and heritage. Tim also directs 17th century costume band The Oxford Waits with who he performs in period attire.