This photograph was taken by H.J. Milligan (Copyright) of Abingdon when there was a Bun Throwing from the roof of Abingdon County Hall in the year ____.
The Abingdon Herald had a picture of the new Mayor of Abingdon for that year. He had baked the 2500 buns himself for he was also a Master Baker. On that occasion the Monarch’s speech for the Royal Occasion was amplified across the Market Place using loud speakers.
Was the year?
1935
1937
1946
1953
1956
1966
In 2016 to celebrate the Queen’s 90th Birthday, at St Nics at 18:00 (on 11th June) there will be a Choral Evensong followed by bells and a traditional bun throwing at 19:00 on the Market Place.
Abingdon Town Council have also organised a Queen’s 90th Birthday Picnic Party Sunday, at the Rugby Club, 12th June, 12:00-16:00pm.
Abingdon Vineyard Church have also got a Queen’s 90th Birthday Party, with children’s activities, on 12th June from 10:30 – 13:00 at Preston Road Community Centre.
There was an over 90s party at Christchurch last weekend.
I don’t know the year = probably one of the earlier ones. I do love all of the sashes that are decorating the buildings. I will be putting up the bunting tomorrow. Fingers crossed we have a nice afternoon for it.
I found a list of Mayors of Abingdon on the TC website (amazing what you find there,) and the Mayor in 1953 was Percy Holmes. I can remember Holmes Bakery from when I came to Abingdon so my vote goes for that year. The clothes look about right for then too.
I would agree with Hester 1953, it was also the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II (2nd June). Looks like it was a dry day, should be nice and dry today, didn’t like the soggy buns last time.
yes. 1953. The Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. And Percy Holmes. Well done!