The small plaque with yellow writing and a high water line is from January 2003 and is near Abingdon Lock – perhaps better remembered for the time that Tesco had to close because the carpark was under water.
Yesterday Thames Water announced that they will introduce a hose-pipe ban from April 1st because there has not been enough rain over the last two years. They are soon to apply to have a new reservoir built near Abingdon to store excess water from the wetter winters.
Spring is stirring. There was a lot going on today. There was a grand treasure hunt with lots of children running about in the Albert Park. The Salvation Army had a Sale. This evening all the residents of East St Helens Street get together for their twice yearly bash
There was the opening of Abingdon Arts Festival at the Market Place – hence the clown. The Mayor is seen here mingling with the crowds.
Dr Pulverash is letting us know that the “Save the Radley Lakes” campaign have a Spring Fair in the Guildhall. This is to raise money for their legal costs.
George Haslam is conducting a group of Saxophone players he teaches.
When the friends of Abingdon were inaugurated in 1944 they had 2 aims:
In their early days they achieved a great deal in acquiring the old Abbey buildings and some medieval cottages in Thames street which – after the borough rat catcher had dispatched the previous tenants – and restored with great care.
In the map above the most well known parts are:
A1 – Cottages converted to offices and curator’s house
A2 – Cottages converted to the Unicorn Theatre
B1 = Checker and Undercroft (Checker Chimney pictured alongside)
B2 = Long Gallery
But their influence and help was felt in many other projects and campaigns. To take a few:
Please let me know of more.