Hidden Voices of WW1

Mon Feb 16 2026 at 11:00 am to 03:30 pm UTC+00:00

Museum of Oxford | Oxford

Museum of Oxford
Publisher/HostMuseum of Oxford
Hidden Voices of WW1
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Discover the amazing stories, such as Hardit Singh Malik: Britain's first Indian fighter pilot.
About this Event

British history has always been diverse. Yet many important and fascinating characters have remained unheard. Come along and discover the amazing story of Hardit Singh Malik - Britain's first Indian fighter pilot and former resident of Oxford. From rebel princesses to muleteers in World War Two, it's time to bring these voices to life, and celebrate their contributions to History.


Come along to hear award winning author Bali Rai bring unheard stories to life!


There are 3 sessions throughout the day: 11.00-12.00, 13.00-14.00, 14.30-15.30


Please make sure to arrive on time. We allow a 10-minute grace period for late arrivals. After this point, we cannot guarantee admission to the activity.


This workshop is suitable for ages 8 and over.


Tickets cost £5 per child and can be purchased online via Eventbrite (booking fee applies) or at the Museum Shop. Each child ticket includes free entry for one accompanying adult. It also includes access to the Galleries. Children must be supervised at all times.


We recommend booking in advance to secure your place.


Sales from tickets help support our work to deliver fun and accessible family activities, community engagement projects, schools workshops, exhibitions and special events for Oxford’s people in our Museum spaces.


Further information


Scaffolding at Oxford Town Hall

From August 2025, scaffolding will be in place outside Oxford Town Hall. Both entrances to the Town Hall (main steps and level access entrance) will remain fully open and accessible while these essential maintenance works are carried out. More information can be found on our .


Access

There is step-free, level entry access to the Town Hall via the entrance closest to Carfax Tower (to the left of the main steps as you face the Town Hall). Inside the Museum, Museum Makers is accessible via a platform lift to the Galleries and then a lift to the basement.

Accessible toilets are available in the Museum (close to Museum Makers) and in the Town Hall on the ground floor, before entering the Museum. Please if you’d like to talk to a member of staff about your access requirements. Further access information can be found on our page dedicated to .


Photo consent

Please be aware that photographs may be taken at this event for use in marketing. If you (or a member of your group) would prefer not to be photographed, please let a member of staff know during the event.


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Museum of Oxford, St Aldate's, Oxford, United Kingdom

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