SOFO Museum

A new take on the classic military museum. We share stories of heroism, combat and peace.

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As part of our Creative Bridges Across Generations project, we'll be supporting the Creative R eset Collective with FREE Music & Arts Workshops in Oxfordshire - June-August 2026 🙌https://t.co/GrLHjXsNSq via @YouTube

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'Every man to the end, and all that'

Last week we marked the anniversary of #Dunkirk and the Oxf & Bucks' defence of the retreat at #Cassel, #Hazebrouck and #Comines.

George Andrews, speaking in this clip from our #oralhistory archives served with 4th Oxf & Bucks at Cassel.

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Oxford University student Nicole took on a micro-internship at the museum earlier this year - helping us prepare the new Lee Miller exhibition.

'Do come to this exhibition! She brought the reality of WW2 to the public through her unapologetically real photos' - Nicole Lyu

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Another story reel from our oral history archives to celebrate #leemiller #awomanatwar - Margaret was a Wren, serving as an electrical mechanic with the WRNS, she was responsible for servicing Barracuda aircraft.

#womenandwar #oralhistory #wrns #royalnavy

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A powerful reminder of courage, sacrifice, and resilience in the face of overwhelming odds. We remember those who fought and those who fell.

#Cassel #Hazebrouck #Comines #Dunkirk #onthisdayinhistory #secondworldwar #ww2history #militaryhistory #oxandbucks #lightinfantry

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#onthisday 86 years ago: Three brave stands at Cassel, Comines & Hazebrouck
defending the retreat to Dunkirk, The Oxf & Bucks Light Infantry held off advancing German forces.

1st Bucks (TA) Bn at Hazebrouck
1st Battalion at Comines
4th (TA) Battalion at Cassel

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We don't just cover soldiers of Oxfordshire!

Our oral history archives feature interviews with many women who served a wide range of roles during the Second World War.

Celebrating #leemiller here's one of our stories of #womenandwar - to Normandy with the NAAFI

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Even beyond #LeeMiller 's work, photography played an important part in the Second World War. It's argued aerial photographic reconnaisance helped shorten the war - with a number of bases in Oxfordshire dedicated to this work.

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Opening tomorrow!

Explore the wartime photography of the one and only Lee Miller from 23 May - 23 September 2026.

From covering US Nurses in Oxford to washing off the dirt of Dachau in Hitler's bathtub, discover her story in Lee Miller: A Woman at War

#leemiller #womenandwar

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You don't have long to wait until our next Second World War Living History day!

Drop in 27 May during half term for our D-Day special, First to Fight. Go face to face with airborne troops from 1944 and get hands-on with authentic kit of the era

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We are thrilled to be one of the 130 local events supported by a Ministry of Defence grant this @ArmedForcesDay Our service personnel make extraordinary sacrifices to keep us safe, and our event on 4 July is a chance to show our support!

Join us at the museum to celebrate!

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Paul Smiddy will be giving a talk on his new book 'Moonlight Crusaders' at the Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum in June! @SOFOtrust

18 July 2026
2pm

You can book tickets here: https://t.co/8QiSl9xdXP

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We're excited to be bringing Smoking Apples Theatre's Kinder to Woodstock next month!

Their multi-award-winning show tells the story of Babi, a Czech-Jewish girl escaping on a Kindertransport train and embarking on a mighty adventure.

Book Now: https://t.co/TsM39IlTah

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Very soon you'll get to see Lee at SOFO.

Opening 23 May - 13 September 2026, we're excited to present Lee Miller: A Woman at War.

From US Nurses in Oxford to Hitler's bathtub, see her wartime photojournalism at Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum

#leemiller #womenandwar

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This weekend's talk isn't just a talk, you'll also get chance to handle some of the objects from our 50 Objects display.

Ian will focus on objects that provided solace and comfort for ordinary soldiers, such as trench art and POWs crafts.

Book now: https://t.co/3fVRqo6WnV

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Not long to wait now 😋

The IWAW pop-up cafe will be here from 2pm - 5pm, Sun 17 May, capping off #OxfordshireArtweeks with a taste of Iraqi cuisine.

Book now for the evening Mesopotamian Supper Club too, offering a three course feast for just £35!

https://t.co/cd24TSBVfc

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Today marks the 81st anniversary of #VEDay

1st Buckinghamshire Battalion, Oxf & Bucks Light Infantry, arrived in Delft, Holland, on 5 May 1945 and received a hero's welcome in the newly-liberated city.

They were part of 'T' Force in the latter part of the war in Europe

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The multi-award-winning Kinder is coming to Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum!

See @smokingapplesth 's acclaimed show featuring puppetry and shadow play about a Czech-Jewish girl who escapes aboard a Kindertransport train - a mighty adventure.

Book now: https://t.co/aQtdDLD0fB

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Don't panic, you've still got plenty of time.

Oxfordshire's Military Heritage in 50 Objects has been extended throughout May - don't miss the exhibition!

Book now for our talk on 16 May 2026 and go hands-on with th objects too.

https://t.co/3fVRqo6WnV

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Open today!

Two #free exhibitions for #OxfordshireArtweeks available 2 - 17 May 2026

The River Boundary by Pippa Hetherington and Anita Joice

Women Weaving Stories by @rana72 and Iraqi Women, Art & War

#art #exhibitions #oxfordshire #iwaw #open #artweeks