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Upcoming Events

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February 14, 2026

Speed History – a short course

Speed History - Telling East End Tales starting Saturday 14 February 2026
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February 27, 2026

Friday Jazz (February 2026)

Laid back jazz session in the Café, to kick start your weekend
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March 4, 2026

Oxford House Building Tour

Hear untold stories, peek into our archive and visit our secret chapel.
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March 7, 2026

East End Speed History Celebration

Listen to newly-crafted East End tales less told by our local Speed History storytellers.
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March 21, 2026

Flow State Writing Workshop

Immersive creative writing in our secret Victorian chapel exploring mythic imagery and urban storytelling.
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March 27, 2026

Friday Jazz (March 2026)

Laid back jazz session in the Café, to kick start your weekend.
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April 8, 2026

Made in the East End presents… Open Mic Night!

Oxford House's Open Mic Night returns in April as part of Made in the East End!
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June 10, 2026

Made in the East End presents… Open Mic Night!

Oxford House's Open Mic Night returns in June as part of Made in the East End!
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August 12, 2026

Made in the East End presents… Open Mic Night!

Oxford House's Open Mic Night returns in August as part of Made in the East End!
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October 14, 2026

Made in the East End presents… Open Mic Night!

Oxford House's Open Mic Night returns in October as part of Made in the East End!

Latest news

Find out the latest Oxford House updates

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Office spaces to rent

Affordable office spaces available NOW for creatives, campaigners + not for profits

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Heritage Trainee – paid opportunity

Oxford House are recruiting for a part time Heritage Trainee (9 month contract) to support our Made in the East End programme.
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Artist Commission – Made in the East End

Oxford House would like to hear from artists with a strong interest in heritage, textiles and socially engaged art practice to work with our community on a banner-making project as part of our Made in the East End initiative.

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Kazzum Arts: Pathways Exhibition

The exhibition by Kazzum Arts will feature painting, sculpture, and mixed media, and is a powerful reminder that creativity can be a tool for healing, connection, and self-expression. Each piece tells a story and together they reflect the thoughts and ideas of the young people. We would love for you to join us in celebrating their achievements and supporting the next generation of artists. In the Main Gallery at Oxford House

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We are recruiting: Arts & Heritage Producer

We are looking for an Arts & Heritage Producer to join the Team at Oxford House
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Become our new Chair

Our current Chair, Michael Judge, is standing down after ten years in the role. We are looking for a committed individual who is excited by our vision to build harmonious and creative communities in Bethnal Green.
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Gorgeous office to rent!

Gorgeous office to rent: available now, £950 & VAT per month.
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We are recruiting: Front of House (Maternity Cover)

We are looking for a Front of House (Maternity Cover) role, part-time, fixed term contract to 5 September 2025
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Oxford House awarded a Heritage Fund grant to deliver dynamic heritage project, ‘Made in the East End’

We've been awarded a grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund to deliver ‘Made in the East End’ over the next 2 years.
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We are recruiting: Community Heritage Co-ordinator

We are looking for a Community Heritage Co-ordinator
Our history
Always changing, always adapting, but always rooted in community since 1884

Oxford House is a community arts centre in Bethnal Green. It was established in 1884 as the first Settlement House where graduates from Keble College, Oxford lived and volunteered their time to tackle the challenges of urban poverty.

Much like a Victorian gap year, they lived upstairs in our current building and created youth clubs, offered free legal advice, adult education classes and cultural clubs.

Explore History View the Archive

Oxford House is a community arts centre in Bethnal Green. It was established in 1884 as the first Settlement House where graduates from Keble College, Oxford lived and volunteered their time to tackle the challenges of urban poverty.

Much like a Victorian gap year, they lived upstairs in our current building and created youth clubs, offered free legal advice, adult education classes and cultural clubs.

Coffee, tea & cakes galore!

Open Monday – Friday 9:00am – 3:30pm.

 

Locally sourced cakes, pastries, smoothies, tea & coffee.

 

Toasties are freshly prepared using organic East-London sourdough and served with Oxford House made Seasonal Pickles.

 

We are dog friendly and have superfast Wi-Fi.