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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250927T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250927T150000
DTSTAMP:20260526T115540
CREATED:20250808T144153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T125318Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250913T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250913T160000
DTSTAMP:20260526T115540
CREATED:20250807T130609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T130609Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250820T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250820T153000
DTSTAMP:20260526T115540
CREATED:20250807T125728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T132847Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250705T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250928T160000
DTSTAMP:20260526T115540
CREATED:20250704T123452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250704T123452Z
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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:20260526T115540
CREATED:20250516T135835Z
LAST-MODIFIED: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:20260526T115540
CREATED:20250319T145320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T145320Z
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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:20250412T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250629T160000
DTSTAMP:20260526T115540
CREATED:20250329T105111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250329T105111Z
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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:20260526T115540
CREATED:20250108T142228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250329T104623Z
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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:20260526T115540
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:20241005T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241222T170000
DTSTAMP:20260526T115540
CREATED:20240929T124244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240929T124244Z
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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:20260526T115540
CREATED:20240615T133822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T143924Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20260526T115540
CREATED:20240328T141413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240328T141413Z
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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:20260526T115540
CREATED:20231130T145918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231130T145918Z
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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:20260526T115540
CREATED:20230602T103222Z
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:20260526T115540
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:20260526T115540
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230311T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230311T153000
DTSTAMP:20260526T115540
CREATED:20230212T123731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230212T123731Z
UID:10011485-1678530600-1678548600@www.abingdon.gov.uk
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:20260526T115540
CREATED:20221215T134429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230112T143655Z
UID:10011434-1673085600-1679846400@www.abingdon.gov.uk
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:20260526T115540
CREATED:20221113T115553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221113T115553Z
UID:10014259-1671273000-1671291000@www.abingdon.gov.uk
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221001T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221223T160000
DTSTAMP:20260526T115540
CREATED:20221025T150204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221027T125036Z
UID:10011396-1664618400-1671811200@www.abingdon.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Exhibition 'Common Land' - Kate Hammersley 1/10 to 23/12
DESCRIPTION:Recent drawings\, film\, objects and photographs about spending twelve moments in time in the English landscape. The artist follows red deer tracks in wheat fields during harvest time which were filmed on the farm she grew up on as well as documenting desire paths on common land including New Hinksey Meadow Oxford and Pipe Green\, which is owned by the residents of a street. The exhibition features 360° drawings created using seven colours from the light spectrum in one hand and reflects on themes of permanence and displacement. The works were created during the artist’s convalescence from cancer treatment and feature a continuous line running through the landscape. \nKate Hammersley is a member of the Royal Society of Sculptors and is supported by Arts Council England.
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/common-land-exhibition-by-kate-hammersley-1-10-to-23-12
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:20220820T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220820T120000
DTSTAMP:20260526T115540
CREATED:20220807T112353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220808T081527Z
UID:10014193-1660993200-1660996800@www.abingdon.gov.uk
SUMMARY:The Abingdon Sea Monster
DESCRIPTION:A talk by leading palaeontology expert Professor Dave Martill of the University of Portsmouth \nWhile dinosaurs roamed the Jurassic landscape\, Abingdon was submerged beneath a treacherous sea. One denizen of this deep was Pliosaurus\, a ferocious marine reptile that truly can be called a prehistoric monster. With a crocodile-like skull and a smile of dagger-like teeth\, its strong\, but short neck allowed it to twist and thrash its prey to pieces. Its barrel-shaped body was propelled through the water by four gigantic flippers. A fully grown individual was at least twenty metres long\, and it weighed several tons. It ate ichthyosaurs and its close relatives\, the long-necked plesiosaurs\, as well as any number of gigantic fishes and squid. For around ten million years Pliosaurus was Europe’s largest predator.
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/the-abingdon-sea-monster
LOCATION:Abingdon County Hall Museum
CATEGORIES:Abingdon County Hall Museum,County Hall Museum,Heritage
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220702T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220925T160000
DTSTAMP:20260526T115540
CREATED:20220628T151532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220630T164803Z
UID:10014166-1656756000-1664121600@www.abingdon.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Sea Dragons and Giant Monsters of Abingdon - Exhibition from 2nd July to 25th September
DESCRIPTION:Over 150 million years ago\, Abingdon was in the middle of a shallow tropical sea full of ammonites\, belemnites and other exotic sea creatures. Among them swam huge marine reptiles such as the Ichthyosaur and Pliosaur. Come and learn something about them from new studies made by PhD author Megan Jacobs. \nCould we have a remnant from the biggest marine reptile ever discovered? Only one way to find out…\nCome and visit us! \nLocation: Session Gallery. First floor of the Museum. \nAdmission Free
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/exhibition-sea-dragons-and-giant-monsters-of-abingdon
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:20220402T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220626T160000
DTSTAMP:20260526T115540
CREATED:20220407T155203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220407T155203Z
UID:10014130-1648893600-1656259200@www.abingdon.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Exhibition: Life in Abingdon during the 2nd Elizabethan Era
DESCRIPTION:The 1950s is where our story of the 2nd Elizabethan era starts\, and the coronation was certainly celebrated in style\, with a programme stretching over almost 2 weeks in June 1953\, including an ox roast and of course a Bun Throwing. \nThis exhibition spans the seven decades of the Queen’s reign looking at events in Abingdon and major world events in tandem. \nLocation: Sessions Gallery\, First Floor of the Museum \nAdmission: Free \nPlan your visit: this gallery is located on the Museum’s first floor up 37 steps and is not lift accessible
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/exhibition-life-in-abingdon-during-the-2nd-elizabethan-era
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:20220115T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220327T170000
DTSTAMP:20260526T115540
CREATED:20211202T105651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211202T105651Z
UID:10014046-1642233600-1648400400@www.abingdon.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Exhibition: MORLAND ‘A Family Business’
DESCRIPTION:The Morland family were involved in many aspects of Abingdon Town life. As prominent solicitors\, brewery owners employing many\nAbingdonians\, landlords of a great deal of property and involved in many aspects of civic life\, they contributed to the character and\ndevelopment of Britain’s oldest town.\nThe exhibition explores individual members of the family and the history of their brewing empire. \nLocation: Sessions Gallery\, First floor of Museum\nAdmission: Free\nPlan your visit: This gallery is located on the museum’s first floor up 37 steps and is\nnot lift accessible.
