A bunch of lilies have been laid at the foot of the war memorial.

It could be that one family are remembering one of their own, or given the recent deaths in Afghanistan, it could be a small tribute for those recently killed. Three of the eight bodies flown back yesterday were teenagers not yet 19.

Entry to town from Marcham Road.

Town Charter Bed, created in 2006, outside Tesco.

Stratton Way near the junction with Bath Street. Hardy lichen is in bloom and not just annuals.

Getting nearer the centre of Abingdon, looking towards Abbey House from the ornamental gardens.

Here is where people come in Abingdon to register births, marriages, and deaths. The large circular sign has been used to identify Oxfordshire County Council services for the last year or so. Before that they had another large circular sign with more zany cartoon drawings, and before that there was a small square sign for many years. I thought it said ‘Registry Office’ but can see, written in large, ‘Registration Office’. Nowadays, they are open by appointment only so no chance to just drop in.

The open house at the different boat clubs allowed people to try

rowing

kayaking

and sailing for free. Even the normal fence between rowing club and sailing club was down to allow free passage on this new joint venture.