Five memorial stones were laid 150 years ago to mark the foundation of Trinity Church, Abingdon, and today there was a special service to celebrate.

Pictures of some of the previous ministers, and laymen, were displayed at the back of the church.

Rev. Ian Griffiths, the current Minister, led the service.

Rev. Richard Bittleston, the previous minister, played the organ.

Rev. Colin Thompson, another previous minister, wrote one of the hymns used during the service.

Ministers generally only stay for five or ten years at Trinity. Rev. Ian will have been at Trinity for ten years and will move on to pastures new next year. It was announced that he will be succeeded by Rev. Georgina, who will be the next minister at Trinity and All Saints in Abingdon.