Oxford House

Oxford House Arts and community centre in the heart of Bethnal Green. Est. 1884. Home to a theatre, dance studio, chapel, creative space and offices.

This summer, Material Histories brings together artists and community groups to explore Bethnal Green’s rich textile her...
17/06/2026

This summer, Material Histories brings together artists and community groups to explore Bethnal Green’s rich textile heritage as part of our Made in the East End programme 🧶💫

Working alongside five textile artists Anne Ogazi, Aya Haidar, Denise Hickey, Freya Gabie and Ruhela Begum, participants created community banners inspired by the area’s connections to the rag trade.

Drawing from the Oxford House archive and slow-making practices, Material Histories celebrates the craft traditions woven into East London’s past and present. 

On view at Oxford House Gallery from 1st July – 3rd September 2026. 

We can’t wait to see you there!

Over the course of six weeks, members of the community took part in Reframing the East End - a participatory photography...
16/06/2026

Over the course of six weeks, members of the community took part in Reframing the East End - a participatory photography programme led by Rehan Jamil.

Through street photography workshops with Rehan, an archive session at Tower Hamlets Local History Library and Archives, and a curation workshop at Whitechapel Gallery, participants explored the history and changing landscape of the East End while capturing their own perspectives of the area today.

These behind the scenes moments offer a glimpse into the process ahead of the final exhibition; opening on June 30th at 5:30pm!

14 June 2026 marks nine years since the Grenfell Tower fire in West London, which killed 72 men, women and children. Our...
14/06/2026

14 June 2026 marks nine years since the Grenfell Tower fire in West London, which killed 72 men, women and children. Our solidarity and our thoughts are with bereaved, survivors and the wider North Kensington community.

Grenfell United
Lisa Nash
Grenfell Tower Memorial Commission
GrenfellSilentWalk

🎉 June at Oxford House is packed with creativity, community and culture!From 🎤 Open Mic Night and 🎷 Friday Jazz, to 💃 Co...
05/06/2026

🎉 June at Oxford House is packed with creativity, community and culture!

From 🎤 Open Mic Night and 🎷 Friday Jazz, to 💃 Community Indian Dance, 🎨 exhibitions, 🥊 Thai Boxing, 🩰 ballet classes, inspiring talks, workshops and networking events — there’s something for everyone this month.

📖 We’re especially excited to continue celebrating Made in the East End, showcasing local stories, voices and creativity, culminating in the launch of Reframing the East End & Material Histories on 30 June.

☕ Drop in for an event, visit the café, explore an exhibition, or simply spend time in one of Bethnal Green’s most welcoming community spaces.

📍 Oxford House, Bethnal Green
📅 June 2026
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Our Songwriting Workshop with MIRI is fast approaching🎶💫As part of our commitment to building a harmonious and creative ...
03/06/2026

Our Songwriting Workshop with MIRI is fast approaching🎶💫

As part of our commitment to building a harmonious and creative community, we’re delighted to offer free tickets to our Radical Writing Workshops for the first five people who DM us or email at [email protected] to reserve a spot.

Location: Oxford House Chapel
Date: Saturday 6th June
Time: 10:30am - 1:30pm

Come along to the Oxford House Café on Wednesday 10 June, from 6:45pm–8:45pm, for another Made in the East End Open Mic ...
02/06/2026

Come along to the Oxford House Café on Wednesday 10 June, from 6:45pm–8:45pm, for another Made in the East End Open Mic Night.

Whether you’re performing or simply coming to listen, everyone is welcome. We’re here to create a space for emerging artists, casual performers or people looking to try something new. We have a limited number of pre-bookable slots available, plus a few sign-up spots on the night.
To book, email our host : [email protected] 

Many thanks to  as part of the Made in the East End programme. 

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Remember to sign up for Finding Your Voice! A radical songwriting workshop with MIRI exploring creativity and community ...
28/05/2026

Remember to sign up for Finding Your Voice! A radical songwriting workshop with MIRI exploring creativity and community in East London 🎶

📍 Oxford House Chapel
📅 6 June
⏰ 10:30am–1:30pm

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Join Our BoardOxford House is looking for new trustees to help shape the future of our Bethnal Green community, arts and...
22/05/2026

Join Our Board

Oxford House is looking for new trustees to help shape the future of our Bethnal Green community, arts and heritage centre.

No previous trustee experience needed — just good judgement, commitment to our mission and a desire to help Oxford House thrive.

We’re especially keen to hear from people with a local connection to Bethnal Green or Tower Hamlets, and from those with skills in:

👍 Digital / marketing

🏘️ Property, operations or historic buildings

🫵 Finance

Applications close: 22 June
Interviews: late June
New trustees join: September 2026

For an informal chat, contact [email protected]

We’d love to hear from you.

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We had such a brilliant time last week at the Write Where We Stand anthology launch! It was a really special afternoon c...
21/05/2026

We had such a brilliant time last week at the Write Where We Stand anthology launch! It was a really special afternoon celebrating community and listening to the poetry of a new generation. 

Thank you again to  and  for all of their hard work and contributions to the project, and to the young people who shared their writing with us so openly and generously.

A huge thank you as well to and .makoha for leading the workshops and supporting the students throughout the process, aswell as both and .co for helping bring the anthology itself to life!

It was great to see the students’ work sit alongside material from the Oxford House archive as part of the Made in the East End programme. With thanks to for supporting the project. 

Stay tuned for more from our Made in the East End programming soon 👀 

Photography by .smile__ Jason Garcia Urbano 💫

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Derbyshire Street
London
E26HG

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 10:30am - 1:30pm

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