A talk, by eminent local scientist and author, Frank Close, about how in the last 70 years science has changed Abingdon and how Abingdon science has changed the world. It takes place in the unique setting of Abingdon's medieval Abbey Buildings. In 1952, Harwell was just six years old. An influx of scientists was transforming […]
The annual Heritage Open Days are held throughout the UK and Europe and are always a popular event in Abingdon. This year’s national HODs theme is “Astounding Inventions” - very relevant to Abingdon - and several of our events will be based around inventions and innovation. Events - all free - will include: Thursday 15 […]
The Charter granted to Abingdon in 1556 defined the boundaries of the Town and included the provision for the "Mayor, Bailiffs and Burgesses...and their Successors to make perambulations (of the Boundaries)" This tradition of Beating the Bounds has been a special occasion in the past, but had lapsed and was only revived a few years […]
Come for a Bank Holiday Walk Monday 29th May Organised by the Friends of Abingdon and other societies. All walks start and finish at the Market Place Book in on the day Wear comfortable shoes or boots MORNING WALKS start at 10.30am, book in from 10am 1556 Boundary Walk with the Guild of Town Criers, about […]
A swashbuckling Hollywood icon, one of the founders of the Arts and Crafts Movement and the great English painter Turner have one thing in common: they all loved Abingdon-on-Thames. Douglas Fairbanks Junior dined frequently at The Crown and Thistle, John Ruskin lived there some years earlier, and the teenage JMW Turner sketched and painted views […]
Come for a Bank Holiday Walk - the programme for this ever popular event has now been finalised - see attached poster All walks leave from the Market Place. No booking in advance of the day, but both morning and afternoon walks can be booked from 10.00 on the day. As well as the guided […]
Come and join us to celebrate our 80th Anniversary Enjoy the beautiful medieval buildings and their garden Browse our exhibition showing the history of our Societies See our exciting plans for the future Watch a slide show in the Unicorn Theatre Free entry – explore as you please, but guided tours will be offered at […]
Heritage Weekend is a highlight of late summer in Abingdon. The Friends of Abingdon co-ordinate a weekend of open properties, exhibitions and activities to showcase the town’s rich history. We link up with the national Heritage Open Days who suggest a theme each year. This year it is “Transport, Routes and Connections." Abingdon was connected […]
Exploring Abingdon’s fascinating architectural history is the theme of this year’s Heritage Weekend. As the longest continuously inhabited town in Britain there is plenty to see and discover. Visit our Roysse room exhibition “Abingdon's Historic buildings - Lost, Recorded and Understood" to rediscover some of our town’s lost buildings (from mansions to the workhouse), view […]
Exploring Abingdon’s fascinating architectural history is the theme of this year’s Heritage Weekend. As the longest continuously inhabited town in Britain there is plenty to see and discover. Visit our Roysse room exhibition “Abingdon's Historic buildings - Lost, Recorded and Understood" to rediscover some of our town’s lost buildings (from mansions to the workhouse), view […]
Exploring Abingdon’s fascinating architectural history is the theme of this year’s Heritage Weekend. As the longest continuously inhabited town in Britain there is plenty to see and discover. Visit our Roysse room exhibition “Abingdon's Historic buildings - Lost, Recorded and Understood" to rediscover some of our town’s lost buildings (from mansions to the workhouse), view […]
Exploring Abingdon’s fascinating architectural history is the theme of this year’s Heritage Weekend. As the longest continuously inhabited town in Britain there is plenty to see and discover. Visit our Roysse room exhibition “Abingdon's Historic buildings - Lost, Recorded and Understood" to rediscover some of our town’s lost buildings (from mansions to the workhouse), view […]
