Early on Sunday Morning the water of the River Thames was still and there were clear reflections

The Old Gaol that operated as a prison from 1844 to 1868 has spent most of its existence being used for other purposes. It is now housing.

A view of boats an both banks of the River Thames from Abingdon Bridge looking towards St Helen’s Church.

St Helen’s Church with the grounds of the Malthouse in the foreground.

A Salter Steamer moored overnight at the Abingdon Bridge Marine.

The Magic Dragon moored nearby.
Autumn term

Autumn term begins on 3rd September for a lot of Oxfordshire’s schools. Prices in Abingdon have useful stationary.

Parents can consult with each other and internet sites, like mums.net, about how to prepare for the first week at school. Mumsnet.com have a lot of tips about starting school.
Pillar Box Red

Each 1st day of the month is the “Theme Day” of the City Daily Photo Community, and September’s Theme is Red.
The cylindrical design of the British pillar box first appeared in 1879, and has changed very little since. Pillar boxes (or post boxes) are almost all red. Just a few were painted gold after the Olympics held in London in 2012 to celebrate local Olympic gold medallists.

This post box is on Abingdon Market Place.
See other red pictures at the September 2019 Gallery – Red.
Eben Lark has Landed

Eben Lark have landed in a new Abingdon town centre location selling vintage goods for the home and garden.

They are now at the Roysse Room, once a month, and have a lot more space than when they were at their previous location, St Ethelwold’s House.
Before that Eben Lark were in at least two different shops in the town centre. But the peripatetic, pop up style, could suit them better.

There were a lot of people looking round the Roysse Room this morning. Bury Street also looked very busy.

If you want to find out more Eben Lark have a Facebook Page.