Abingdon, Boatyards On The River Thames c.1960
Photo ref: A15115
Made in Britain logo

Photo ref: A15115
Photo of Abingdon, Boatyards On The River Thames c.1960

More about this scene

We are looking onto Nag's Head Island from the river bridge. Until the 1960s there were two boat building and hiring businesses occupying the west part of the island. Halford's to the rear was demolished, and the site was cleared for the grounds of the successors to Stevens & Carter Boats Ltd, whose ramshackle sheds were something of an eyesore. These were rebuilt (in more durable style, although not overly attractive it has to be said) as Kingcraft Boat Centre offering services, chandlery, a boat yard and boat hire.

A Selection of Memories from Abingdon-on-Thames

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. Here are some from Abingdon-on-Thames

Sparked a Memory for you?

If this has sparked a memory, why not share it here?

I am trying to obtain information regarding a mid- air collision over Bracknell Berkshire in the 1940’s. Believed to be 1943 but could a few years away from that date. It is believed to be between a Hurricane and a Spitfire but there is also no confirmation of that. The incident happened opposite what is now the Shell garage above the Ascot road with wreckage falling around that area. Sadly both ...see more
I used to work in fine fare wallington in 1970 have you got any photos
My Dad was in the Canadian army and was posted to London when I was 7 years old . We lived in the top flat at 27 Chartfield Avenue . What a magical place ! The back yard was huge, with apple, pear and cherry trees to climb and a massive grassy area to run . We were an international neighbourhood. Our building had Canadians in the top flat, English in the middle and Japanese on ...see more
I remember the school trip to the Isle of Wight May 19th to June 2nd 1961. I still have my notes and scarp book. I had a really great time and went back 2 years ago to have another look. The isle of Wight still lovely. I met up in 1973 with either Pat or Linda Long who worked in the child care at Charing Cross & Fulham Hospital when my father was there.