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SUMMARY:The Couldrey Painting and Poetry Course\, led by Artist-Teacher Helen Edwards
DESCRIPTION:This six-week course inspired by Oswald Couldrey – arguably Abingdon’s most famous artist and poet of the 20th century – offers a journey through drawing\, poetry\, photography and contemporary painting techniques. \n\nRunning every Friday from 20 February to 27 March\, 10am to 12pm in the Museum Kempster Room\, there are 10 places available for this course.\nBooking is essential\, a place costs £180 which includes materials.\nContact the Museum reception to book and make payment – 01235 523703\nor email abingdon.museum@abingdon.gov.uk. \n\nInitially\, Helen will guide you through Couldrey’s exhibition which is on display at Abingdon Museum for the first three months of 2026. Together you will then go on to further study and critique his paintings and poems in a session of discussion and discovery. Equipped with a new-found knowledge of Couldrey’s style and his creative techniques it will then be your turn to take to the streets of Abingdon. In an homage to the artist – who influences Helen’s own colour palette and style of composition – you will study the historic town’s architecture and meandering streets\, and begin the process of creating your own responses. Using his poems to help your aesthetic response\, you will photograph\, draw and paint the contemporary town through a Couldrey-style lens.\nThis will help to develop your understanding of perspective through drawing\, your composition skills and how colour pallets influence the artist. You will then be working with contemporary painting techniques that will further enhance your skills and build on the range and style of media you use in your art.\nThe course will culminate in writing your own poems inspired by your artwork and the town of Abingdon. \n*Good cameras are not necessary\, a phone camera will be fine. \nHelen J S Edwards studied BA Fine Art and later completed an MA in Artist-Teacher Practice at Oxford Brookes University.
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/the-couldrey-painting-and-poetry-cours-led-by-artist-teacher-helen-edwards/2026-03-27
LOCATION:Abingdon County Hall Museum
CATEGORIES:Abingdon County Hall Museum,Arts & Culture,County Hall Museum,Heritage,Market Place
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260320T120000
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SUMMARY:The Couldrey Painting and Poetry Course\, led by Artist-Teacher Helen Edwards
DESCRIPTION:This six-week course inspired by Oswald Couldrey – arguably Abingdon’s most famous artist and poet of the 20th century – offers a journey through drawing\, poetry\, photography and contemporary painting techniques. \n\nRunning every Friday from 20 February to 27 March\, 10am to 12pm in the Museum Kempster Room\, there are 10 places available for this course.\nBooking is essential\, a place costs £180 which includes materials.\nContact the Museum reception to book and make payment – 01235 523703\nor email abingdon.museum@abingdon.gov.uk. \n\nInitially\, Helen will guide you through Couldrey’s exhibition which is on display at Abingdon Museum for the first three months of 2026. Together you will then go on to further study and critique his paintings and poems in a session of discussion and discovery. Equipped with a new-found knowledge of Couldrey’s style and his creative techniques it will then be your turn to take to the streets of Abingdon. In an homage to the artist – who influences Helen’s own colour palette and style of composition – you will study the historic town’s architecture and meandering streets\, and begin the process of creating your own responses. Using his poems to help your aesthetic response\, you will photograph\, draw and paint the contemporary town through a Couldrey-style lens.\nThis will help to develop your understanding of perspective through drawing\, your composition skills and how colour pallets influence the artist. You will then be working with contemporary painting techniques that will further enhance your skills and build on the range and style of media you use in your art.\nThe course will culminate in writing your own poems inspired by your artwork and the town of Abingdon. \n*Good cameras are not necessary\, a phone camera will be fine. \nHelen J S Edwards studied BA Fine Art and later completed an MA in Artist-Teacher Practice at Oxford Brookes University.
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/the-couldrey-painting-and-poetry-cours-led-by-artist-teacher-helen-edwards/2026-03-20
LOCATION:Abingdon County Hall Museum
CATEGORIES:Abingdon County Hall Museum,Arts & Culture,County Hall Museum,Heritage,Market Place
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260313T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260313T120000
DTSTAMP:20260502T053730
CREATED:20251120T153230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T153924Z
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SUMMARY:The Couldrey Painting and Poetry Course\, led by Artist-Teacher Helen Edwards
DESCRIPTION:This six-week course inspired by Oswald Couldrey – arguably Abingdon’s most famous artist and poet of the 20th century – offers a journey through drawing\, poetry\, photography and contemporary painting techniques. \n\nRunning every Friday from 20 February to 27 March\, 10am to 12pm in the Museum Kempster Room\, there are 10 places available for this course.\nBooking is essential\, a place costs £180 which includes materials.\nContact the Museum reception to book and make payment – 01235 523703\nor email abingdon.museum@abingdon.gov.uk. \n\nInitially\, Helen will guide you through Couldrey’s exhibition which is on display at Abingdon Museum for the first three months of 2026. Together you will then go on to further study and critique his paintings and poems in a session of discussion and discovery. Equipped with a new-found knowledge of Couldrey’s style and his creative techniques it will then be your turn to take to the streets of Abingdon. In an homage to the artist – who influences Helen’s own colour palette and style of composition – you will study the historic town’s architecture and meandering streets\, and begin the process of creating your own responses. Using his poems to help your aesthetic response\, you will photograph\, draw and paint the contemporary town through a Couldrey-style lens.\nThis will help to develop your understanding of perspective through drawing\, your composition skills and how colour pallets influence the artist. You will then be working with contemporary painting techniques that will further enhance your skills and build on the range and style of media you use in your art.\nThe course will culminate in writing your own poems inspired by your artwork and the town of Abingdon. \n*Good cameras are not necessary\, a phone camera will be fine. \nHelen J S Edwards studied BA Fine Art and later completed an MA in Artist-Teacher Practice at Oxford Brookes University.
