Investment in the Crown and Thistle

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A story appeared in the Caterer and Innkeeper a couple of days ago …
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“Oakman Inns and Restaurants has bought the freehold of the Crown and Thistle in Abingdon-on-Thames and it is due to close in January for a £1.4m refurbishment.

Oakman will completely overhaul the bar and restaurant areas to create a modern pub comprising a restaurant and two bars, as well as 19 bedrooms.”

This is in addition to the development of the Nags Head Inn, the Old Post Office Inn or however Weatherspoons re-name the business, and the new restaurants in the Old Gaol.

Dragon Boat Racing and 2nd day of Open Days

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Dragons Open Days
This morning, The Boundary Walk followed the 1556 boundaries of Abingdon Borough.
Dragons Open Days
On the River Thames in Abingdon throughout the day, the annual Dragon Boat racing, organised by The Rotary Club of Abingdon Vesper, was happening. It was postponed from May because of the rain and the following high river water that happened back then. Today in early September conditions were excellent and large crowds came to see the racing and look round the stalls.
Dragons Open Days
Another two Heritage walks set out early afternoon. One round the Lost Abbey, the other followed the route of the lost Wilts and Berks canal and then went to see the junction of the new canal that is being recreated by the Wilts and Berks Canal Trust.
Dragons Open Days
Normally Fun in the Parks takes place during the same weekend as Heritage Open Days, but Fun in The Parks was part of the Jubilee celebrations this year.

It will be interesting to see whether the Dragon Boats decides on May or September next year. Early September weather often seems to be better than May.

New Views of Abingdon on Heritage Open Day 2012

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Open Days
The new stain glass windows in the chapel in Abingdon School were on view at Heritage Open Day for the first time.
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The Town Crier called from the roof of the County Hall for the first time to check if he could be heard.
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There seemed to be more houses open in East St Helen Street than ever, and more houses had their histories in their front window.
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60 East St Helen Street and Twickenham House opened their doors for the first time for Heritage Open Day.
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The weather was just about perfect
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It was a chance to see new views not seen before  of Abingdon.