The previous blog for this development between Blacknall Road and Caldecott Road was back in January when boards went up to say that the site was acquired by Banner Homes. They are the company that are building Deer Park near Wootton.

The clear up after the demolition of Kingfisher school has been completed, and work has begun in earnest. Plots have all been marked out, and concrete is being poured to make foundations.

Near the church of St. Helen is an almshouse, erected in 1707 by Charles Twitty, for the maintenance of three men and three women;

to which John BEDWELL in 1799, and Samuel CRIPPS in 1819, bequeathed £200 each.

BEDWELL, and CRIPPS, and TWITTY
Demonstrated great generosITY…

Now that Neaves Mews is complete, the mess that was the St Edmunds Lane road surface has now been put to rights. The first picture was taken a couple of weeks ago.

And the second one today. Everything is looking tidy again, and the bike racks are accessible.

It is good to see that the ancient trade of stone masonery is still going strong at Abingdon Stone & Marble Limited, on Ock Street. They were established in 1846.

One of the greatest workers in stone during medieaval times was the renowned Alexander of Abingdon – a sculptor and maker of memorials. It is likely that he worked extensively at Abingdon Abbey on memorials.

Abingdon Stone and Marble get involved in repairs and restorations of ancient monuments. They restored the statue of Queen Victoria back to her former glory and have worked on many a medieaval archway in Abingdon over the years.

Many of us might not think of using their services until looking for a final resting place…