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/the-couldrey-painting-and-poetry-cours-led-by-artist-teacher-helen-edwards/2026-03-13
LOCATION:Abingdon County Hall Museum
CATEGORIES:Abingdon County Hall Museum,Arts & Culture,County Hall Museum,Heritage,Market Place
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260306T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260306T120000
DTSTAMP:20260502T053730
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SUMMARY:The Couldrey Painting and Poetry Course\, led by Artist-Teacher Helen Edwards
DESCRIPTION:This six-week course inspired by Oswald Couldrey – arguably Abingdon’s most famous artist and poet of the 20th century – offers a journey through drawing\, poetry\, photography and contemporary painting techniques. \n\nRunning every Friday from 20 February to 27 March\, 10am to 12pm in the Museum Kempster Room\, there are 10 places available for this course.\nBooking is essential\, a place costs £180 which includes materials.\nContact the Museum reception to book and make payment – 01235 523703\nor email abingdon.museum@abingdon.gov.uk. \n\nInitially\, Helen will guide you through Couldrey’s exhibition which is on display at Abingdon Museum for the first three months of 2026. Together you will then go on to further study and critique his paintings and poems in a session of discussion and discovery. Equipped with a new-found knowledge of Couldrey’s style and his creative techniques it will then be your turn to take to the streets of Abingdon. In an homage to the artist – who influences Helen’s own colour palette and style of composition – you will study the historic town’s architecture and meandering streets\, and begin the process of creating your own responses. Using his poems to help your aesthetic response\, you will photograph\, draw and paint the contemporary town through a Couldrey-style lens.\nThis will help to develop your understanding of perspective through drawing\, your composition skills and how colour pallets influence the artist. You will then be working with contemporary painting techniques that will further enhance your skills and build on the range and style of media you use in your art.\nThe course will culminate in writing your own poems inspired by your artwork and the town of Abingdon. \n*Good cameras are not necessary\, a phone camera will be fine. \nHelen J S Edwards studied BA Fine Art and later completed an MA in Artist-Teacher Practice at Oxford Brookes University.
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/the-couldrey-painting-and-poetry-cours-led-by-artist-teacher-helen-edwards/2026-03-06
LOCATION:Abingdon County Hall Museum
CATEGORIES:Abingdon County Hall Museum,Arts & Culture,County Hall Museum,Heritage,Market Place
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260227T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260227T120000
DTSTAMP:20260502T053730
CREATED:20251120T153230Z
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SUMMARY:The Couldrey Painting and Poetry Course\, led by Artist-Teacher Helen Edwards
DESCRIPTION:This six-week course inspired by Oswald Couldrey – arguably Abingdon’s most famous artist and poet of the 20th century – offers a journey through drawing\, poetry\, photography and contemporary painting techniques. \n\nRunning every Friday from 20 February to 27 March\, 10am to 12pm in the Museum Kempster Room\, there are 10 places available for this course.\nBooking is essential\, a place costs £180 which includes materials.\nContact the Museum reception to book and make payment – 01235 523703\nor email abingdon.museum@abingdon.gov.uk. \n\nInitially\, Helen will guide you through Couldrey’s exhibition which is on display at Abingdon Museum for the first three months of 2026. Together you will then go on to further study and critique his paintings and poems in a session of discussion and discovery. Equipped with a new-found knowledge of Couldrey’s style and his creative techniques it will then be your turn to take to the streets of Abingdon. In an homage to the artist – who influences Helen’s own colour palette and style of composition – you will study the historic town’s architecture and meandering streets\, and begin the process of creating your own responses. Using his poems to help your aesthetic response\, you will photograph\, draw and paint the contemporary town through a Couldrey-style lens.\nThis will help to develop your understanding of perspective through drawing\, your composition skills and how colour pallets influence the artist. You will then be working with contemporary painting techniques that will further enhance your skills and build on the range and style of media you use in your art.\nThe course will culminate in writing your own poems inspired by your artwork and the town of Abingdon. \n*Good cameras are not necessary\, a phone camera will be fine. \nHelen J S Edwards studied BA Fine Art and later completed an MA in Artist-Teacher Practice at Oxford Brookes University.
