Slade Camp memories project receives National Lottery funding

Huts at the site between Brasenose and Magdalen Woods became home to dozens of families in the 1940s, ’50s and ’60s.

In 1970, the camp closed and was dismantled after the residents had moved.

The remains of its buildings became overgrown but were uncovered during the Covid pandemic and more has been discovered about their history since.

The trust said throughout the project there would be “lots of opportunities for people to find about more about this fascinating place”.

A month-long exhibition about it will open at Oxford’s Westgate Library on 1 September, and local historians will be giving tours of the site on 14 September.

The physical remains of the camp will be installed with new signage and a guided trail for visitors.