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/exhibition-morland-a-family-business
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:20220113T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220113T130000
DTSTAMP:20260526T115540
CREATED:20211206T152041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211217T085958Z
UID:10014048-1642073400-1642078800@www.abingdon.gov.uk
SUMMARY:How to eat for health in a climate crisis (and avoiding nutrient gaps in a plant-rich diet)
DESCRIPTION:Catherine McNeil will present a talk on “How to eat for health in a climate crisis (and avoiding nutrient gaps in a plant-rich diet)” in the One Planet Abingdon\, Climate Emergency Centre\, under the County Town Hall in Abingdon on 13th Jan 2022\, 11.30 – 13.00. We would love to see you there.  \nCatherine is a Registered Associate Nutritionist with the Association for Nutrition (https://buff.ly/31o3RAR) – they hold the UKVRN (UK Voluntary Register of Nutritionists) which is the accreditation that the NHS and PHE recognise. She is also a member of the Nutrition Society (https://buff.ly/3Ess4nG) and British Society of Lifestyle Medicine (https://buff.ly/2Awe7qs).  \nWe’re really looking forward to welcoming Catherine to the centre and hearing what she has to say.
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/how-to-eat-for-health-in-a-climate-crisis-and-avoiding-nutrient-gaps-in-a-plant-rich-diet-2
LOCATION:Abingdon County Hall Museum
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ORGANIZER;CN="One Planet Abingdon":MAILTO:contact@oneplanetabingdon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211210T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211210T120000
DTSTAMP:20260526T115540
CREATED:20211206T152106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211206T152106Z
UID:10014049-1639130400-1639137600@www.abingdon.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Learn to play Chess
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to play chess whilst enjoying a coffee and chat?\n\n\n\nJoin our volunteer\, Laury\, on 10th Dec 10.00 – 12.00\, at the One Planet Abingdon\, Climate Emergency Centre\, under the County Hall in Abingdon.\n\n\n\nWith this event we are focusing on the first of the 10 One Planet Living principles – ‘Health and Happiness’. Join us for conversation\, companionship and learn some basic moves in Chess whilst feeling part of a community!\n\n\n\nLooking forward to seeing you there.\n\n\nChess and Coffee – One Planet Abingdon
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/learn-to-play-chess
LOCATION:Abingdon County Hall Museum
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211002
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220110
DTSTAMP:20260526T115541
CREATED:20210921T132046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220105T095936Z
UID:10010993-1633132800-1641772799@www.abingdon.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Exhibition: ‘It’s Not All Black and White – Abingdon in True Colours’ by Martin Wackenier
DESCRIPTION:Due to popular demand Martin’s photographic exhibition at Abingdon Museum is extended until Sunday 9th January 2022. \nAbout the artist:\n“Originally from Ypres in Belgium\, I lived in Abingdon for the last 13 years now and very much consider it as my home. Over the last 13 years I have been capturing the town and its people on many different occasions from Party in the Park\, bun throwing\, Remembrance Day\, dragon boat racing\, Morris men\, local musicians\, etc. As a professional photographer for the last ten years\, I have also had the opportunity to capture many families\, weddings\, graduations\, christenings\, proms\, new arrivals\, etc. for both the people of Abingdon as well as many locations across the world including as official photographer for The Henley Royal Regatta\, London Fashion Week\, Music Festivals\, and commercial shoots for many different companies. \nThe last year and a half have seen many changes and required many adaptations to everybody’s working and social life. As a precursor I launched my first virtual exhibition online earlier this year consisting of 6 different rooms which was a great success and made me even more determined to have my work featured locally at our town’s museum. The exhibition you will see before is called “ It’s not all black and white\, Abingdon in true colours” which features a collection of photographs from the last 13 years depicting our town and it’s people in all its glory which I hope will give the viewer a real insight into our stunning town by the Thames. Enjoy and stay safe.” \nMartin Wackenier \nhttps://www.devine-timesphotography.com/
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/exhibition-its-not-all-black-and-white-abingdon-in-true-colours-by-martin-wackenier
LOCATION:Abingdon County Hall Museum
CATEGORIES:Abingdon County Hall Museum,Arts & Culture,County Hall Museum,Market Place,Sports & Leisure
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210809T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210809T130000
DTSTAMP:20260526T115541
CREATED:20210804T152435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210804T152435Z
UID:10010977-1628503200-1628514000@www.abingdon.gov.uk
SUMMARY:Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group Engagement Session
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in helping to shape and influence Abingdons Development? The neighbourhood plan steering group will be holding an engagement session under the County Hall on Monday 9th August from 1030hrs to 1300hrs. Please come along to find out more and share your views!
URL:https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/neighbourhood-plan-steering-group-engagement-session
LOCATION:Abingdon County Hall Museum
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