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/the-couldrey-painting-and-poetry-cours-led-by-artist-teacher-helen-edwards/2026-02-27
LOCATION:Abingdon County Hall Museum
CATEGORIES:Abingdon County Hall Museum,Arts & Culture,County Hall Museum,Heritage,Market Place
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260220T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260220T120000
DTSTAMP:20260502T053730
CREATED:20251120T153230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T153924Z
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SUMMARY:The Couldrey Painting and Poetry Course\, led by Artist-Teacher Helen Edwards
DESCRIPTION:This six-week course inspired by Oswald Couldrey – arguably Abingdon’s most famous artist and poet of the 20th century – offers a journey through drawing\, poetry\, photography and contemporary painting techniques. \n\nRunning every Friday from 20 February to 27 March\, 10am to 12pm in the Museum Kempster Room\, there are 10 places available for this course.\nBooking is essential\, a place costs £180 which includes materials.\nContact the Museum reception to book and make payment – 01235 523703\nor email abingdon.museum@abingdon.gov.uk. \n\nInitially\, Helen will guide you through Couldrey’s exhibition which is on display at Abingdon Museum for the first three months of 2026. Together you will then go on to further study and critique his paintings and poems in a session of discussion and discovery. Equipped with a new-found knowledge of Couldrey’s style and his creative techniques it will then be your turn to take to the streets of Abingdon. In an homage to the artist – who influences Helen’s own colour palette and style of composition – you will study the historic town’s architecture and meandering streets\, and begin the process of creating your own responses. Using his poems to help your aesthetic response\, you will photograph\, draw and paint the contemporary town through a Couldrey-style lens.\nThis will help to develop your understanding of perspective through drawing\, your composition skills and how colour pallets influence the artist. You will then be working with contemporary painting techniques that will further enhance your skills and build on the range and style of media you use in your art.\nThe course will culminate in writing your own poems inspired by your artwork and the town of Abingdon. \n*Good cameras are not necessary\, a phone camera will be fine. \nHelen J S Edwards studied BA Fine Art and later completed an MA in Artist-Teacher Practice at Oxford Brookes University.
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/the-couldrey-painting-and-poetry-cours-led-by-artist-teacher-helen-edwards/2026-02-20
LOCATION:Abingdon County Hall Museum
CATEGORIES:Abingdon County Hall Museum,Arts & Culture,County Hall Museum,Heritage,Market Place
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260214T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260426T160000
DTSTAMP:20260502T053730
CREATED:20260213T142145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T142145Z
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SUMMARY:Exhibition: 'Text & Texture' - the artworks of Pat Russell and Janet Boulton
DESCRIPTION:Pat Russell and Janet Boulton were both acclaimed artists who lived in Abingdon for many years. \nIn 1986\, they both attended a paper making workshop at Oxford Polytechnic (later Oxford Brookes University). Inspired by the possibilities of this medium\, they decided to set up their own paper making studio and start creating art using paper pulp. The works on display are now a part of the Museum’s permanent collection and range from photographic documentary of Janet’s garden installation art featuring text\, paper pulp works and embroidery. \nLocation: Attic Gallery 14 February to 26 April 2026 \nFREE Admission  \n\nHere are some video on vimeo featuring some of their work. \nForeground Background – A Day in Janet Boulton’s Garden  \nJanet Boulton. Working with Watercolour – A Seeming Diversity \nJanet Boulton. The artist & gardener
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/exhibition-text-texture-the-artworks-of-pat-russell-and-janet-boulton
LOCATION:Abingdon County Hall Museum
CATEGORIES:Abingdon County Hall Museum,Arts & Culture,County Hall Museum,Heritage,Market Place,Sports & Leisure
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260110T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260329T160000
DTSTAMP:20260502T053730
CREATED:20251223T102852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T102852Z
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SUMMARY:Exhibition: South Indian Years - The Art & Poetry of Oswald Couldrey
DESCRIPTION:Oswald Jennings Couldrey is Abingdon’s best-known twentieth-century artist. He was born into a local family of seed merchants and agricultural suppliers which for several generations had included musicians\, scholars and teachers\, especially at Abingdon School\, then Roysse’s School. Oswald went up to Pembroke College\, Oxford as an Abingdon Scholar\, then gained a teaching qualification and entry to the Education Service of the Indian Civil Service\, living and working in India from 1909-1919\, for eight years as Principal of the Rajamundry College of Art in Andra Pradesh.\nThis exhibition shows painting made during these years\, complimented by examples of his poetry. \nFREE ADMISSION
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/exhibition-south-indian-years-the-art-poetry-of-oswald-couldrey
LOCATION:Abingdon County Hall Museum
CATEGORIES:Abingdon County Hall Museum,Arts & Culture,County Hall Museum,Heritage,Market Place,Sports & Leisure
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251014T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251116T160000
DTSTAMP:20260502T053730
CREATED:20250918T145031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T145106Z
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SUMMARY:Exhibition: Objects of Significance by Sarah Frodsham
DESCRIPTION:Step into a space where the familiar holds unexpected depth. Objects of Significance invites you to explore the hidden meanings behind everyday items through a curated collection of single objects\, each contributed by a local resident. From worn-out clothes to cherished heirlooms\, these items reveal emotional layers and personal histories that transcend their ordinary appearance. Each object tells a unique story offering a glimpse into the lives of those who call Abingdon home. Visitors are encouraged to reflect on a singular object from their own lives and the emotions it evokes. By spotlighting these intimate narratives\, the exhibition celebrates the richness of lived experience and the quiet power of the seemingly ordinary.
