Pat Russell and Janet Boulton were both acclaimed artists who lived in Abingdon for many years. In 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 […]
Celebrating the 70th Anniversary of the MGA, one of the most successful MG models, this exhibition looks at the development of the design, the influence of speed-record breakers and experimental prototypes, and it shines a spotlight on Syd Enever, the ‘father’ of the MGA. With memories of the MG factory still present in the town, […]
Have you hit a "brick wall" in your research, or have you just unearthed a remarkable family secret? Join us for an evening dedicated to the stories that make us who we are. This isn't a formal lecture - it's an inviting, small group gathering designed for family historians of all levels to connect, collaborate, […]
'Fragments to Fabric' textile artworks by Claire Frampton Claire Frampton takes inspiration from Spanish architect Antoni Gaudi, museum pieces at the Ashmolean in Oxford, including a reconstructed storage jar which was in the Rome Gallery, to produce her artworks. Using batik, appliqué and contemporary techniques including sublimation printing and foiling, she combines processes and media […]
On Saturday 16th May there will be a special Festival in honour of St Edmund of Abingdon's 850th Anniversary. We wish to raise his profile in his hometown and also raise funds for TAB (The Abingdon Bridge) and St Michael's Church restorations. Please click here for the 'pick and choose' programme for the 16th and […]
Beyond the cold stone of the Abingdon War Memorial lies a tapestry of lived experience, individual sacrifice, and the profound impact of war on our local community. Join us for a moving and insightful talk as Dick Richards peels back the layers of history to reveal the stories of the people behind the names. This presentation […]
