Song of the Week: Joan Baez - Barbara Allen

A song that dates back to the seventeenth century, here nailed by Joan Baez during the folk boom years of the early 60s. 

Like many a folk song, folks, it isn't a happy tale (Barbara denies a dying man's love and then dies of remorse herself), but ironically it is mentioned by seventeenth century diarist Samuel Pepys as being sung at New Year's celebrations, and features in the Christmas celebrations in the 1951 film version of A Christmas Carol. Who listens to lyrics?

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Oxford Energy Day 2026

Registration is open for the 14th Oxford Energy Day, taking place on Thursday 17 September 2026 at the Mathematical Institute. 

Hosted by the Oxford Energy Network and the ZERO Institute, this free, multidisciplinary conference is open to all and brings together researchers, industry practitioners, policy experts and civil society to explore this year's theme: "Towards resilient energy systems: research, policy and practice."

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