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/exhibition-objects-of-significance-by-sarah-frodsham
LOCATION:Abingdon County Hall Museum
CATEGORIES:Abingdon County Hall Museum,Arts & Culture,County Hall Museum,Heritage,Market Place,Sports & Leisure
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251004T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251213T160000
DTSTAMP:20260502T053730
CREATED:20250930T112747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251011T132522Z
UID:10015842-1759572000-1765641600@www.abingdon.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Exhibition - Abingdon 1945
DESCRIPTION:2025 marks the 80th anniversary of the end of World War 2\, and our exhibition looks back at Abingdon in war and peace in 1945. Learn how the war impacted the lives of local people through food shortages\, the threat of air raids\, war work in the industries\, and the influx of evacuees and armed forces personnel. Take a closer look at the roles of women and how they experienced the war and the post-war period. The exhibition also looks at the changes the peace brought\, how people celebrated VE and VJ Day\, what happened when the soldiers returned home\, and how a decision taken in 1945 changed the face of the town with the coming of the ‘Atomics’. \nFrom 4th October to 23rd December 2025\n \n \nPlease join us for the final talk of the Museum’s WWII history series ‘1945 -The End of the Third Reich’ presented by BBC Radio Nottingham’s History Advisor Gareth Howell .\n \nPlease book your tickets at the Museum Reception\nor online at https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/abingdon-museum  \nFriday 7th November at 7pm.\nLocation: The Roysse Room\, Bridge Street\, Abingdon.
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/exhibition-abingdon-1945
LOCATION:Abingdon County Hall Museum
CATEGORIES:Abingdon County Hall Museum,Arts & Culture,County Hall Museum,Heritage,Market Place,Sports & Leisure
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250927T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250927T150000
DTSTAMP:20260502T053730
CREATED:20250808T144153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T125318Z
UID:10015773-1758981600-1758985200@www.abingdon.gov.uk
SUMMARY:'Late Jurassic Fossils from the Abingdon Monster Beds!' by Geologist James Etienne
DESCRIPTION:Fossil lovers will be interested in this special talk by Geologist James Etienne\, who will be giving a presentation on the extraordinary collection of locally found fossils displayed in the Attic Gallery until the end of September 2025. \nTalk on Saturday 27th September at 2pm \nLocation: Kempster Room – Museum Basementt \nPlaces are limited to 20 so please book your free tickets at the Museum Reception. \n 
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/late-jurassic-fossils-from-the-abingdon-monster-beds-by-geologist-james-etienne
LOCATION:Abingdon County Hall Museum
CATEGORIES:Abingdon County Hall Museum,Arts & Culture,County Hall Museum,Heritage,Sports & Leisure
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250913T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250913T160000
DTSTAMP:20260502T053730
CREATED:20250807T130609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T130609Z
UID:10015772-1757757600-1757779200@www.abingdon.gov.uk
SUMMARY:HODs Special Event - The Romans are coming!
DESCRIPTION:Abingdon Museum is excited to present another great living history event with ‘The Vicus’. They will set up a camp in the Abbey Buildings from 10am on Saturday 13th September and will show off their armour and lifestyle. This will be an exciting time for families and everyone interested in the Roman period\, where they can gain insights into Roman daily life with re-enactments\, demonstrations and interactive displays. \nLocation: Abingdon Abbey Buildings (garden area) \nFree Event
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/hods-special-event-the-romans-are-coming
LOCATION:Abingdon County Hall Museum
CATEGORIES:Abingdon County Hall Museum,Amenities and Recreation,Arts & Culture,County Hall Museum,Heritage,Market Place,Outdoors,Sports & Leisure
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250820T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250820T153000
DTSTAMP:20260502T053730
CREATED:20250807T125728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T132847Z
UID:10015771-1755685800-1755703800@www.abingdon.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Museum Summer Craft: Pots of Evidence
DESCRIPTION:Join our crafting crew to make terracotta pots and Roman pendants\, bracelets and gift boxes! \nTIME: 10.30am to 12:30 & 1.30pm to 3.30pm \nDrop in session\, booking not required.\nFREE entry (suggested donation £1 per child).\nLocation: Museum Basement
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/museum-summer-craft-pots-of-evidence
LOCATION:Abingdon County Hall Museum
CATEGORIES:Abingdon County Hall Museum,Arts & Culture,County Hall Museum,Heritage,Market Place,Sports & Leisure
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250705T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250928T160000
DTSTAMP:20260502T053730
CREATED:20250704T123452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250704T123452Z
UID:10015758-1751709600-1759075200@www.abingdon.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Exhibition: Romans\, Britons & Abingdon - After the oppidum AD43 to AD410
DESCRIPTION:Following on from last year’s Iron Age exhibition\, we will continue the story of the Abingdon area and its people\, looking at town and country\, industry and agriculture\, religious and home life all through the Roman period. \nFREE Admission
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/exhibition-romans-britons-abingdon-after-the-oppidum-ad43-to-ad410
LOCATION:Abingdon County Hall Museum
CATEGORIES:Abingdon County Hall Museum,Arts & Culture,County Hall Museum,Heritage,Market Place,Sports & Leisure
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250517T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250907T160000
DTSTAMP:20260502T053730
CREATED:20250516T135835Z
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SUMMARY:Exhibition: The Etienne Collection
DESCRIPTION:Eminent fossil collector Dr James Etienne is showcasing for the first time his extraordinary collection of locally found fossils in the Attic Gallery of Abingdon Museum from 17th May to 7th September 2025. \nFree Admission
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/exhibition-the-etienne-collection
LOCATION:Abingdon County Hall Museum
CATEGORIES:Abingdon County Hall Museum,Arts & Culture,County Hall Museum,Heritage,Market Place,Sports & Leisure
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250416T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250416T153000
DTSTAMP:20260502T053730
CREATED:20250319T145320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T145320Z
UID:10012697-1744799400-1744817400@www.abingdon.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Museum Craft Session: Birds & Bracelets
DESCRIPTION:Think about garden birds or your own colourful ideas in order to make 3D hanging bird pictures to take home. You can also design and make a beaded bracelet at this session. \nTIME: 10.30am to 12:30 & 1.30pm to 3.30pm \nDrop in session\, booking not required.\nFREE entry (suggested donation £1 per child).\nLocation: Museum Basement \nOur volunteer-run family activities are a great way to spend a bit of time learning a new skill. Enjoy being creative with a range of craft ideas\, with many items available to take home when you have finished! \nThe recommended age for our craft activity is from 3 years old\, but younger children are welcome to join our sessions accompanied by a parent or guardian. Be mindful that we use bits&bobs and small pieces of material during our craft sessions.
