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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:20250111T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250406T160000
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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:20260418T105333
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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:20240912T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240912T150000
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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:20240406T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240630T160000
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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:20260418T105333
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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:20260418T105333
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230706T141950Z
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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:20260418T105333
CREATED:20230425T134042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230602T113529Z
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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:20230311T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230311T153000
DTSTAMP:20260418T105333
CREATED:20230217T140103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230217T140125Z
UID:10011501-1678530600-1678548600@www.abingdon.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Oxford Geology Trust - WORKSHOP: Oxfordshire’s Past Climates
DESCRIPTION:Look into the past with experts of Geology!\nThe earth contains secrets of a lost time when giant animals roamed fresh pastures and small groups of humans hunted and gathered for their survival. What was it like\, was everything cold and covered in ice? \nPlease join us to find out more about Oxfordshire’s past climates and bring your own material for us to identify and discuss.\nCome out for some family fun with hands-on activities including mask making and the Fossil Lucky Dip (£3 contribution). \nTime: from 10.30am onwards.\nLocation: Arcade – in front of the Museum’s main door\nSuitable for all ages\, no need to book. \nPlease visit their website at https://www.oxfordshiregeologytrust.org.uk
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/oxford-geology-trust-workshop-oxfordshires-past-climates
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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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230311T153000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230212T123731Z
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SUMMARY:The BenGThomas 'Boneheads Live' Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Ben and his team make videos about life and science\, aiming to educate in an entertaining way and to show you the wonderful life we share this planet with. This time they will talk about the Abingdon Ichthyosaur\, pliosaur bones as well as Kimmeridge Clay and Oxford Clay fossils displayed in the Museum’s Attic Galleries. There will be live Q&A and activities being transmitted through their Youtube Channel\, get connected and have fun! \nLocations: Conversation on the Abingdon Ichthyosaur and fossils – Attic Gallery\nLive Sessions in the Kempster Room – Museum Basement\nTime: ‘Boneheads Live’ Session 1 – 11am to noon / Session 2 – 14:00 to 15:00 \nPlaces are limited\, please book your free tickets through Eventbrite at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-bengthomas-boneheads-live-sessions-tickets-537612743187 \nThere will be live streaming during Ben’s sessions and attendees might appear on camera. The sessions will be recorded and shared through their Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/@BenGThomas
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/the-bengthomas-boneheads-live-sessions
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:20230107T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230326T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T105333
CREATED:20221215T134429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230112T143655Z
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SUMMARY:Exhibition: 'Planes\, Trains & Automobiles – MG\, GWR & RAF Abingdon' 7-01 to 26-03-2023
DESCRIPTION:Upcoming exhibition: ‘Planes\, Trains and Automobiles – MG\, GWR & RAF Abingdon’ from 7th January to 26th March 2023. \nFREE Admission \nThe exhibition will cover the connections between Abingdon and each of these modes of transport\, and the impact they had on the town and its people. It will explore how Abingdon reacted to the coming of the railways in the 19th century\, and how the GWR branch line was built. It will tell stories from the MG works and the adventures of Abingdon-built cars in America. And it will look at the vital role played by RAF Abingdon\, particularly in World War 2. \n \nLocation: Sessions Gallery\, First floor of Museum\nPlan your visit: This gallery is located on the museum’s first floor up 37 steps and is not lift accessible. \n 
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/exhibition-planes-trains-automobiles-7-01-to-26-03-2023
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:20221217T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221217T153000
DTSTAMP:20260418T105333
CREATED:20221113T115553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221113T115553Z
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SUMMARY:Museum Christmas Seasonal Crafts
DESCRIPTION:Popular as ever\, our Xmas crafts activity is just around the corner. \nWill you make something for your home\, or something to give as a gift? \nDrop in session\, booking not required.\nFREE ENTRY\n(suggested donation £1 per child).\nTime: 10.30am to 12:30 & 1.30pm to 3.30pm\nLocation: Museum Basement (this floor is accessible by stairway or lift). \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! \nWe’d love to see some of your creations done at the Museum! Feel free to share them on our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/museumcraftingcrew \n 
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/museum-christmas-seasonal-crafts
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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