Books and other publications containing information about Abingdon.

Give & Take. Scenes from the history of Christ's hospital, Abingdon. 1553 - 1900. by Jacqueline Smith and John Carter.
Book charts history of Christ's Hospital charity and its involvement with the Abingdon townsfolk through the years.
ISBN: 0-9507680-0-6

Abingdon. Abbey to Borough. 1512 - 1556. by Mieneke Cox.
Book charts history of town between 1512 - 1556, dissolution of Abbey and associated links with history of the time.
ISBN:Unknown (To be added later)

Medieval Abingdon. The story of Abingdon part two. by Mieneke Cox.
Book charts history of town between 1186 - 1556, and paints a picture of a busy town in the Middle Ages.
ISBN: 0-9515664-0-7

Peace and War. The story of Abingdon part three. by Mieneke Cox.
Book charts history of town between 1556 - 1702, and tells of continuing development of town, the Civil War and the religious differences of the church in Abingdon.
ISBN: 0-9515664-1-5

Abingdon an 18th Century County Town. The story of Abingdon part four. by Mieneke Cox.
Book covers history of town and its people between 1690 and 1800 , great divisions caused by prosperity and poverty, depression and celebrations of the time.
ISBN: 0-9515664-3-1

Inns and Alehouses of Abingdon. 1550 - 1978. by Jacqueline Smith and John Carter.
Book records all of the inns, alehouses, taverns and beerhouses of the town between the above dates.
ISBN: 0-9507680-1-4

Abingdon in Camera. Portrait of a country town. 1850 - 1950. by M.J.Thomas.
A largely photgraphic record of town life over a 100 year period, containing more than 131 pictures and an Ordinance survey map reproduction from 1875.
ISBN: 0-900012-41-2

'Britain in old photographs' Around Abingdon. by Pamela Horn.
Another largely photograhical record with in-depth textual explanations covering period from mid-1800's to 1980.
ISBN: 1-84015-065-3

The Archive Photographs series. Around Abingdon. compiled by Nigel Hammond.
Book appears to be re-print of earlier 'Around Abingdon' title but has greater quality additional picture content and lesser textual content.
ISBN: 0-7524-0392-3

All of the above are purely my own collection of local books there are many further publications available which I will add to this list in the very near future.

Other publications of interest with local content.

A short guide to St Helens Church by Mieneke Cox.
A most excellent guide and short history about the church, available from St Helens for 30p.

St Helens Church Abingdon. Celebrating a thousand years of worship 1995. by Alison & Ian Miles.
A colour presentation produced as part of St Helens Millennium appeal in 1995. Includes more historical info and also colour photos. Also available from St Helens.

Abingdon Town Crier. by Abingdon Town Council.
A useful source of info about what is going on locally. Publication is somewhat sporadic in nature unfortunately.

Standbrook Guides, Residents Handbook 2000. Local information and streetmap.
Useful small local guide (big on content) with General info (Doctors, Libraries, Councils, etc). Clubs, Organisations, and Sport. Youth Organisations. Fold-out Street Map. Classified Directory and Pub, Hotel and Restaurant Guide. Guide is delivered free to houses in and around Abingdon annually by Standbrook Guides contact them either via email: sales@standbrook-guides.com or via their website www.standbrook-guides.com

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