Caroline Wickham-Jones was an archaeologist, broadcaster and Oxbow author. Her research focused on the earliest people in Scotland, and she was a leading expert on Orkney archaeology. Today would have been her 67th birthday. In[…]
Footboards, Film Props and Fragments: Exploring English Medieval Furniture
What do Charles Edward Stuart, members of the Mosley family, and Sid James have in common? At some point they all, most likely, occupied the Henry VII and Elizabeth of York Marriage Bed. The bed[…]
Women’s History Month: Author Spotlight
In honour of Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day, we’re celebrating some of the remarkable women who have contributed to, written, and edited publications for Oxbow Books; women who have brought new archaeological ideas,[…]
The Story behind the Books
Are you ever curious about the stories behind your favourite books? In this blog, Natale Barca takes us behind the scenes of the event which led to the start of his life as an author,[…]
15 Brilliant Books From 2022 to Add to Your 2023 Reading List
We’ve reached the end of January, so there can be no denying it, 2023 has officially begun. In the settled calm that slowly descends as the novelty and buzz of the new year begins to[…]
A Tale as Ancient as Time: Exploring the Archaeology of Early Societies in the Llŷn Peninsula
Have you ever been to the Llŷn Peninsula? This highly popular holiday destination, with its captivating coastline and magnificent mountains, is widely considered to be one of the most beautiful places in Britain. Something which[…]
Current Archaeology ‘Book of the Year’ Nominations 2023
We’re very excited about Current Archaeology Live!, which is taking place on 25th February 2023! We’re especially thrilled that one of our books, as well as a title from Sidestone Press, has received a nomination[…]
The Secret Seventeenth-Century Water Garden
By Stephen Wass There are multiple references to the garden at Hanwell Castle in Robert Plot’s Natural History of Oxfordshire, with pools and islands hidden away in its woods, it has survived almost intact in[…]
Oxbow Books Advent Calendar 2022
Let’s all thank our lucky stars, the Oxbow Books Advent Calendar is back for 2022! This year, once again, we’re counting down to Christmas with fabulous 50% off deals from the 1st-24th December. Each offer[…]