Thanks to Spike for this wonderful sunny view from a kayak taken a day or two ago. You can just see Nags Head Island on the left.
Getting this picture gave me the excuse to use a few more pictures of Abingdon-on-Thames taken over the weekend. They are views round Nags Head Island.
Abingdon Boat Centre / Kingcraft Chandlery and Quayside Services.
The further end of the island with the striking Red Dragon boat, and the even more striking spire of St Helen’s Church.
Looking over the River Thames towards the cricket field, with some frosty trees in the foreground.
The Old Gaol – old buildings.
Old Gaol – new buildings.
And a swan coming to see if I have any food.
I must not forget that there is also a pub – called the Nags Head – for sale – over the bridge, on the other half of the island.
What stunning photographs and they show off the absolute beauty of Abingdon. They should be used in one of the brochures which are produced to advertise the town. Thank you for putting them on here.
Having said the above, I have just looked through and seen the picture of the flats next to the Old Goal. Those poor people in East St Helen’s Street – fancy having that monstronsity looming over your garden wall. What price privacy?
Beautiful photos..thank you. Especially cheery on a grey miserable January morning.
2:30 am here in Oregon as we work through a winter storm and these photos lift my flagging spirits….the swan gliding towards you is especially appreaciated
I hope someone buys the Nags Head pub. It’s such a shame to see it sitting unused considering both its location and the history of it!
I used to love fishing in Abingdon. A prime spot was exactle where you took the last photo above 🙂 Great memories.