Radiohead and Alphabet Backwards – New Abingdon music from 1986 and 2012

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There are Radiohead fans who visit Abingdon and wonder why the town has not erected a fitting monument to the group who started life at Abingdon School. Here is just such a visit to Radiohead’s home town.

Two videos today … A new one recorded in the Unicorn Theatre in Abingdon by Alphabet Backwards – with flowers by Fabulous Flowers .

The other a recently discovered demo CD from Radiohead’s early days at Abingdon School when they used to be called “On A Friday”.

Radiohead will be doing a stadium tour this year so I’m not sure we can book them for the Unicorn Theatre

There is no better tribute to Radiohead than that Abingdon has two guitar shops and there are good groups still starting off in Abingdon.

Relaying the old East St Helens Street pavement

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OIld Pavements
The 11 week project to repave East and West St Helen Streets has begun. The start point is outside Patisserie Pascal, and coincides with a few days of well deserved holiday for Pascal (vacances bien méritées).

It looks as if most of the existing paving stones are being relaid – which must be a good thing.
OIld Pavements
The irregular paving stones lower down the street will only fit back one way – if they do need doing.
OIld Pavements
Over time the pavement has gained a certain foot worn character that goes well with the historic street.

Tesco Express and Best One soon to be neighbours

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David v Goliath
Work has been continuing over the weekend at the building previously known as the Ox Pub , to turn it into a Tesco Express. The opening date must be imminent.
David v Goliath
Chiller cabinets can be see where there once was a bar.
David v Goliath
Best One, a family run convenience store,  two doors down, with just The Magic Wok separating their business from the new Tesco Express, will soon know the effect on their trade.

Ukelele group starts in Abingdon

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More than a revamp
I see that one of Abingdon’s two guitar shops are waiting for more Ukeleles after the Christmas rush. The Ukelele has 4 strings and is easier to learn than a guitar. It is also easier to carry about, and cheaper.

On Monday 16th January, an Abindon Ukelele group will start – possibly the first ever Abingdon Ukelele group. The main aim is to play for fun.

There will be a Monday afternoon group at 2 pm and a Tuesday evening group. For more on the UK craze for Ukeleles read Ukelele sends UK crazy .

( Groups now full with a waiting list so have removed contact details for now.)