A pretty market town on the banks of the River Thames, Abingdon has a rich history. The town would once have been an Iron Age fort, becoming an agricultural centre in the 13th and 14th century. After surviving the dissolution of the monasteries in the 16th century, the town went on to become a major force in the Industrial Revolution, linking London with Bristol, Birmingham and the Black Country.

Today, the pretty town has plenty of interesting places to visit where you can learn about this history first-hand. There's also a good selection of cafes, pubs, restaurants and shops.

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Location: Abingdon on Thames, Vale Of White Horse, Oxfordshire, South East England, England, United Kingdom

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