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/museum-craft-session-birds-bracelets
LOCATION:Abingdon County Hall Museum
CATEGORIES:Abingdon County Hall Museum,Amenities and Recreation,Arts & Culture,County Hall Museum,Heritage,Market Place,Sports & Leisure
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250412T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250629T160000
DTSTAMP:20260502T053730
CREATED:20250329T105111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250329T105111Z
UID:10015569-1744452000-1751212800@www.abingdon.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Exhibition: A Geologist's Guide to Abingdon
DESCRIPTION:This exhibition will provide some background and context to our many fossil finds in the collection\, starting with an introduction to rock strata and how they were discovered by William Smith over 200 years ago. \nAbingdon stands on a layer of Jurassic rock called Kimmeridge Clay. In that period\, the continents as we know them today had not formed yet\, and Abingdon was submerged in a shallow sea. This is why most of the fossils found in Abingdon are of marine creatures. There were some coastal areas nearby\, though\, as proven by the finds of dinosaur footprints at Ardley near Bicester.\nWe also put Abingdon into the context of other rock strata from the Jurassic period which are present in the wider Abingdon area\,\nand how they can be observed in the landscape. \nThis exhibition will go up in the Sessions Gallery of the Museum. In May it will be joined by a second display in the Attic\, showcasing recent fossil finds here in Abingdon. \nFree Admission
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/exhibition-a-geologists-guide-to-abingdon
LOCATION:Abingdon County Hall Museum
CATEGORIES:Abingdon County Hall Museum,Arts & Culture,County Hall Museum,Heritage,Market Place,Sports & Leisure
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250111T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250406T160000
DTSTAMP:20260502T053730
CREATED:20250108T142228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250329T104623Z
UID:10015454-1736591400-1743955200@www.abingdon.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Exhibition: Atomics to Medieval Knights
DESCRIPTION:Thanks to the positive visitors’ feedback and high attendance\, we are happy to let you know that the exhibition “Atomics to Medieval Knights – a history of Fitzharris Manor Estate” has been extended until Sunday 6th April.  \nThis tells the story of Fitzharris Manor\, from its beginning after the Norman Conquest\, when it was granted to a knight called Owen or Oin. One of his descendants was called Fitzharry\, whose name attached itself to the Manor and is still reflected in the modern housing estate. We track the history of the Manor through time\, and how the Manor House changed with a succession of owners. The exhibition then focusses on the coming of the AERE research establishment at Harwell\, which brought an influx of new people to the town – the “Atomics”. In order to provide housing for them\, a new estate was built on the site of Fitzharris Manor – the Fitzharris Estate. The exhibition looks at the construction\, the design\, and the people’s life on the estate and how the coming of the Atomics changed the town. It also lifts the lid on what went on at Harwell\, and some events which shaped world history but took place right on our doorstep. Much of the research into the history of the estate has been done by Mike Evans of the Fitzharris Estate Residents Association\, whose support makes the exhibition possible.
