Abingdon WW1 Commemoration Event – are you in this?

Abingdon is ready for its very first WW1 family activity day in the Market Place tomorrow at 10am. This one day only event will be filled with activities for everyone with some of the town’s well known local producers and shops providing authentic style food and drink throughout the day. The event will give visitors an insight into life in the early 1900’s, learning about the differences between our lives today and of those who lived during The Great War. In the spirit of recreating a 1900’s Abingdon many museum staff and volunteers will be dressed in period clothing, and visitors are more than welcome to attend in costume also.   

Full programmes are currently available at the Museum reception and at the Tourist Information Centre, and will be available on the day. Please note that the timings of some activities may change on the day. 

The following displays and activities will be open between 10am-4pm:

Harriet Photography Vintage Photo Booth

Punch & Judy

Live War Horses

Recruitment stand with company nurse

Signalling School

Gas Mask Display

Rifle Display

Drill Sequences by Sea Cadets, Heritage Open Days, and Royal Norfolk Regiment Living History Group

Butter Churning

Food Rationing information and display

Toy Pewter Casting demonstration

Authentic wartime ammunition cart display

SSAFA Information stall

 

The following food, drink and gift stalls will be open 10am-4pm:

Loose Cannon Brewery

Added Ingredients authentic food and drink

Harriet Photography Sepia Prints

Jeanette Howse Bakery and Dig for Victory stall

Abingdon Museum Outdoor Gift Shop

Heritage Open Days books and cakes

 

In addition, the Museum Roof will be open throughout the day and visitors can view the new Abingdon at War exhibition in the museum attic. 

We look forward to seeing you there!