A variety of original MG V8s, built in Abingdon, and more modern MG RV8s, built at Cowley were displayed on Abingdon Market Place today to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the car’s launch.
The MG V8 was produced by MG from 1973 to 1976 and was based on the MGB, but strengthened to hold the larger V8 engine. Only 2,591 MG V8s were produced, making it a rare and collectable car.
For more information see https://www.v8register.net/
Michael says, ‘These willows outside Waitrose had branches overhanging the footpath but isn’t this taking a sledgehammer to crack a nut?’
Pollarding willows in the summer is not as common as in the winter when they are dormant.
60-64 West St Helen Street was listed in 1971, meaning it was of interest architecturally or historically. See the entry https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1200046?section=official-list-entry.
It was demolished in 1979. Steve, who grew up there, gave me a photograph of the demolition. I live in a part of the new build.
I found a photograph of the building before demolition, taken from a larger photograph in Abingdon Past and Present by Elizabeth Drury and Judy Thomas (All Rights Reserved).
The listed building is described as: One building. Early C19. Rendered. Tile roof. Plinth. Three storeys. Three windows, moulded flush frames, double hung sashes with glazing bars, panel with tabs supports a cornice. The centre window on the first floor and ground floor has tabs missing and the window to the right on the ground floor is irregularly placed and has no panel. Two cellar openings, flat arches. Doorway to Nos 60 and 62 is one composition, with three carved pilasters and a flat hood on brackets. Doorway to No. 64 is similar, but set lower..
Farmers Market on Friday, August 18th, from 9am to 1pm in the Market Square. Local farmers and producers will sell their fresh produce, meats, cheeses, breads, and other goods.
Big Summer Coffee Morning at Abingdon Baptist Church on Saturday, August 19th from 10:30am to 12:30pm in the church car park. Enjoy homemade cakes, teas and coffee, plus stalls selling cards, jewellery and crafts. Second-hand books are also on offer, and the JAM band will be playing throughout the morning. All proceeds go to the church’s development project.
MGs on the Market Place on Saturday, August 19th. The MGV8 will be celebrating their Golden Anniversary starting with a display from 9.30 – 12.00 before heading off to the Dog House for lunch.
Women’s World Cup Final between Spain and England at the Abbey Cinema on Sunday, August 20th at 11am. Tickets are £0 at the Abbey Cinema
Pick your own sunflowers at High Lodge Farm, on the road to Culham, until early September https://www.highlodgefarm.com/.