Abingdon Collection

River Thames at Abingdon, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

The Queens Visit to Abingdon, 2nd November 1956
This photograph shows H.M. The Queen on her visit to Abingdon in Oxfordshire on 2nd November 1956. The mayor is leading her majesty out of the station where several military personnel are lined up

Abingdon Station, Oxfordshire, c. 1920s
A view of a Abingdon station in Oxfordshire, c.1920s showing a Radley auto train sitting at the platform. The station opened in June 1856 and had a timber train shed

Abingdon / Berks / Palmer
Abingdon, Berkshire: a view of the river

Westland Lysander R9125, at the Royal Air Force Golden Jubilee in 1968, held on RAF Abingdon. Date: 1968

Air display at RAF Abingdon. Clockwise from bottom: de Havilland Sea Hornet, Hawker Sea Fury, de Havilland Rapide/Dominie, North American Harvard and Douglas Dakota

Beryl Markham (1902 1986), British-born Kenyan author, aviator, adventurer, and racehorse trainer. Photographed here, just after flying from Abingdon to Cape Breton Island

Formula One Testing, RAF Abingdon, England, 1989
Paul Warwick (GBR) conducted straight line testing in a USF&G Arrows A11. Formula One Testing, RAF Abingdon, England, 1989

The Royal Oak Inn - Station Road, Didcot, Oxfordshire
The Royal Oak Inn - Station Road, Didcot, near Abingdon, Oxfordshire, England. Date: 1927

RAF Buccaneer S. 2B - RAF Abingdon
Royal Air Force Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S.2B XX891 J / Just Married of No.15 Squadron at RAF Abingdon Date: 1982

The Barter Theatre of Virginia, Abingdon, Virginia, USA. Date: circa 1949

The river steamer " Cliveden" on the Thames at Abingdon

Abingdon Station, Oxfordshire, c. 1900
A view of Abingdon Station in Oxfordshire taken c.1900. The station opened in June 1856 and had a timber train shed, seen here with a tank locomotive

St Edmund of Abingdon
SAINT EDMUND OF ABINGDON EDMUND RICH English scholar. He became archbishop of Canterbury in 1233. He preached 6th crusade

I have always found clowns both bizarre and scary. This kitsch example in Abingdon's annual street Michaelmas Fair rather proves the point

McDonnell Douglas Phantom FGR. 2 XV466 K
Royal Air Force - McDonnell Douglas Phantom FGR.2 XV466 K, of No.56 Squadron at RAF Abingdon for a Battle of Britain air display on 16 September 1978. Date: 1978

Steventon Parish Church, June 1928
A GWR Publicity view of Steventon Parish Church (St Michael and All Angels), near Abingdon and Didcot, Oxfordshire in June 1928

Percival P-10 Vega Gull
Beryl Markham Checking her Aircraft. This Aircraft Flew her Across the Atlantic on 4 to 5 September 1936, She Left Abingdon and Crashed Landed in Baleine

Blackpool Abingdon Street and the Big Wheel early 1900s

Abingdon, early 1900s

Abingdon from the River Thames Victorian period

1832 Victorian Map of Abingdon

Avro 694 Lincoln B. 2 8376M - RF398
Avro 694 Lincoln B.2 8376M - RF398, at RAF Abingdon for the 50th Anniversary of the RAF air-show circa May-Jun 1968, before the airshow. Date: 1968

House Near Abingdon, Berks
A pair of architectural drawings which show various elevations of a house near Abingdon, Berkshire, exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1899. Date: 1899

General Dynamics F-16BM Fighting Falcon ET-615
Flyvevabnet - General Dynamics F-16BM Fighting Falcon ET-615 (msn 6G-12), of 730Esk, at the RAF Abingdon Battle of Britain display, in Septmber 1990. (Flyvevabnet - Royal Danish Air Force). Date: 1990

Gloster Meteor F. 8 WH364 V
Royal Air Force - Gloster Meteor F.8 WH364 V, of No.85 Squadron, at RAF Abingdon on 14 June 1968, for the 50th Anniversary of the formation of the Royal Air Force. Date: 1968

Bristol Britannia C. 1 XL658
Royal Air Force - Bristol Britannia C.1 XL658 Adhara (msn 13455), of No.551 Squadron, at RAF Abingdon in June 1968, at the 50th Anniversary of the RAF / Royal Review.. Date: 1966

Handley Page Hastings C. 1A TG563
Royal Air Force - Handley Page Hastings C.1A TG563, of No.LXX Squadron, at RAF Abingdon for disposal. Date: circa 1970

North American Harvard II KF183
Aeroplane & Armament Experimental Establishment - North American Harvard II KF183 (msn 14A-1884), at RAF Abingdon in June 1968 for the RAF 50th Anniversary display

Canadair CT-133AN Silver Star 3 133094
Canadian Armed Forces - Canadair CT-133AN Silver Star 3 133094 (msn T33-094), of the Group Transient Training Flight, at the RAF Abingdon Battle of Britain display, September 1990. Date: 1990

Westland Whirlwind HAR. 10 G-BKHA - XJ763
Westland Whirlwind HAR.10 G-BKHA - XJ763 (msn WA109), at the RAF Abingdon Battle of Britain display in September 1990. Date: 1990

CM32 9824 Anne Boursot, MG PA 2 Seater
Anne Boursot, MG PA 2 Seater, Between the trees, Triple M Register Race for Pre-War MG Cars, fifteen minutes of racing for iconic MG Midget

CM32 9817 Chris Cadman, MG Montlhery
Chris Cadman, MG Montlhery, Between the trees, Triple M Register Race for Pre-War MG Cars, fifteen minutes of racing for iconic MG Midget

CM32 9803 Duncan Potter, MG Montlhery Midget
Duncan Potter, MG Montlhery Midget, Between the trees, Triple M Register Race for Pre-War MG Cars, fifteen minutes of racing for iconic MG Midget

CM32 9796 Christopher Edmondson, MG C Type
Christopher Edmondson, MG C Type, Between the trees, Triple M Register Race for Pre-War MG Cars, fifteen minutes of racing for iconic MG Midget

CM32 9792 Anne Boursot, MG PA 2 Seater
Anne Boursot, MG PA 2 Seater, Between the trees, Triple M Register Race for Pre-War MG Cars, fifteen minutes of racing for iconic MG Midget

CM32 9781 Simon Jackson, MG PB
Simon Jackson, MG PB, Between the trees, 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 9775 Charles Goddard, MG PA-PB
Charles Goddard, MG PA-PB, Between the trees, Triple M Register Race for Pre-War MG Cars, fifteen minutes of racing for iconic MG Midget

CM32 9764 Andy King, MG PB Cream Cracker
Andy King, MG PB Cream Cracker, Between the trees, Triple M Register Race for Pre-War MG Cars, fifteen minutes of racing for iconic MG Midget

CM32 9760 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 9759 Christopher Edmondson, MG C Type
Christopher Edmondson, MG C Type, 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 9758 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 9757 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 9756 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 9755 Duncan Potter, MG Montlhery Midget
Duncan Potter, MG Montlhery Midget, 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 9754 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 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

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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.