The Committee — who are they, and who does what?
John Foreman: Chairman/Local History/Lectures/Publicity To contact, click here
John has been a member of AAAHS for some years and was a keen researcher into Abingdon’s past even before he moved here from Oxford. His interests are Victorian and Edwardian social history and the development of Abingdon’s Thames frontage.
Tim Barnett: Secretary To contact, click here
Andrew Steele: Treasurer To contact, click here
Andrew Steele: Acting Membership Secretary To contact, click here
Jeff Wallis: Digging To contact, click here
Jeff is an archaeological fineline illustrator and silversmith/jeweller involved in part time teaching and producing a range of replica-archaeological metalwork. Currently he is researching Bronze Age metalwork from a technical standpoint. His particular interest is studying and illustrating Palaeolithic artefacts and he has contributed illustrations for specialist reports on lithic subjects.
Roger Thomas: AAAHS@50 To contact, click here
Jackie Smith: Archives To contact, click here
Jackie is honorary archivist for the AAAHS and other local bodies. She has been an active AAAHS member since 1969, and has written on Abingdon pubs and 17th century poor relief among other topics. Her main current interest is in the creation of Albert Park and the development of working class housing.
Anne Dodd To contact, click here
Valeria Cambule: Publicity To contact, click here
Elizabeth Drury: Outings To contact, click here
Wendy Robbins
Town Planning: Tim Barnett To contact, click here
If you are able to help the running of this Society by helping with just one of these jobs, or would like to know more – no commitment – then please contact any member of the Committee. You will be greatly welcomed!