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/exhibition-atomics-to-medieval-knights
LOCATION:Abingdon County Hall Museum
CATEGORIES:Abingdon County Hall Museum,Arts & Culture,County Hall Museum,Heritage,Market Place,Sports & Leisure
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241108T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241108T210000
DTSTAMP:20260502T053730
CREATED:20240915T131845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241101T112236Z
UID:10015357-1731092400-1731099600@www.abingdon.gov.uk
SUMMARY:1944 - Breaking in to Fortress Europe. WWII Talk Series by Gareth Howell
DESCRIPTION:BBC Nottingham’s history advisor and renowned history speaker Gareth Howell returns to continue the story of World War II. \n‘The Germans have been kicked out of Africa after huge losses in the Tunisia campaign\, and Italy is looking for a way out of the war. On the Eastern Front the Germans have suffered a heavy defeat at Stalingrad but are preparing for one last gamble at Kursk in an effort to turn the tide\, while the skies are the scene of furious battles as the British and Americans look too bomb Germany in to submission. The U-Boat menace has already been defeated. But have the Allies got what it takes to break into fortress Europe?’ \nThis is the story of these times\, continuing the series of talks began in Abingdon in 2014. We look at the fighting in Sicily\, Kursk\, Italy\, Ukraine\, and the skies of Europe\, before examining the D-Day landings. Europe will never be the same again. \nBooking Essential\nTickets: Adults £10 / Children £8 \nThe Location has been changed and will be now held at the Roysse Court\, Bridge Street\, Abingdon.\nThis room is on the ground floor and is wheelchair accessible. \nTo book your seats please click here or visit www.ticketsource.co.uk/abingdon-museum \nAlternatively you can purchase your ticket at the Museum reception (firtst floor)\, by cash or card.
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/1944-breaking-in-to-fortress-europe-5th-july-1943-6th-june-1944-gareth-howell-wwii-talk-series
LOCATION:Abingdon County Hall Museum
CATEGORIES:Abingdon County Hall Museum,Arts & Culture,County Hall Museum,Heritage,Sports & Leisure
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241105T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241222T160000
DTSTAMP:20260502T053730
CREATED:20241102T115803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241102T115803Z
UID:10012563-1730800800-1734883200@www.abingdon.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Exhibition: VAULTS by Artist Tom Crask
DESCRIPTION:“For a long as I can remember I have been interested in pillboxes and bunkers\, the kind of wartime structures that were cast in concrete only to be discarded upon landscapes that later drastically changed. As objects totally divorced from their original context\, they have always possessed a sense of mystery.\nThe Vaults series takes this early fascination as a starting point and mixes it with a later interest in Brutalist architecture.\nThey are intended as objects of ambiguity\, for which purpose and intention are purposefully left void.\nThey are constructed using bespoke moulds made from plastic card. The structure is created in reverse\, both upside down and in negative. The plastic mould allows for a very smooth finish\, where the only features present are those that have been deliberately placed.” \nArtist Tom Crask \nTom Crask’s exhibition ‘Vaults’ is displayed in the Attic Gallery from 5th November to 22nd December. \nFREE ADMISSION
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/exhibition-vaults-by-artist-tom-crask
LOCATION:Abingdon Museum
CATEGORIES:Abingdon County Hall Museum,Arts & Culture,County Hall Museum,Heritage,Market Place,Sports & Leisure
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241005T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241222T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T053730
CREATED:20240929T124244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240929T124244Z
UID:10015376-1728115200-1734886800@www.abingdon.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Exhibition: Wish you were here... Abingdon’s past through postcards and messages.
DESCRIPTION:The first postcards were introduced to Britain in 1870.\nIn 1871 75 million were sent\, and in 1910 800 million postcards were sent. Collector Elizabeth Drury has loaned use of her collection for this exhibition\, images of places and people mixed with the messages sent evoke nostalgia and humour of times past. \nLocation: Sessions Gallery (museum first floor) \nFREE Admission
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/exhibition-wish-you-were-here-abingdons-past-through-postcards-and-messages
LOCATION:Abingdon County Hall Museum
CATEGORIES:Abingdon County Hall Museum,Arts & Culture,County Hall Museum,Heritage,Market Place,Sports & Leisure
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240912T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240912T150000
DTSTAMP:20260502T053730
CREATED:20240615T133822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T143924Z
UID:10015324-1726142400-1726153200@www.abingdon.gov.uk
SUMMARY:‘Historic Building Mythbusting’ - A talk by Dr.James Wright of Triskele Heritage
