Abingdon Collection (#2)

CM32 9753 Charles Goddard, MG PA-PB
Charles Goddard, MG PA-PB, Triple M Register Race for Pre-War MG Cars, fifteen minutes of racing for iconic MG Midget, Magna and Magnette (hence Triple M) cars dating from 1929 to 1936

CM32 9751 Michael Barber, MG PB Monoposto
Michael Barber, MG PB Monoposto, Triple M Register Race for Pre-War MG Cars, fifteen minutes of racing for iconic MG Midget, Magna and Magnette (hence Triple M) cars dating from 1929 to 1936

CM32 9750 Andy King, MG PB Cream Cracker
Andy King, MG PB Cream Cracker, Triple M Register Race for Pre-War MG Cars, fifteen minutes of racing for iconic MG Midget, Magna and Magnette (hence Triple M) cars dating from 1929 to 1936

CM32 9749 Chris Cadman, MG Montlhery
Chris Cadman, MG Montlhery, Triple M Register Race for Pre-War MG Cars, fifteen minutes of racing for iconic MG Midget, Magna and Magnette (hence Triple M) cars dating from 1929 to 1936

CM32 9747 Andrew Morland, MG PA
Andrew Morland, MG PA, Triple M Register Race for Pre-War MG Cars, fifteen minutes of racing for iconic MG Midget, Magna and Magnette (hence Triple M) cars dating from 1929 to 1936

CM32 9746 Simon Jackson, MG PB
Simon Jackson, MG PB, Triple M Register Race for Pre-War MG Cars, fifteen minutes of racing for iconic MG Midget, Magna and Magnette (hence Triple M) cars dating from 1929 to 1936

CM32 9744 Andrew Long, MG N Magnette
Andrew Long, MG N Magnette, Triple M Register Race for Pre-War MG Cars, fifteen minutes of racing for iconic MG Midget, Magna and Magnette (hence Triple M) cars dating from 1929 to 1936

CM32 9743 Charles Goddard, MG PA-PB
Charles Goddard, MG PA-PB, Triple M Register Race for Pre-War MG Cars, fifteen minutes of racing for iconic MG Midget, Magna and Magnette (hence Triple M) cars dating from 1929 to 1936

County Map of Oxfordshire, c. 1777
From The Large English Atlas: or, a new set of map of all the counties of England and Wales drawn from the several surveys which have been hitherto been published

Tomkins Almshouses, Abingdon (engraving)
5211617 Tomkins Almshouses, Abingdon (engraving) by Heath, Sidney (b.1872, fl.1907-30); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tomkins Almshouses, Abingdon)

Training the Oxford Eight, Coaching under Difficulties (litho)
1051533 Training the Oxford Eight, Coaching under Difficulties (litho) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Training the Oxford Eight, Coaching under Difficulties)

Mr John Alder, the fortunate cooper of Abingdon, lottery winner (engraving)
602598 Mr John Alder, the fortunate cooper of Abingdon, lottery winner (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr John Alder, the fortunate cooper of Abingdon)

The children of Frederick and Ellen Ray of Abingdon, Berkshire, in a landscape
711038 The children of Frederick and Ellen Ray of Abingdon, Berkshire, in a landscape, 1795 (w/c with pencil on paper) by Downman

View of Abingdon (engraving)
2773186 View of Abingdon (engraving) by Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: View of Abingdon)

William Terriss and W L Abingdon in The Fatal Card
William Terriss as Gerald Austen and W L Abingdon as James Dixon, in The Fatal Card Date: 1890s

Hawker Siddeley Dominie T. 1 XS712 A
Royal Air Force - Hawker Siddeley Dominie T.1 XS712 A, of 1 Air Navigation School, at RAF Abingdon. Date: 1967

Abingdon, 1887 (oil on canvas)
2956780 Abingdon, 1887 (oil on canvas) by Halswelle, Keeley (1832-91); 50.8x78.74 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Abingdon is near Oxford on the River Thames)

Public arms: Abingdon; Droitwich; Harrogate; Stockport; County of Durham (engraving)
6008896 Public arms: Abingdon; Droitwich; Harrogate; Stockport; County of Durham (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Nuneham Park
LLM457647 Nuneham Park by Lydon, Alexander Francis (1836-1917); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nuneham Park. Illustration for Pictureque Views of Seats by F O Morris (William Mackenzie)

The Elms and River Thames at Abingdon (photo)
669181 The Elms and River Thames at Abingdon (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Elms and River Thames at Abingdon)

Abingdon, from the Bridge (photo)
669175 Abingdon, from the Bridge (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Abingdon, from the Bridge)

St Nicholas Church, Abingdon, Oxfordshire
St Nicholas Church, Bridge Street, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, dating back to the 12th century

General view of Abingdon, Oxfordshire
General view of Abingdon, on the River Thames in Oxfordshire. Date: circa 1845

Male Abingdon or Pinta Island Giant Tortoise at London Zoo, 20th January 1914 (b / w photo)
1762497 Male Abingdon or Pinta Island Giant Tortoise at London Zoo, 20th January 1914 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; (add.info)

