Pub names in Great Britain are a rich, centuries-old tapestry of local history, heraldry, folklore, and humour, often acting as a “living history book” that reflects the social, political, and cultural shifts of the time. They were historically used to identify establishments when much of the population was illiterate, making visual, easily understood names essential.

“The Naming of Oxfordshire Pubs” is a talk about how, in the past, pubs have been named and will be illustrated with examples from Oxfordshire, including the Henley area,