Abingdon Road Closed Due To Flooding

According to the Oxford City website the Abingdon Road was closed in the early hours of the morning due to flooding.  This is the second time this has happened in the last month, but it is not a new event as this postcard taken in 1894 suggests.  Taken outside the Fox and Hound which is now being converted in to a Tesco Metro, it clearly shows a lot of water in the area.  With all the records and history of events in Oxford you have to ask yourself the question, why didn't the council in the day say no to development in this area?

Fox And Hound Has Gone

All over the country local pubs are being pulled down and replaced with flats or in a lot of cases, TESCO or Sainsbury's Local stores.  Soon Britain will be know not as it has been in the past for having nice friendly local pubs in every village, for the for the number of mini supermarkets it has. I feel that pubs and churches are being replaced with these mini out posts of the giant supermarkets in greater numbers that we think.  This old pub on the Abingdon Road is being replaced with a TESCO.

Chatham Road In The Snow

Still snowing in Oxford, and unfortunately I have not been able to get out and about too much around Oxford, so this photo is just of the quiet residential street off the Abingdon Road.  What is going to happen when all this snow starts to melt?

More Snow Chaos Feared

That was the headline on the Oxford Mail this morning out the front of Nisa Local. I am not sure how much more snow we are expected to get, but I think the council has done a great job of keeping the main roads clear.  I know that it is still slippery out on the side roads and foot paths, so just take it easy, and enjoy it while we have it, course it will soon be gone, and raining again.

Flooded Oxford Cricket Ground

Brasenose College Cricket pavilion is completely surrounded by water this evening as water from the River Thames engulfs the grounds.  There is a lot of water around Oxford at the moment, and I think my photos for the next few days are going to be of this flood.  It did not rain a lot today, however the forecast for tomorrow is more rain, so this is not going to help.  I heard that those in the Botley area have been advised to move items of value to higher parts of your house, that is not a good sign.

Mediterranean Fish Bar

The Mediterranean Fish Bar or is it a Cafe? I am not sure, I am thinking that before the Fish Bar, this corner shop on the Abingdon Road and Lincoln Road used to be a cafe? Anyone have any history of the businesses in this area? The Cafe sign just looks a little out of place.

Change At The Duke Of Monmouth

The Duke of Monmouth on the Abingdon Road is having some major work done on it at the moment. There is a large wire fence all the way around the building and a sign saying, Meet and Eat are looking to recruit staff with a contact number. Not sure how big this change is going to be? Will there be a name change to this old pub?

Early Morning Over Abingdon Road Allotments

As in the Elton John song Best Part Of The Day, this photo was taken just as the sun was starting to appear over Oxford this morning. I was on the Abingdon Road on the way to work, when the the first rays of sun light appeared on the allotments along the Abingdon Road. Love the mist in this photo, and the light. What a beautiful day today turned out to be, not a cloud in the sky all day.

Redbridge Road Works Continue

Down the end of the Abingdon Road at Redbridge there has been work raising the hight of the railway bridge since before Christmas. The Oxford County Council's website states that the works should be complete by the end of the month, but I am not sure if this dead line will be met as this morning there looks like alot of work that still needs to be done. Lets hope that they are on time as this is a total road closure and I am sure the residents of Kennington would like to see this road link to Oxford reopened.

Camping In Oxford - Site Full

Accommodation in Oxford is aften expensive in Oxford, even in at the YHA Hostel in Oxford the prices can be a little higher than other city's around the UK. However if you have a caravan or a tent, did you know that in Oxford we have a very centrally located Caravan Park at the end of the Abingdon Road. I am not sure of the prices of the park, but it must be reasonable as this afternoon I noticed this sign staying that "Sorry Site Full"

End Of The Day At The Cowmead Allotments

A couple heading home from there allotment at Cowmead while another holder cycles past towards his. I think the allotment system for growing your own fruit and vegetables in an urban environment is becoming more and more popular. If I had the time, I think I would enjoy potting about on an allotment. I think I will look into this when I am start to get to retirement age. I missed the open day at the allotments over the weekend, so decided to get a shot today of the area, hope you enjoy.

Early Morning At Abingdon Road Allotments

After the great weekend weather wise it looks like that we are going to have a great week as well, was up and about early today, took this photo at about 5:30am while down the Abingdon Road. Not a sole at the allotments at this time of the morning, but I bet that it will not be to long before a few of the gardeners arrive to avoid working in the warmer parts of the day

Fox And Hounds Abingdon Road

What's going to happen with this site at the end of the Abingdon Road? The Fox and Hounds Pub closed down well over a year ago, and about six months ago there was a fire on the site which you can see in this photo. There was talk that TESCO was applying to put a small TESCO Express on the site, but I have not heard anything about this for awhile, I read about local opposition to the site being turned over to TESCO. I am sure my friend Tony would not be to pleased to see this old pub turned into a supermarket.

Cricket In Oxford

Oh you know you are at the start of Summer when you see the players in Whites on the cricket grounds, and I just love it.  Nothing is more relaxing than spending an afternoon at any of the many cricket grounds in Oxford with a few beers watching the greatest game.  This match was being played at a ground just off the Abingdon Road. On other cricket news the Aussies have arrived in the UK over the weekend, bring on the Ashes!

Hinksey Park Entrance

Hinksey Park is 15 minutes walk away from Oxford City Centre, off the Abingdon Road. It was laid out in the 1930's on the site of the former Oxford Waterworks. Behind this lovely entrance is a group of small water ponds, and behind that a larger lake. More photos on another visit.