Driving Home the Ducks by the Old Bridge, Abingdon (oil on canvas)
2601839 Driving Home the Ducks by the Old Bridge, Abingdon (oil on canvas) by Fletcher, William Teulon Blandford (1858-1936); Private Collection; Bourne Gallery, Reigate, Surrey; English

Ruins of the Fire, on Saturday Last, at Harwell, near Abingdon (engraving)
1607431 Ruins of the Fire, on Saturday Last, at Harwell, near Abingdon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ruins of the Fire, on Saturday Last, at Harwell)

Members of the New Parliament (engraving)
1047896 Members of the New Parliament (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Members of the New Parliament)

Inauguration of the Berkshire Monument to the late Prince Consort, at Abingdon (engraving)
1610406 Inauguration of the Berkshire Monument to the late Prince Consort, at Abingdon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Past and Present Speakers (engraving)
2772733 Past and Present Speakers (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Past and Present Speakers)

The Lord Mayors Visit to Oxford, and View of the Thames (engraving)
1617269 The Lord Mayors Visit to Oxford, and View of the Thames (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lord Mayors Visit to Oxford, and View of the Thames)

The Mill at Abingdon (colour litho)
2792545 The Mill at Abingdon (colour litho) by Menpes, Mortimer Ludington (1855-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Mill at Abingdon)

Oxford Automobile and Cycle Agency (b / w photo)
3651392 Oxford Automobile and Cycle Agency (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oxford Automobile and Cycle Agency)

Christs Hospital, Abingdon (engraving)
5211593 Christs Hospital, Abingdon (engraving) by Heath, Sidney (b.1872, fl.1907-30); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christs Hospital, Abingdon)

Abingdon, Oxfordshire (coloured engraving)
3620536 Abingdon, Oxfordshire (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Abingdon, Oxfordshire.); © Look and Learn

The Albert Memorial, Abingdon, Berks (engraving)
5213721 The Albert Memorial, Abingdon, Berks (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Albert Memorial, Abingdon, Berks, Mr John Gibbs, Architect)

New Church at Sandford, near Abingdon (engraving)
1097031 New Church at Sandford, near Abingdon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Church at Sandford, near Abingdon)

Officers and Men of the R. A. F. Station at Abingdon, one of the main airfields of
Officers and Men of the R.A.F. Station at Abingdon, one of the main airfields of Transport Command, march past the Mayor of the Borough who is taking the salute

Royal Air Force Auster T. 7 WE600
Royal Air Force Auster T.7 WE600, at the RAF 50th anniversary show, RAF Abingdon. Delivered on 25 May 1951, relegated to ground training duties as 7602M and later preserved in the RAF Museum

Auster T. 7 WE600
Auster T.7 WE600 at RAF Abingdon for the RAF 50th Anniversary. WE600 was delivered on 25 May 1951, later allotted maintenance serial 7602M and ultimately preserved at the Cosford Aerospace Museum

de Havilland DH. 114 Heron CC. 4 XM295
de Havilland DH.114 Heron CC.4 XM295 (msn 14129) at RAF Abingdon for the 50th Anniversary of the RAF. XM295 was delivered on 17 April 1958 and after de-mob was given B-class registration G41-2-68

Hawker Hart
RAF 15 Squadron Hawker Hart Day Bomber Parked at Abingdon, UK Date: 1930s

View of Abingdon from Nuneham Park, Berkshire, 1793. Artist: Joseph Constantine Stadler
View of Abingdon from Nuneham Park, Berkshire, 1793

Abingdon, 19th century. Artist: C Cousen
Abingdon, 19th century. After an original painting of c1806 by JMW Turner

Abingdon Lock, Oxfordshire, 20th Century. Postcard from The Souvenir Album, Views of London And The River Thames, From London To Oxford, (London, 20th Century)

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Discover the historic charm of Abingdon, nestled along the picturesque River Thames in Oxfordshire, England. This quaint town has a rich heritage that spans across continents and centuries. Step back in time to November 2nd, 1956, when Queen Elizabeth II graced Abingdon with her presence during a royal visit. The streets were filled with excitement as locals eagerly awaited her arrival. Abingdon's connection to aviation is also notable. The Westland Lysander R9125 once soared through its skies, showcasing the town's contribution to aircraft manufacturing and innovation. RAF Abingdon hosted thrilling air displays that left spectators in awe. Transportation played a vital role in shaping Abingdon's identity. The bustling Abingdon Station was a hub of activity in the 1920s, connecting travelers from near and far. Meanwhile, river steamers gracefully cruised along the tranquil waters of the Thames, offering scenic journeys for all who embarked on them. Notable figures have also left their mark on this charming town. Beryl Markham, an accomplished aviator and author known for her transatlantic solo flight from east to west against prevailing winds, called Abingdon home at one point – adding another layer of intrigue to its history. RAF Buccaneer S. 2B planes once roared through the skies above RAF Abingdon during Formula One testing events held here in 1989 – an exhilarating fusion of speed and precision that captivated both locals and visitors alike. Across continents lies another gem named after our beloved town: The Barter Theatre of Virginia located in Abingdon USA showcases world-class performances that continue to enchant audiences year after year. As you explore this remarkable place steeped in history and culture, make sure not to miss out on visiting The Royal Oak Inn located on Station Road Didcot; it offers warm hospitality amidst stunning surroundings.