Thursday 18th June 2026
7.45pm, The Northcourt Centre, Northcourt Road, Abingdon OX14 1NS
Open Evening with fascinating short talks by Members on their research.
Sally Mears will speak on: “Timely Celebrations: Did St Edmund of Abingdon need a Cakes and Ale + Festival in his Hometown?”
St Edmund
Mike Greig will speak on: “Water Meadows on the Ock”
Mike Greig has been writing a book on the history of Garford for 12 years but was very surprised earlier this year to come across the remains of bedwork water meadows in Garford and in 3 neighbouring parishes. These features date back to the 17th century and were previously unknown in North Berkshire as far as he has been able to ascertain.
Salisbury Water Meadows
Roger Thomas will speak on his new book on the archaeology of Abingdon “England’s Oldest Town”, which is about to be launched.
Seasonal refreshments will be served