There was an unusual gathering at the Mayor’s Parlour this afternoon. Visitors from our twin town Argentan met cavaliers, over for the second day of the Heritage Weekend.
After the cavaliers had explained the English Civil War, the relative merits of Oliver Cromwell and Napolean were discussed through a translator.
The Cavaliers came at a last minute invitation for ‘Heritage Weekend ‘ and came both days – not just the more popular Saturday.
So it was good the Mayor could entertain them. They also visited some of the local Civil War sites such as Culham Bridge, and Barton Court.
And did two more recruitment drives training Abingdon’s youngsters to defend the town. The town was fairly quiet on Sunday but on both occasions they did well to pull together a company and entertain children and parents. Thanks to The English Civil War Society for this taster of what they do.
Sad that it was such an unpromising day weather-wise for the visitors Hopefully The English Civil War Society will come and visit again next year on Heritage Weekend.
Next year will probably be WW1 theme – but hopefully including opportunities for participation. The year after we hope to get the Cavaliers back – and some Roundheads as well to even it up.
Anyone interested in helping plan any of this do get in touch with Backstreeter or me….