This morning the Boundary Walk left the Market Place at 11am for a 4 mile walk round the 1556 Abingdon Borough Boundary. The Boundary walk runs three times a year – on Jan 1st, the 2nd May Bank Holiday, and during Heritage Open Days, and it still draws a large following.

Kevin, who normally takes the Walk About Abingdon walks, led a walk round the Heritage sights of Abingdon, pointing out features that people who have lived here for many years have not noticed before, such as where the River Stert comes out into the Thames.

There was an afternoon Lost Abbey walk, which included a real Benedictine Monk, the same one who spoke on Friday about the life of a monk (in medieval times and now). It is good to welcome monks back to Abingdon again after all this time. Something to build on.

There were also a few properties open today. The Governors were on hand at the almshouses to answer questions about the portraits lining the walls of Christ’s Hospital Hall, and the exhibition about Abingdon Bridge, built 600 years ago this year.

At the end of the day I collected some signs, and hung up the damp bunting so that it is ready for storing away under the stairs for next year.

The Mayor opened the Medieval Festival yesterday and gave a big thank to the many people involved. That includes the people who have manned properties and exhibitions. People who have opened their properties or put displays in their windows. The museum for the amazing Medieval Festival. Groups who came to perform. Those who came to exhibit, set up, and clear away. Those who led walks, and did talks, and created exhibitions. She thanked the group of volunteers I work with from the Friends of Abingdon, and the Abingdon Archaeological and Historical Society. I would also like to thank everybody who came despite yesterday’s medieval weather. Thank the national Heritage Open Day organisation, and thank the sponsors and people who donated to make sure it happens again next year.