Oxford House Curates

A brand new exhibition in our cafe – discover more about Oxford House, its history, and the people who continue its work today.

Office spaces to rent

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

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.

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.

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

We are recruiting: Arts & Heritage Producer

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

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.

Gorgeous office to rent!

Gorgeous office to rent: available now, £950 & VAT per month.

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

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.

We are recruiting: Community Heritage Co-ordinator

We are looking for a Community Heritage Co-ordinator

Office to rent (from April 2025)

In Conversation with Sakir Khader SOLD OUT

In Conversation with Sakir Khader SOLD OUT

We’re Recruiting: Arts & Heritage Producer

We are looking for an Arts & Heritage Producer

Motor-Scooters and Motorcycles of the East End

Scooters and Bikers of the East End

Oxford House Archive: Creating a Community Centre

Oxford House Archive: Creating a Community Centre

Oxford House Archive: 100+ Years of Fashion at Oxford House

Archive: 100+ Years of Fashion at Oxford House

An Evening in the 70s at the Oxford House Social Club

Oxford House Archive: An Evening in the 70s at the Oxford House Social Club

History House 140 Short Films

History House 140 Short Films, made in partnership with Four Corners

Oxford House Archive: History House Weekend

Oxford House Archive: History House Weekend

Oxford House Digital Archive: How to Use

Oxford House Archive: How to Use

Recruitment: Front of House

We’re Recruiting: Graphic Designer

We’re looking for a graphic designer to support our upcoming140th anniversary exhibition.

We’re Recruiting: Project Archivist (Extended until Sunday 28 April)

We’re looking for a Project Archivist to join our team.

Opportunity: Volunteers needed for Heritage Film Project – Closes Wednesday 6 March

We’re looking for volunteers for a heritage film project working.

Meet Our Trustees

It’s #TrusteeWeek and we are delighted to announce five new Trustees to the Board at Oxford House.

Theatre Hire Special Offer – Calling all Creatives, Musicians and Theatre Makers

Theatre Hire Special Offer – Calling all Creatives, Musicians ,Theatre Makers, and Shakers

We’re Recruiting: Operations Manager

We’re recruiting an Operations Manager to our lead our operations and venue hire.

Maha’s Diary – Goodbye to Oxford House

Maha’s Diary – Goodbye to Oxford House

Maha’s Diary – Kayd X Oxford House: Open Mic Night

Maha’s Diary – Kayd X Oxford House: Open Mic Night

Maha’s Diary – Somali Arts Café Creative Women

Maha’s Diary – Somali Arts Café Creative Women

Maha’s Diary – Oxford House’s Café Antics

Maha’s Diary – Oxford House’s Café Antics

We’re Recruiting: Cafe Manager

We’re recruiting a Cafe Manager to join our team and growing cafe.

We’re Recruiting: Heritage Participation Trainee

We are recruiting a new Heritage Participation Trainee to join our team.

Maha’s Diary – ‘Lost East London’

Maha’s Diary – ‘Lost East London’

Maha’s Diary – Jazz Night & Our Save the Day Sax!

Jazz Night & Our Save the Day Sax!  

Join Our Board

Oxford House is looking to recruit new board members.

Maha’s Diary: Trains and Tubes to Oxford House

Commute to and from Oxford House

Maha’s Diary: All About Our Archive

Maha’s Diary: All About Our Archive

Maha’s Diary: Visually Explore Oxford House’s Vibrant Community

Meet Maha, Oxford House’s Heritage Trainee.

Women of Bethnal Green At Work: Q&A with Photographer Sarah Ainslie

Sarah Ainslie is a Tower Hamlets based photographer who has documented local life for decades. Inspired by east London, her latest exhibition ‘Women of Bethnal Green At Work’ is on display at Oxford House until 31 March.
We spoke with her to learn more about her life as a photographer.

We’re Recruiting: Casual Event Assistant

We’re recruiting Casual Events Assistants to join our team.

Recruitment: Graphic Designer

Recruitment News: Freelance Project Evaluator

We’re Recruiting a Freelance Project Evaluator our new two-year heritage project, funded by the National Heritage Lottery Fund.

We’re Hiring: Project Archivist and Heritage Participation Trainee

We’re looking for a brilliant Project Archivist and dynamic Heritage Participation Trainee for a new project exploring Oxford House’s history.

24 Hours In Bethnal Green: In Conversation with Gretchen Viehmann from Falmouth University

24 Hours In Bethnal Green: In Conversation with Gretchen Viehmann from Falmouth University

London’s first women-led market: In Conversation with Naomi Agyekum from Lady Lane Market

This Saturday we will host our third Maker’s Fair featuring local makers from Lady Lane Market. We spoke to Naomi Agyekum from Tower Hamlets Council to find out more about the project. 

Who’s in the Oxford House? Megan Holch from Nonclassical

Nonclassical is a music promoter, record label and events producer presenting the best new classical, experimental and electronic music. Their team are based in Oxford House and we spoke to Megan Holch, the label, events and marketing assistant, to find out more.

Who’s in the Oxford House? Young and Talented

Who’s in the Oxford House: Young and Talented

Friday Music: In Conversation with Saxophonist Harry Toulson

Oxford House’s Friday Music performances are back, including monthly jazz performances by a group of young musicians. We spoke to Harry Toulson from the Oxford House Jazz Ensemble to find out more.

Who’s in the Oxford House? Susanna Eastburn from Sound and Music

Who’s in the Oxford House: Susanna Eastburn from Sound and Music

Season’s Greetings from Oxford House

The team at Oxford House wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Thank you to everyone who has supported us throughout 2021 – we look forward to welcoming you back in 2022.

1970’s Bethnal Green: More Photos by Philip Cunningham

Scroll down for more photos taken by Philip Cunningham of Oxford House in the 1970s.

Free Friday music gigs at Oxford House across summer

Oxford House are staging live music shows every Friday this summer, 5pm, and completely free! Booking in advanced is recommended.

Like to become a trustee of Oxford House?

We are looking for trustees to join a board that is ambitious, skilled and wants to see Oxford House thrive

Four Corners Zoom School

We were delighted to collaborate with Four Corners ‘Zoom School’ cohort who made a brilliant film showcasing Oxford House’s work in 2020!

Celebrating Women Writers at Oxford House

We’ve been collaborating with three fantastic writers, beaming into schools and homes across East London celebrating novels, poetry and short stories led by women!

Looking for the best views in the East End?

Looking for the best views in the East End? Check out Oxford House’s amazing rooftop.