Abingdon Museum has started 2024 with an exhibition called “Celebrating Abingdon Women in the Arts and Sciences.” It showcases some of the incredible women who lived in Abingdon

Art and crafts: Pat Russell and Janet Boulton opened their own paper-making studio, while Charlotte Hardcastle created accurate drawings of plants.
History: Agnes Baker brought history to life through books, plays, and historical processions. Gabrielle Lambrick explored the secrets of Abingdon Abbey. Mieneke Cox helped tell the town’s story through museum exhibits and books. Marion Wenzel took care of the Abbey buildings and produced artwork.
Science: Mary Buckland made detailed drawings of fossils.
Writing: Dorothy Richardson wrote some of the first stream-of-consciousness novels.

There are information boards, artwork, and a video slideshow showing these and other women, and groups of women, some you may know.

The museum is run by Abingdon-on-Thames Town Council and you can see more at https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/event/exhibition-celebrating-abingdon-women-in-the-arts-and-sciences

Some of the women also appear on the Abingdon People website:
Agnes Baker: https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/abingdon_people/agnes-baker
Mary Buckland: https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/abingdon_people/mary-buckland-nee-morland
Mieneke Cox: https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/abingdon_people/mieneke-cox
Gabrielle Lambrick: https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/abingdon_people/gabrielle-lambrick