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Britain By Car - A Motoring History


Created Date:

27 January 2018

Last Modified:

22 December 2023
Abingdon

Abingdon County Hall Museum

A small, permanent exhibition covering the history of MG in Abingdon.

Location    
Market Place, Abingdon, OX14 3HG.

Date
1919 - present.

  • Abingdon County Hall Museum, © Des Blenkinsopp
    Abingdon County Hall Museum, © Des Blenkinsopp
  • Part of the Museum’s MG exhibition, © Bill Nicholls
    Part of the Museum’s MG exhibition, © Bill Nicholls

Commentary
Located in Abingdon’s beautiful 17th century former town hall, the exhibition outlines the story of the MG Car Company and, in particular, its links to Abingdon.

The exhibition includes many examples MG memorabilia, with the last-but-one MGB forming its centrepiece.

Further details    
• The Museum website: www.abingdon.gov.uk/museum.