Over the years, buildings in Abingdon have changed their use as society and its needs have changed. Our Blue Plates are just a snapshot of some of the places that have now vanished, such as cafés and restaurants, or where the premises now do something different. Some were family-run shops like bakeries, or beer retailers. The plates recall the names of some of the people who ran them, too. In conjunction with the launch of the World War One website, if any of these places had a connection with one of the featured soldiers or families on this site, there will be a QR code to link you directly to the webpage so you can find out more.

Pick up a trail leaflet and family quiz sheet from our Market Place Information stall on Saturday or Sunday or download it from the Abingdon Heritage website https://www.abingdonheritage.org.uk/ from the evening of Friday 17 September.