Abingdon Area Archaeology and History Society
Archaeological Research
Future Events
Malting and Brewing in Abingdon
19 February 2026: Join us as we hear from Martin Buckland on the history of Malting and Brewing in Abingdon.
The Medieval Streets of Abingdon (The Lambrick Lecture 2026)
19 March 2026: Join us as we hear from Roger Thomas on the fascinating Medieval Streets of Abingdon.
The Chinese Labour Corps in World War One
16 April 2026: Join us as we hear from Mark Nam on the Chinese Labour Corps during WWI.
Rediscovering Capability Brown at Radley Hall
21st May 2026: Join us as we hear from Clare Sargent about Rediscovering Capability Brown at Radley Hall.
Latest Gallery Image
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WSH Bayliss Grocers Float 1897 #264
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War Memorial Unveiling #115
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HG Rogers & Co Bicycle Shop #202
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Abingdon Fire Brigade with new pump 1933 #237
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Coxeters horse drawn furniture van pre 1930 #286
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East Saint Helen’s Church pre 1912 #167
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Morlands car fleet & yard #223
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Ock St flooded with carriages 1894 #274
Latest News
Becoming Roman in Oxfordshire – Excavations at Marcham and Frilford
On Thursday 15 January, the Society welcomed Gary Lock, Emeritus Professor of Archaeology at the University of Oxford, to speak about the...
A Medieval Christmas – Tales and Tunes
Our December meeting offered a wonderfully festive change of pace, as storyteller and musician Jane Goodall treated members to an evening of...
The Wandering Mind: From Oxford to the Frontiers of Knowledge in the Middle Ages
On 20 November 2025, the Society welcomed Dr Teresa Witcombe of the University of Oxford for a thought-provoking talk that took us far beyond our...