Abingdon Area Archaeology and History Society
Buildings
A wealth of additional information is available in the Abingdon Buildings and People section of the Abingdon-on-Thames Town Council website. Those pages are the responsibility of the Abingdon Buildings and People group, which is part of the Abingdon Area Archaeology and History Society (AAAHS).
Upcoming Events
Getting Big Stories from Small Finds: The Portable Antiquities Scheme in Abingdon and Oxfordshire
15 May 2025: The Lambrick Lecture – Ed Caswell discusses the Portable Antiquities Service
Open Evening
19 June 2025: Open evening with presentations from members.
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
Recent Excavations at the Deserted Medieval Manor of Besselsleigh
On 21 November 2024, we welcomed Dr. Jane Harrison for a fascinating talk: A Place Apart - Recent Excavations at the Deserted Medieval Manor and...
The Road to Peace is Paved with Headstones
The Road to Peace is Paved with Headstones: An Introduction to the Commonwealth War Graves Commission The 2024-25 AAAHS talks programme began on...
Conservation & Rewilding: Reconstructing Ancient Landscapes?
On 17 October 2024, we enjoyed an inspiring and moving talk by Peter Taylor, author and ecologist. Peter discussed the role that rewilding is...