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SUMMARY:"How 70 Years of Science Changed Abingdon" - Heritage Open Days event
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\nIn 1952\, Harwell was just six years old. An influx of scientists was transforming Abingdon from a market town and home of the MG Midget to the international centre of science and technology that it is today. The talk reviews how our view of the universe has evolved during the second Elizabethan era and the key role that local science centres have played in this. \nFrank Close is Emeritus professor of Theoretical Physics at Oxford University\, former head of theoretical physics at Rutherford Appleton Laboratory\, and former Head of Communications and Public Education at CERN. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society and won their Michael Faraday Prize for excellence in science communication in 2013. In addition to having published some 200 papers on nuclear and particle physics\, he is the author of 20 popular books on science including two linked to Abingdon nuclear spies – his highly acclaimed history and expose of atomic espionage\, “Trinity” about Klaus Fuchs and “Half Life” about former Abingdon resident\, Harwell scientist and probable spy\, Bruno Pontecorvo. His latest\, published in June\, titled “Elusive” is a biography of the Higgs Boson. \nNB the talk is free\, but space is limited so please book your place here.
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/how-70-years-of-science-changed-abingdon
LOCATION:Unicorn Theatre\, Thames Street\, Abingdon\, Thames Street\, Abingdon\, OX14 3HZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Heritage
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SUMMARY:Platinum Jubilee Walks from Rye Farm Meadow
DESCRIPTION:We have 5 enjoyable and interesting guided walks organised as part of Abingdon’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations. These have been made possible through the generosity of the volunteer guides. Spaces are limited on all except for the 1556 Boundary walk. First come\, first served\, but you will be able to book onto the afternoon walks in the morning. \nIf you are unable to join one of the guided walks do not despair. We will have newly designed leaflets available\, with a range of walks suitable for all the family\, which you can enjoy at your own pace and at any time. They include the new “Royal History of Abingdon” walk. You will also be able to download the walks on to your smartphone. \nCome and find the Friends of Abingdon Civic Society stall. NB We will be there before the 11am official opening of Rye Farm Meadows as our first walks set off at 10.30am \nMorning walks: 10.30 (book in from 10.00) \n1556 Boundary walk with a Town Crier in attendance\nLed by Patrick Bird on behalf of Abingdon Town Council\nApproximately 2 ½ hours and 3 miles\nUnlimited numbers \nRye Farm to Swift Ditch Lock\nLed by Sally Mears\, One Planet Abingdon\nA circular walk – approximately 2 hours and 3 ½ miles\n30 participants \nThe Lost Abbey of Abingdon\nLed by Dr. Philip Kenrick\, Friends of Abingdon\nApproximately 1 ½ hours and 1 mile\n25 participants \nAfternoon Walks: 14.30 (book in from 10.00) \nRadley Lakes Walk \nLed by David Guyoncourt and Graham Bateman\, Abingdon Naturalists Society\nApproximately 2 ½ hours and 4 miles with a stop at Orchard Lake to look at pond creatures\n20 participants \nAbingdon’s Industrial Heart\nLed by Jackie Smith\, Abingdon Area Archaeology and History Society\nApproximately 1 ½ hours and 1 mile\n15 participants
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/platinum-jubilee-walks-from-rye-farm-meadow
CATEGORIES:Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210919T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210919T160000
DTSTAMP:20210901T113137Z
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SUMMARY:"In a Monastery Garden” - Abingdon Abbey Buildings
DESCRIPTION:Visit one of Abingdon’s lesser-known treasures\, the remaining domestic buildings of the medieval Abingdon Abbey. Explore the “pop-up” Monastery Herb Garden\, to see herbs used by the monks for both medicinal and culinary purposes. Talk to the beekeeper about his bees and honey\, a medieval wonder food. \n\nAbingdon Abbey was one of the most cultured and wealthy monasteries of England. It welcomed many royal visitors over 500 years to 1536\, when the Abbey Church and most of the rest of the abbey precinct was demolished by order of King Henry VIII. The domestic buildings were sold as commercial premises and over the next 400 years were successively a corn mill\, a brewery and eventually slum dwellings. They were saved from demolition in 1944 by The Friends of Abingdon and after the first 10 years of repair and restoration they opened to the public; they have been open ever since\, but the repair and restoration work continues. More information about the Buildings and their history can be found on our website. \nThe Buildings will be open to wander around at your leisure or with a guide. Refreshments will be available in the Long Gallery. The Monastery Herb Garden will be open in the Millstream Garden on both days. Representatives from a wine collective will be there to talk about English wine-making and offer tastings\, and on Sunday afternoon a beekeeper will be available in the North Garden\, with a glass beehive and to answer questions about honey and the life of bees.
