John Henry Brookes lecture
THE man who inspired the naming of Oxford Brookes University will go under the spotlight at a university talk by historian and author Bryan Brown.
Mr Brown will talk about his book John Henry Brookes: The Man Who Inspired a University about the influential figure of the book's title.
He will cover his early life and how his views, arts and crafts career helped create the Headington campus of the university, which was named in his honour.
The event will be held at Oxford's Museum on March 22 at 6pm.
Tickets cost £4.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here