Andy said, ‘they were replacing the bench on the double mini-roundabouts. Didn’t think much of it until I saw it today. Looks pretty special.’
The bench is dedicated to ‘Bob Wilson – Showman – 1932 – 1983’.
Bob Wilson’s Funfairs continue to organise the Abingdon Michaelmas Fair. Bob Wilson was known as the Funfair king and the chairman of the funfair firm Bob Wilson and sons. He died in a tragic car crash in 1983.
I’ve often wondered who Bob Wilson was. I have greatly admired the beautiful bench at the Ock St roundabout and I often go to the fair.