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/in-a-monastery-garden-abingdon-abbey-buildings/2021-09-19
LOCATION:Abingdon Abbey Buildings\, 12 Checker Walk\, Abingdon-on-Thames\, OX14 3JB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Heritage
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210918T100000
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SUMMARY:History on a Plate - Heritage Weekend event
DESCRIPTION:Blue Plates\, similar to the Blue Plaque scheme\, will be displayed around the Town to commemorate establishments that sold food and drink and those who ran them. Some of these places no longer exist\, so look for the plates in unexpected places. \n\nOver 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. \nPick 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.
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/history-on-a-plate-heritage-weekend-event
LOCATION:Abingdon-on-Thames Town Centre\, Abingdon-on-Thames\, OX14 3HG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Heritage
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SUMMARY:Abingdon Workhouse Trail - Heritage Weekend event
DESCRIPTION:Abingdon’s Union Workhouse was the first built in England following the 1834 Poor Law Amendment Act and it remained in operation until 1931. Find out where it was and what life was like for those who lived there. \n\nThe Workhouse occupied an 11 – acre site just north of the town. Retrace the outline of the massive building and its grounds; find out about the inhabitants – inmates and staff – how they lived and what happened to some of them afterwards. \nThen find out what happened after it closed\, when the present houses were built\, how much they cost in the 1930s and who lived there then. \nDownload a trail leaflet from Abingdon Heritage website (from the evening of Friday 17th)\, or pick it up on the day from the Market Place Information Stall or the trail start at 24 Oxford Road .
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/abingdon-workhouse-trail-heritage-weekend-event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210918T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210919T160000
DTSTAMP:20210901T114051Z
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SUMMARY:Heritage Weekend 2021
DESCRIPTION:Abingdon loves to celebrate its rich and very visible heritage. Every year in September we join in with the national Heritage Open Days programme which runs across the country (and abroad) and offers a diverse and entertaining range of ways to learn more about our past. \nThe national theme chosen for this year’s event is Edible England so we will be highlighting food and drink and how it was grown\, delivered\, prepared and consumed at various times in Abingdon’s history. \nEvents will be held in the Market Place\, Guildhall\, Abbey Buildings\, St Nicolas’ Church\, the Museum and St Ethelwolds House and other places around town. \nThe main events will be on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 September\, but there will be special events in the Museum from Saturday 11th and an exhibition in St Nicolas Church from Thursday 16th. For the full programme see https://www.abingdonheritage.org.uk/
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/heritage-weekend-2021
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210918T100000
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SUMMARY:Abingdon on Film - Heritage Weekend event
DESCRIPTION:As part of Abingdon’s Heritage Weekend 2021 a selection of heritage films made in or about Abingdon will be showing on a continuous loop in the Roysse Room of the Guildhall. The films will include: \n“A Tour of the Abingdon Almshouses in St Helen’s Churchyard”: a film by Alastair Fear and Jackie Smith\, bringing the rare and fascinating almshouses in St Helens Churchyard to life. \n“The Flying Shingle” – Ken Miles’ MG R2 Special”: a film by Callum John and Mike Gould\, centring around the struggle between maverick racing driver Ken Miles\, sports car maker Carroll Shelby and the executives of the Ford Motor Company to develop the world-beating GT40. Birmingham-born Ken Miles emigrated to California to run a garage specialising in MG. He achieved success in a car of his own creation using an MG engine and other components. Known as the ‘Flying Shingle’ thanks to its exceptionally low profile\, it survives to this day and still takes part in historic car races. \n“A Bitter End  : a film by the Abingdon Film Unit at Abingdon School\, following the story of brewing in Abingdon. \n“The End of the Line : a film by the Abingdon Film Unit at Abingdon School\,  showing the final years of the railway in Abingdon. \nAbingdon-on-Thames 2021: a contemporary account of the community here in Abingdon\, commissioned by the Town Council\, highlighting some of the work that goes on to make the town a good place for all to live. \nDrop in at any time – the last showing will start around 3.30 –  but do also take time to visit the displays in the other historic Guildhall rooms.
