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This CD compilation was a project organised by Oxford Music Central in association with Rotator.]]>2021-08-16T09:15:55-04:00
Title
OXCD - All the music on this CD comes from Oxford
Subject
Oxford Bands
Description
In the 1990's I was really into indie music (still am) and Oxford had loads of talented musicians and emerging bands. Some made it big, some didn't and some of these musicians are still around playing today (under other guises). I have fond memories of listening to and seeing these bands live in and around Oxford.
This CD compilation was a project organised by Oxford Music Central in association with Rotator.
Date
1996
Contributor
Vanessa Lea
Publisher
Museum of Oxford
Rights
Rotator 1996
Alt text
1: front of CD case - bright collage, 'OXCD' in big letters
2: back of case - yellow, track list
3: black and white cutouts of artists made to look like an old school photo
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I was with the HOP for 3-4 years performing personally with the band at over 50 gigs; although the band did many more than this. One of the biggest events I was a part of was 'Street Band Gathering'. Jo Ross organised this for us as part of an Oxford Contemporary Music initiative. Jo invited street bands from all over the country to come and join us in Oxford for the weekend. On the Saturday we did workshops at a hired educational centre and then performed at Oxford castle quarters in the evening.
On the Sunday we were joined by the Ambling Band from Bristol. They played for us at the educational centre on the lawn as well as performing with us on Broad Street with all the other bands as part of a mass gathering. We played a symphony together which had 5 verses. The sound was amazing!
The attraction of playing with the HOP was being exposed to a lot of vibrant music and the excitement of going on trips out and meeting other bands. The HOP were and still are a street band comprising 12-20 people, playing a lively mix of township, jazz, New Orleans, Afrobeat, Soul, Reggae and Balkan music.]]>2021-08-16T09:20:03-04:00
Title
Performing with Horns of Plenty
Subject
Music in Oxford - performing with the street band 'Horns of Plenty'
Description
I have played the alto saxophone since joining the Horns of Plenty street band in February 2008. The band kindly gave me some free lessons with professional saxophonist / flautist Pete McPhail to get me up to speed. After a couple of years I changed to baritone, a bigger Eb saxophone and moved to the rhythm and bass section of the band.
I was with the HOP for 3-4 years performing personally with the band at over 50 gigs; although the band did many more than this. One of the biggest events I was a part of was 'Street Band Gathering'. Jo Ross organised this for us as part of an Oxford Contemporary Music initiative. Jo invited street bands from all over the country to come and join us in Oxford for the weekend. On the Saturday we did workshops at a hired educational centre and then performed at Oxford castle quarters in the evening.
On the Sunday we were joined by the Ambling Band from Bristol. They played for us at the educational centre on the lawn as well as performing with us on Broad Street with all the other bands as part of a mass gathering. We played a symphony together which had 5 verses. The sound was amazing!
The attraction of playing with the HOP was being exposed to a lot of vibrant music and the excitement of going on trips out and meeting other bands. The HOP were and still are a street band comprising 12-20 people, playing a lively mix of township, jazz, New Orleans, Afrobeat, Soul, Reggae and Balkan music.
Date
2008-2011
Contributor
Graham West
Publisher
Museum of Oxford
Original Format
Photographs
Alt text
people in red outfits playing brass instruments outdoors around Oxford
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Malcolm’s photograph was taken in Oxford when he was 38. He had taken up marathon running at the age of 33. He often ran barefoot for marathons and on training runs. Sometimes, Malcolm would take his running shoes off halfway through a race if he was wearing any! Malcolm noticed the difference between road surfaces in England and the USA where he ran in the New York marathon.
When Malcolm worked in the car factory in Cowley, he would use his break at midnight to run through the streets of Oxford. Sometimes, his colleagues would place a bet to see if someone could outpace him running short distances in the factory – but they never did!
