A Timeline of Thames Valley History
This talk explains the layers of history that are around us, but not commonly known.
Our speaker is Jim Donahue, author and prize-winning photographer of the book “The Thames Valley: Past, Present and Future”. The Thames Valley has played a surprisingly important role in the development of the British Isles as a whole. Jim’s stories range from evidence of some of England’s earliest prehistoric ancestors – to battles between Wessex’s King Arthur and the Vikings – right up to the present day, featuring the rock stars, film studios and high-tech industry that now make their home in the region.
This is the second of three talks in the Autumn Potpourri Talks Series. The other talks take place on 22nd October and 10th December. You may book tickets for individual events or for all three talks in the series for a reduced price.
To book
Pre-booking is required, because the event link will be sent in advance.
To join this talk, you will need a computer device with speakers. Ideally, also a webcam and microphone. You also need to be able to access the internet from it. First-time users of Zoom, will be asked to download a small piece of software, which will be sent in advance.
Image: River Thames, Hurley by Andrew Smith, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
To book – scroll down.
- Thu 26 Nov 2026
- 14:00 - 15:15
Tickets
- £5.00
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Organiser
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The Family Research Centre
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Speaker
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Jim DonahueAuthor and PhotographerJim Donahue was the winner of the British Life Photography Award and is author of a number of photography-based books on Thames Valley communities including “The Thames Valley: Past, Present and Future” and “A Portrait of Henley-on-Thames”.
Originally from America, he has lived and worked in different parts of the Thames Valley for over 25 years, giving him both a fresh perspective on life in England and an insider’s knowledge of the area. His keen interest in understanding what makes England tick can also explain why he has served as a local councillor in Oxfordshire for over 10 years.