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/abingdon-on-film-heritage-weekend-event
LOCATION:Abingdon Guildhall\, Abbey Close\, Abingdon\, OX14 3JD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Heritage
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210918T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210918T160000
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SUMMARY:"In a Monastery Garden” - Abingdon Abbey Buildings
DESCRIPTION:Visit one of Abingdon’s lesser-known treasures\, the remaining domestic buildings of the medieval Abingdon Abbey. Explore the “pop-up” Monastery Herb Garden\, to see herbs used by the monks for both medicinal and culinary purposes. Talk to the beekeeper about his bees and honey\, a medieval wonder food. \n\nAbingdon Abbey was one of the most cultured and wealthy monasteries of England. It welcomed many royal visitors over 500 years to 1536\, when the Abbey Church and most of the rest of the abbey precinct was demolished by order of King Henry VIII. The domestic buildings were sold as commercial premises and over the next 400 years were successively a corn mill\, a brewery and eventually slum dwellings. They were saved from demolition in 1944 by The Friends of Abingdon and after the first 10 years of repair and restoration they opened to the public; they have been open ever since\, but the repair and restoration work continues. More information about the Buildings and their history can be found on our website. \nThe Buildings will be open to wander around at your leisure or with a guide. Refreshments will be available in the Long Gallery. The Monastery Herb Garden will be open in the Millstream Garden on both days. Representatives from a wine collective will be there to talk about English wine-making and offer tastings\, and on Sunday afternoon a beekeeper will be available in the North Garden\, with a glass beehive and to answer questions about honey and the life of bees.
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/in-a-monastery-garden-abingdon-abbey-buildings/2021-09-18
LOCATION:Abingdon Abbey Buildings\, 12 Checker Walk\, Abingdon-on-Thames\, OX14 3JB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Heritage
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210916T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210918T150000
DTSTAMP:20210901T112108Z
CREATED:20210826T082550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210901T112108Z
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SUMMARY:Abingdon’s Food and Drink History - Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:As part of Abingdon Heritage Open Days 2021\, whose theme is “Edible Abingdon-on-Thames”\, we have put together a photographic display to remind us of how we used to produce\, buy and consume food and drink in the days before supermarkets\, take-aways and the internet! \n\nLike other market towns\, Abingdon has a long and varied history relating to food. We had a vineyard\, numerous mills\, and fishing. Brewing was a major feature – including in the former Abbey Buildings. And it is surprising how much of what we currently consider part of the town was farms and orchards only a hundred or so years ago. \nMore recently still\, the pattern of shops in the town centre was very different – numerous butchers\, greengrocers and bakers to choose from. \nThen of course we have our unique tradition of bun-throwing. \nCall in and see a fascinating range of pictures to illustrate all of this – and more.\nThe exhibition will be set in the wonderful surroundings of St Nicolas Church – and if you want to know more about the church’s history\, join the Lost Abbey Walk on Sunday! \nThere is information about other Heritage Weekend events on our Heritage Festival website or at our information stall on the Market Place on the Saturday and Sunday.
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/abingdons-food-and-drink-history-exhibition
LOCATION:St Nicolas Church\, Market Place\, Abingdon-on-Thames\, OX14 3JL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Heritage
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