When the Kings Head and Bell had a revamp last year, the bell shaped sign – with a picture of King Charles I – could not be rehung, as the hanger was broken. There were some complaints when it was replaced with a sign with just writing.
A picture of King Charles I has been re-instated, but without the bell.
One pub that seems to be thriving since The Narrows opened is The Grapes – just over the road. The Grapes normally seems to have some sort of sport playing on the big screens. But what struck me yesterday is the new pub sign.
After a series of signs depicting bunches of grapes, they now have a 3D bunch of grapes.
“The Nags Head” is written in the roof tiles above the pub – after the recent roof job.
Next time Tim Peake peers down on Abingdon, from the International Space Station, I wonder if he will be able to make out the pub’s name.
A new pub sign is being put up at the Nag’s Head on the Thames. The painted sign will replace the faded print that was there before.
We popped down to the Nags Head on Sunday to hear George Haslam and his jazz ensemble.
George played Baritone Sax, and was accompanied by excellent musicians on Alto Sax, Flugal Horn, Keyboard, Double Base, and Drums.
There is a lot of good live pub music in Abingdon. The Nags Head, Old Anchor and Brewery Tap all feature local bands on a regular basis.