Abingdon Area Archaeology and History Society
Society Activities
AAAHS activities fall into five main areas:
The Meetings Programme (talks), which comprises ten meetings every year and includes lectures by speakers who are prominent in their field of expertise. Upcoming talks are listed below, and past talks can be found in the News page.
Abingdon Buildings and People (ABP) the History Section of the Abingdon Town Council website, which is written and managed by the AAAHS.
Archaeological Digs in the local area. These include Shrieve Cottages.
Local History Group meetings three times a year – The LHS is currently suspended.
Outings to local places which are of interest either historically or archaeologically or both.
Upcoming 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.
Open Evening 2026
18 June 2026: Open evening with presentations from members.
Browse the details of past news and events on the News page.
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.
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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...


