Boating on the River Thames through Abingdon


This picture of a large group of youngsters and instructors from the Kingfisher Canoe Club’s was taken a few days ago. The new club hut and store was opened near Abingdon Lock in 2021 and the club’s future has been secured.

Four men rowing a boat through Abingdon. The town was described as quiet, respectable, clean, and dull by Jerome K Jerome in his book ‘Three Men in a Boat’, published in 1889.

Two barges emerge from Abingdon Lock with a word and a wave. Abingdon Lock is known for its friendly atmosphere, where Richard, Frank, and others are helpful, friendly, and knowledgeable.

Salters Steamers are often seen in Abingdon with chartered boats or regular sailings. They now require groups of 30 or more to have pre-booked to run their regular sailings.

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