Abingdon claims to be the oldest town in England. If you stand on its medieval bridge at dawn on a fine winter's day after night snow, this is the sce

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Abingdon claims to be the oldest town in England. If you stand on its medieval bridge at dawn on a fine winter's day after night snow, this is the scene that will greet you. The view is dominated by Abingdon's medieval St Helen's Church, glowing at first light. Of course you have to get up at a silly time and get your feet frozen to see this, but it's all worth it.

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