DESCRIPTION:From June 2024 onwards\, James Wright of Triskele Heritage will be setting off on a promotional book tour after the release of Historic Building Mythbusting – Uncovering Folklore\, History and Archaeology. He will be at Abingdon Museum on Thursday 12th September for a presentation lasting 45-60 minutes\, Q&A session\, and people will have the opportunity to pick up a signed copy of the book.  \nHe will give two talks at 12pm and 2pm in Abingdon Museum’s Kempster room (museum basement) on Thursday 12 September 2024. This floor is also accessible via lift. \n£10 per ticket. Booking essential as tickets limited to 20 for each talk.  \nPlease click here to book your ticket or visit https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/abingdon-museum \n  \nJames Wright is a regular on Channel 4’s The Great British Dig and on BBC Radio 4’s The Hidden History Of…; plus\, he has made appearances on documentaries such as Time Team (Channel 4)\, Mystic Britain (Smithsonian Channel)\, and Unearthed (Discovery Science). \nGo to any ancient building and there will be interesting\, exciting\, and romantic stories presented to the visitor. They are commonly believed and widely repeated – but are they really true? These stories include those of secret passages linking ancient buildings\, spiral staircases in castles giving advantage to right-handed defenders\, ship timbers used in the construction of buildings on land\, blocked doors in churches which are thought to keep the Devil out and claims to be the oldest pub in the city. \nJames Wright will explain the development of such myths and investigate the underlying truths behind them. Sometimes the realities hiding behind the stories are even more interesting\, romantic\, and exciting than the myth itself… \nThe speaker\, James Wright (Triskele Heritage)\, is an award winning buildings archaeologist. He has two decades professional experience of ferreting around in people’s cellars\, hunting through their attics and digging up their gardens. He hopes to find meaningful truths about how ordinary and extraordinary folk lived their lives in the mediaeval period. He is the author of the popular Mediaeval Mythbusting Blog
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/historic-building-mythbusting-a-talk-by-dr-james-wright-of-triskele-heritage
LOCATION:Abingdon County Hall Museum
CATEGORIES:Abingdon County Hall Museum,Arts & Culture,County Hall Museum,Heritage,Market Place,Sports & Leisure
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240728T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240728T120000
DTSTAMP:20260502T053730
CREATED:20240601T111925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240702T145346Z
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SUMMARY:Guided Walk - Tracing Abingdon’s Oppidum
DESCRIPTION:Join local archaeologist Jeff Wallis for a guided tour following the traces of Abingdon’s Iron Age Oppidum & discover the archaeology underneath the town centre. \nTime: 11am\nPlaces: 10 \nBooking Essential – The tour is FULLY BOOKED  \nPeople can still add their name to the waiting list in case or cancellation. \nPlease visit the Museum reception or contact our team by\nemail: abingdon.museum@abingdon.gov.uk\nor calling the museum at 01235 523703 \nMeeting point: Abingdon Museum front entrance\nThe walk will be approximately 1 hour starting from the Museum and ending at the Civic Car Park (adequate footwear is recommended).\nThis FREE event is suitable for ages +12s. \nBefore or after the walk visitors are welcome to explore our new exhibtion\n‘Abingdon’s Oppidum: trade and crafts in an Iron Age settlement’.
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/guided-walk-tracing-abingdons-oppidum
LOCATION:Abingdon Museum
CATEGORIES:Abingdon County Hall Museum,Amenities and Recreation,Arts & Culture,County Hall Museum,Heritage,Market Place,Outdoors,Sports & Leisure
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240706T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240929T160000
DTSTAMP:20260502T053730
CREATED:20240620T135343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240620T135343Z
UID:10015325-1720260000-1727625600@www.abingdon.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Exhibition - ABINGDON’S OPPIDUM: trade and crafts in an Iron Age settlement
DESCRIPTION:For this summer we have put together another archaeological exhibition: ‘ABINGDON’S OPPIDUM: trade and crafts in an Iron Age Settlement’ from Saturday 6th July to Sunday 29th September 2024. \n‘Oppidum’ is a Latin word meaning ‘town’. Archaeologists apply the term to certain large Late Iron Age settlements\, often with defences around them\, in Britain and other parts of western and central Europe. These were not ordinary farming settlements. They often seem to have been involved in manufacturing goods and in trade\, and may also have been centres of power. Our exhibition looks at Iron Age life in the Abingdon oppidum\, the crafts its people practised\, the trade connections and the relationship with the landscape and other settlements in the area. \nFree Admission \nLocation: Sessions Gallery
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/exhibition-abingdons-oppidum-trade-and-crafts-in-an-iron-age-settlement
CATEGORIES:Abingdon County Hall Museum,Arts & Culture,County Hall Museum,Heritage,Market Place,Sports & Leisure
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240410T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240410T153000
DTSTAMP:20260502T053730
CREATED:20240319T142948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T142948Z
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SUMMARY:Museum Craft Session: 'ANIMAL MAGIC'
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Museum Crafting Crew session and create your own colourful models of rabbits and snails using a wide range of materials. Your rabbit can be transformed into a pencil pot or stationery tidy to use at home. \nTIME: 10.30am to 12:30 & 1.30pm to 3.30pm \nDrop in session\, booking not required.\nFREE entry (suggested donation £1 per child).\nLocation: Museum Basement \nOur volunteer-run family activities are a great way to spend a bit of time learning a new skill. Enjoy being creative with a range of craft ideas\, with many items available to take home when you have finished! \nThe recommended age for our craft activity is from 3 years old\, but younger children are welcome to join our sessions accompanied by a parent or guardian. Be mindful that we use bits&bobs and small pieces of material during our craft sessions.
