Archives of interest
Borough of Abingdon archives
Researchers interested in access to the borough and civic archives of the town can gain this by appointment. Please telephone (01235) 522642 with details of your enquiry. The Honorary Archivist is currently available on Thursdays and notice is normally required.
Abingdon has a distinguished history in the County of Berkshire, including being county town from shortly after the time of the Borough Charter in 1556 until 1869.
Records useful for genealogy and family research are available through the Centre for Oxfordshire Studies and the Berkshire Records Office. Free access can be obtained to many on-line resources through your local library within these two counties. The service of Abingdon Town Council is particularly for people who know they need information from the Borough of Abingdon and town civic archives.