SOFO Museum

It's official, it's #WinniethePoohDay and we're #open for 2025! Visit our brand-new E.H. Shepard exhibition - see the artists' beloved children's illustrations alongside a wealth of his wartime work. Discover the story of the man before and beyond the bear. @UniOfSurrey

We've got plenty for the #militaryhistory buffs this summer too. Our next Saturday talk sees Derek Plews examine the record of a Division in Asiago, Italy 1918 - why was their commander sacked? A Brilliant Little Victory - 2pm, Sat 9 August 2025 🎟️ : buff.ly/7F60s58

We've got big plans for the Summer Holidays! Don't miss the E H Shepard: Before & Beyond Winnie-the-Pooh exhibition, our Hundred Acre Wood-inspired den, plus drop in crafts and tea parties every week! Why not join us for our Teddy Bear Picnic this August? 🍯 🐝 🧸

Our latest online talk to make its way to Youtube is Mountains, Mules and Malaria. Hot weather would be even worse in mountainous terrain and with Malaria, but that was the experience for soldiers in the forgotten WW1 Salonika campaign Watch it now: buff.ly/vmAKhh1

Winnipeg-the-Pooh? It's probably best that Milne went with Winnie! Find out more about the Canadian regimental mascot that inspired Pooh bear in our next talk with best-selling author Ross King - this Saturday, 12 July at 2pm. Book now: buff.ly/uNXrgI2

Last week we welcomed a group from the local Spencer Court Care Home, who enjoyed listening to some classic 40s and 50s songs. This Thursday 2pm - 4pm is the next Meet Me at the Soldiers Museum - our new drop-ins for older adults. Enjoy tea, chat, and reminisce in our galleries

Another #Oxfordshire #VE story on our blog today, by volunteer Joseph Vale. Or, should it be a #Buckinghamshire story? Captain Flower, 1st Bucks Battalion, Oxf & Bucks LI, and T Force... Read more at: buff.ly/faRzGxy

We have another great talk coming up in July for fans of E. H. Shepard: Before & Beyond Winnie-the-Pooh. Best-selling author Ross King reveals another the Great War connection with Pooh. Was the beloved bear inspired by a Canadian regimental mascot? 🎟️ buff.ly/uNXrgI2

Join us for our #ArmedForcesDay celebration from 11am - 4pm, Sat 28 June '25 Music from the Hot Jazz Vagabonds, food from Plush Pizza, displays from: @GPRSociety @6_airborne @modelsforheroes @OxfordshireACF @ArmyChaplainMus ...and more!

#onthisday 1944 The greater part of 1st Battalion, Oxf & Bucks LI arrive in Normandy The Battalion missed D-Day, but would go onto fight all the way through to Germany, and feature in our current VE & VJ Day exhibition. In this clip, veteran Reg Charles talks about joining them

So you've visited our Before & Beyond exhibition, attended one of our Teddy Bear Tea Parties, but you want more Pooh in #oxfordshire? The @WaterperryOpera Festival has you covered! 8-17 August at @waterperry Gardens Find out more: buff.ly/L0IN4Tj #winniethepooh

@SOFOtrust Phillip Dunn 100 years young the opening of the Operation Varsity Exhibition

Today marks the 210th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo. The 52nd, under the command of Sir John Colborne, would play a significant role at Waterloo. Pictured is a Waterloo period shako belonging to the 52nd, with its notable green plume, and insignia.