A Tour of the Abingdon Almshouses in St Helen's Churchyard with Jackie Smith
A film by Alastair Fear bringing the rare and fascinating almshouses in St Helens Churchyard to life.
This film will be showing at the Guildhall on Saturday 18th September.
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Ken Miles' MG R2 Special "The Flying Shingle"
A film by Callum John and Mike Gould. The hit movie ‘Le Mans 66’ shows the story of how Ford beat Ferrari at the Le Mans 24-hour race in 1966. It also centres around the struggle between maverick racing driver Ken Miles, sports car maker Carroll Shelby and the executives of the Ford Motor Company to develop the world-beating GT40. Birmingham-born Ken Miles emigrated to California to run a garage specialising in MG and became well known on the American racing circuit. He achieved success in a car of his own creation using an MG engine and other components. Known as the ‘Flying Shingle’ thanks to its exceptionally low profile, it survives to this day and still takes part in historic car races. (Image courtesy 'ConceptCarz’.)
This film will be showing at the Guildhall on Saturday 18th September.
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A Bitter End
A film by the Abingdon Film Unit at Abingdon School, following the story of brewing in Abingdon.
This film will be showing at the Guildhall on Saturday 18th September.
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The End of the Line
A film by the Abingdon Film Unit at Abingdon School, showing the final years of the railway in Abingdon.
This film will be showing at the Guildhall on Saturday 18th September.
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Abingdon Abbey - Exploring What Was Once There
A film by Richard Vobes, "The Bald Explorer" with Tim Miller, former Curator of the Abbey Buildings.
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Abingdon Abbey - The Remaining Buildings
A film by Richard Vobes, "The Bald Explorer" with Tim Miller, former Curator of the Abbey Buildings.
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Going Underground - The History of the Stert Street Culverts
A film by Tom Hutt tracing the course of the Stert as it passes under Abingdon town centre.
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The History of 1-3 Ock Street
The fine Georgian house at 1-3 Ock Street, dating back to 1760 and sensitively restored, is
currently occupied by BH&O LLP, a Family Law firm. Find out about its history and those who lived there.
Watch this film online here.
BBC Nationwide "On the road" series,
23/3/1976.
A light-hearted look at Abingdon, covering the Old Gaol, Morris
Dancing, MG works, Mrs Didcock whistling – and the plethora of pubs!
Watch this film online here
Abingdon Heritage Weekend is an event managed by Friends of Abingdon Civic Society, working closely with the Abingdon and Area Archeological and Historical Society, and is run by a committee of volunteers. We aim to hold a heritage event every year in September, and the scale and scope of the event varies depending on the year and the budget. If you would like to become an organising volunteer please register your details here and we will contact you in late September/early October so that you can join in the planning for the next heritage event in 2025.