These newspaper cuttings feature Malcolm, known for running barefoot or in unusual footwear, including wellington boots! From taking part in marathons across the world, to running with local Oxford clubs, these press cuttings are a snapshot of Malcolm’s running career and highlight some of his adventures along the way. These include:
In Newbury, Malcolm was misdirected by a steward and ended up in someone’s back garden, but he still managed to win.
While he was in the bookies, Malcolm heard a woman screaming as some men had snatched her bag. Malcolm sped after them, and managed to grab the ignition key from thieves’ car.
Malcolm never slept before a marathon due to nerves but stayed up all night listening to music. ]]>2021-08-02T07:05:48-04:00
Title
Photos of Barefoot Marathon Runner
Subject
Sporting Oxford
Description
This photo and newspaper clippings show Malcolm Lumb running barefoot in Oxford, training for marathons and races.
Malcolm’s photograph was taken in Oxford when he was 38. He had taken up marathon running at the age of 33. He often ran barefoot for marathons and on training runs. Sometimes, Malcolm would take his running shoes off halfway through a race if he was wearing any! Malcolm noticed the difference between road surfaces in England and the USA where he ran in the New York marathon.
When Malcolm worked in the car factory in Cowley, he would use his break at midnight to run through the streets of Oxford. Sometimes, his colleagues would place a bet to see if someone could outpace him running short distances in the factory – but they never did!
These newspaper cuttings feature Malcolm, known for running barefoot or in unusual footwear, including wellington boots! From taking part in marathons across the world, to running with local Oxford clubs, these press cuttings are a snapshot of Malcolm’s running career and highlight some of his adventures along the way. These include:
In Newbury, Malcolm was misdirected by a steward and ended up in someone’s back garden, but he still managed to win.
While he was in the bookies, Malcolm heard a woman screaming as some men had snatched her bag. Malcolm sped after them, and managed to grab the ignition key from thieves’ car.
Malcolm never slept before a marathon due to nerves but stayed up all night listening to music.
The bottom of the page on the first image has guidance should an air raid warning sound during the performance.
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Title
Theatre programme from February 1945
Subject
Entertainment and sport
Description
This has been in the family for many years and was recently rediscovered. It is believed my father kept it after attending the performance. At the time he was a 17 year old at St Edwards school in Oxford.
The bottom of the page on the first image has guidance should an air raid warning sound during the performance.
Date
February 1945
Contributor
Graham Crouch
Publisher
Museum of Oxford
Alt text
A photograph of a theatre programme. It has a fold down the middle. It includes a list of names of actors and the parts they are playing for the play 'Twelfth Night' by William Shakespeare. It also includes a list of other events.
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Richard attended our Sporting Oxford Collecting Day and brought in a Venetian Forcola. This is the typical Venetian rowlock used in gondola style boats – rowed whilst standing up! This Forcola is part of a Sandolo, a particular type of boat, which was donated to Oxford’s City Barge Boat Club in 1994 by the Societie Canottierie Querini, a Venetian boating society.
Richard told us that the City Barge Boat Club began in 1992 sharing its home with Hertford College at the boathouse in Longbridges. Interestingly, the club secured this stunning location as the planning permission insisted that ‘town use’ of the site was included. Set up in the ‘Rose and Crown’ pub on North Parade, Richard showed us the club’s emblem, which includes the rose and the crown.
The strong association of the club to Venice was clearly demonstrated with the donation of the Sandolo. This connection has seen Richard and the club host visitors from Venice and organising trips there to race! This year (2019) City Barge attended the 44th Vogalonga, an international rally they have been involved in since its second year. Richard showed us some amazing photographs and the start of the race in Venice. It looks to be a fantastic spectacle with hundreds of boats.
To find out more or to contact the club visit - http://www.citybargeclub.org ]]>2021-08-02T07:05:48-04:00
Title
Venetian Forcola
Subject
Sporting Oxford
Description
Brought to Oxford in 1994, this item is part of a Sandolo given to Oxford’s City Barge Boat Club.
