Caption beneath the picture - CHRIST'S HOSPITAL, ABINGDON.
Abingdon, an agricultural town of ancient origin, derives its name from Abbandun, "the town of the Abbey." It was a place of importance in the time of the Britons and became a royal residence in Saxon days. Christ's Hospital, a curious cloistered edifice of brick and timber, with turret and dome, was founded in 1553 by Sir John Mason, an eminent statesman who served Henry VIII, Edward VI, Queen Mary, and Queen Elizabeth. It contains an oak ball with pictures and stained glass, and has at the east end of its cloister a representation of a famous octagonal market-cross which was destroyed in 1644.

Suitable for framing, the average picture size is approx 8.25" x 5.75" or 21cm x 14.5cm, actual page size inc shaded border and text approx 10.375" x 7.875".

This is a vintage print, not a modern copy and does show signs of age or previous use commensurate with the age of the print with possible light creases, marks or foxing. Please view the scans as they form part of the description any major faults would be highlighted or mentioned here.

The date given of 1924 is the printing date, the actual date of creation can be earlier.

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