Abingdon in Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
The Kings Head & Bell
Photographed By Stephen Palmer, April 2, 2021
1. The Kings Head & Bell Marker
There has been an inn on this site since before 1554 making it one of the oldest, if not the oldest pub in Abingdon.
Abingdon is the longest continually inhabited town in the country.
Originally a coaching inn and called The Bell Inn, with The Kings Head added to it's name in the 18th century
During the civil war (1642-1651) King Charles I came to Abingdon several times. He is believed to have stayed in The Bell Inn and used it as his operation centre during the civil war.
In the 19th Century there was stabling for nearly 100 horses and supplied the local Volunteer Fire Brigade.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Industry & Commerce.
Location. 51° 40.176′ N, 1° 16.901′ W. Marker is in Abingdon, England, in Oxfordshire. Marker is on East Saint Helen Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 10 E St Helen Street, Abingdon, England OX14 5EA, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Sandford Lock (approx. 5.5 kilometers away); Christ Church & Its Meadow (approx. 9 kilometers away); Christ Church (approx. 9 kilometers away);
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Additional keywords. pub public house
Photographed By Stephen Palmer, April 2, 2021
2. The Kings Head & Bell Pub
Credits. This page was last revised on February 15, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 15, 2023, by Stephen Palmer of Ascot, England. This page has been viewed 124 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 15, 2023, by Stephen Palmer of Ascot, England. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