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/museum-craft-session-animal-magic
LOCATION:Abingdon Museum
CATEGORIES:Abingdon County Hall Museum,Amenities and Recreation,Arts & Culture,County Hall Museum,Heritage,Market Place,Sports & Leisure
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240406T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240630T160000
DTSTAMP:20260502T053730
CREATED:20240328T141413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240328T141413Z
UID:10014907-1712397600-1719763200@www.abingdon.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Exhibition: MG 100 - Evolution of an icon
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to announce another exciting MG exhibition coming to Abingdon Museum on Saturday 6th April\, which will celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the MG famous octagon trademark! \nThis is a must-see exhibit for all MG enthusiasts. It traces the evolution of the marque from its birth at Morris Garages to the latest MG on the market today\, highlighting the most popular models\, successful record-breakers\, and influential people who made the brand legendary. \nLocation: Sessions Gallery \nFREE Admission \n 
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/exhibition-mg-100-evolution-of-an-icon
LOCATION:Abingdon County Hall Museum
CATEGORIES:Abingdon County Hall Museum,Arts & Culture,County Hall Museum,Heritage,Market Place,Sports & Leisure
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240106T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240331T160000
DTSTAMP:20260502T053730
CREATED:20231130T145918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231130T145918Z
UID:10014675-1704535200-1711900800@www.abingdon.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Exhibition: “Celebrating Abingdon Women in the Arts and Sciences”
DESCRIPTION:In our first exhibition for 2024 Abingdon Museum will be “Celebrating Abingdon Women in the Arts and Sciences”. It will highlight the lives of remarkable women\, some who lived in Abingdon and made major contributions to the cultural life of the town\, some who came from Abingdon and went out into the world to accomplish great things. In the visual arts they are Pat Russell and Janet Boulton\, who set up their own paper-making studio\, and Charlotte Hardcastle\, whose delicate and highly accurate botanical drawings are preserved in a New Zealand museum. Representing the written word they are Dorothy Richardson\, who wrote some of the first modernist novels\, and historian Agnes Baker\, who bridged literature and history by bringing local history to life through plays and pageants. Also from the field of history are Gabrielle Lambrick\, who researched the history of Abingdon Abbey in particular\, and was an important member of two societies dedicated to local history; Mieneke Cox\, who told the story of Abingdon through the museum displays and a series of books; and Marion Wenzel who was the curator of the Abbey Buildings and researched one of Abingdon’s most intriguing archaeological finds\, the Islamic Glass. Representing science is Mary Buckland\, née Morland\, who made important contributions to palaeontology\, particularly with her detailed drawings of fossils\, including those of Megalosaurus\, the first scientifically described dinosaur. \nIn telling the stories of these women we want to highlight the contributions women have made in all fields of endeavour\, but also emphasise their connection with Abingdon – something our town can be proud of. \n  \nLocation: Sessions Gallery (First Floor) \nFree Admission
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/exhibition-celebrating-abingdon-women-in-the-arts-and-sciences
LOCATION:Abingdon County Hall Museum
CATEGORIES:Abingdon County Hall Museum,Arts & Culture,County Hall Museum,Heritage,Market Place,Sports & Leisure
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230701T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231001T160000
DTSTAMP:20260502T053730
CREATED:20230602T103222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230706T141950Z
UID:10014507-1688205600-1696176000@www.abingdon.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Exhibition: Lost Monuments of Abingdon
DESCRIPTION:The word ‘monument’ can mean many different things. In this exhibition\, we take it to mean major buildings and other structures which served public purposes\, and which were deliberately designed to be impressive – to make an impact. All the Abingdon monuments in this exhibition were once very impressive constructions\, but have now vanished completely. The aim of the exhibition is to bring them back into the light. \nFREE Admission \nExperience the Lost Monuments of Abingdon through the online tour \n \nwww.abingdon.gov.uk/lost-monuments-of-abingdon/tour.html \n  \n 
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/exhibition-lost-monuments-of-abingdon
LOCATION:Abingdon County Hall Museum
CATEGORIES:Abingdon County Hall Museum,Arts & Culture,County Hall Museum,Heritage,Market Place,Sports & Leisure
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230506T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230702T160000
DTSTAMP:20260502T053730
CREATED:20230425T134042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230602T113529Z
UID:10011547-1683367200-1688313600@www.abingdon.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Exhibition by Gabrielle Venus - extended until 2nd July
DESCRIPTION:The Second Oxfordshire based artist presenting artworks in the Attic Galley case is Gabrielle Venus\, a site-specific multimedia artist working with found objects. A Goldsmiths graduate\, Gabrielle has exhibited across London and the south-east\, most recently at Ovada in Oxford with ‘Hatched’.\n\nShe is exhibiting with two shelf-based installations – ‘Exposure’ and ‘The Quality Of Being True. This site-specific installation responds to the surrounding historical artefacts of Abingdon Museum\, the concept of display and the material of the cabinet.\nLocation: Attic Gallery \nFREE Admission \nExhibition extended until 2nd July 2023
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/exhibition-by-gabrielle-venus-from-6th-may-to-4th-june
LOCATION:Abingdon County Hall Museum
CATEGORIES:Abingdon County Hall Museum,Arts & Culture,Market Place
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230401T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230625T160000
DTSTAMP:20260502T053730
CREATED:20230328T135647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230401T100034Z
UID:10011526-1680343200-1687708800@www.abingdon.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Exhibition: ‘Alphabet Quilts’ - From 1st April to 25th June
DESCRIPTION:A quilting exhibition inspired by the alphabet in its many forms. Quilters from three local groups have risen to the creative challenge of interpreting alphabets and letters using many techniques. These range from depicting a single modern letter\, medieval forms on silk to whole alphabets in books and quilts and a tactile version devised for blind children. There is a joint project of an Abingdon Alphabet portraying the history\, people and places of our town.  \nThere will be demonstrations and workshops. \nFREE Admission
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/exhibition-alphabet-quilts-from-1st-april-to-25th-june
CATEGORIES:Abingdon County Hall Museum,Arts & Culture,County Hall Museum,Heritage,Sports & Leisure
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