Richard attended our Sporting Oxford Collecting Day and brought in a Venetian Forcola. This is the typical Venetian rowlock used in gondola style boats – rowed whilst standing up! This Forcola is part of a Sandolo, a particular type of boat, which was donated to Oxford’s City Barge Boat Club in 1994 by the Societie Canottierie Querini, a Venetian boating society.
Richard told us that the City Barge Boat Club began in 1992 sharing its home with Hertford College at the boathouse in Longbridges. Interestingly, the club secured this stunning location as the planning permission insisted that ‘town use’ of the site was included. Set up in the ‘Rose and Crown’ pub on North Parade, Richard showed us the club’s emblem, which includes the rose and the crown.
The strong association of the club to Venice was clearly demonstrated with the donation of the Sandolo. This connection has seen Richard and the club host visitors from Venice and organising trips there to race! This year (2019) City Barge attended the 44th Vogalonga, an international rally they have been involved in since its second year. Richard showed us some amazing photographs and the start of the race in Venice. It looks to be a fantastic spectacle with hundreds of boats.
To find out more or to contact the club visit - http://www.citybargeclub.org
Date
1994
Contributor
Richard Bailey
Publisher
Museum of Oxford
Rights
Richard Bailey
Source
Oxford City Barge Club
Creator
Oxford City Barge Club
Alt text
Image 1: man holds Venetian Forcola, image 2: close up of Venetian Forcola
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Andy attended our Sporting Oxford Collecting Day and brought in his yoga mat.
Andy has suffered with arthritis since he was 23 years old but by the end 2015 it has left him housebound and in a wheelchair due to painful, swollen limbs. His recovery started in early 2016 when he started following a whole foods, plant based diet called the Paddison programme. By October 2016, he was able to ‘hobble’ and so decided to try Bikrim Yoga (as suggested in the programme).
On 16th October 2016 he drove over to Yoga Venue. Andy describes the experience as ‘emotionally difficult’ – he, an older man who was a ‘cripple’, was attending a class with young, physically active women. Thankfully he received a warm welcome and was made to feel part of the group immediately. He had to be man-handled onto the floor. Since he went to that first class, Andy has attended Bikrim at Yoga Venue 5/6 times per week. It took four months of yoga before Andy was able to pick himself off the floor without assistance. He purchased the mat after his first two sessions.
Andy’s story is inspirational – he’s gone from being confined to a wheelchair on lots of medication to being able to balance and walk about with ease without having to take medication for his arthritis. For him, Bikrim Yoga is ‘the healing yoga’.
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Title
Yoga Mat
Subject
Sporting Oxford
Description
Bought in October 2016, the yoga mat is red and orange.
Andy attended our Sporting Oxford Collecting Day and brought in his yoga mat.
Andy has suffered with arthritis since he was 23 years old but by the end 2015 it has left him housebound and in a wheelchair due to painful, swollen limbs. His recovery started in early 2016 when he started following a whole foods, plant based diet called the Paddison programme. By October 2016, he was able to ‘hobble’ and so decided to try Bikrim Yoga (as suggested in the programme).
On 16th October 2016 he drove over to Yoga Venue. Andy describes the experience as ‘emotionally difficult’ – he, an older man who was a ‘cripple’, was attending a class with young, physically active women. Thankfully he received a warm welcome and was made to feel part of the group immediately. He had to be man-handled onto the floor. Since he went to that first class, Andy has attended Bikrim at Yoga Venue 5/6 times per week. It took four months of yoga before Andy was able to pick himself off the floor without assistance. He purchased the mat after his first two sessions.
Andy’s story is inspirational – he’s gone from being confined to a wheelchair on lots of medication to being able to balance and walk about with ease without having to take medication for his arthritis. For him, Bikrim Yoga is ‘the healing yoga’.
Date
16th October 2016
Contributor
Andy Swanbrick
Publisher
Museum of Oxford
Rights
Andy Swanbrick
Source
Bikrim at Yoga Venue
Creator
Not known
Alt text
Image 1: man in yoga pose, image 2: man with arms out