Tag Archives: Abingdon Arms

Report of Recent Waugh Event

Posted on June 21, 2019 by Jeffrey Manley

A local Oxfordshire news weblog has posted this report of a recent evening of Waugh-related presentations at the Abingdon Arms in Beckley, a village near Oxford: On June 3rd the pub hosted three emerging talents as the grand finale of … Continue reading →

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Oxford Mail Reports Pub Feast a Sell Out

Posted on July 28, 2018 by Jeffrey Manley

The Oxford Mail reports that the feast following this evening’s unveiling of the memorial plaque to Evelyn Waugh at the Abingdon Arms in Beckley is a sell out. No tickets or reservations are needed fot the 630pm ceremony at which … Continue reading →

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Whatever Happened to Harold Claire ?

Posted on July 27, 2018 by Jeffrey Manley

The Oxford Times in its Gray Matter column includes this among today’s stories: I HAVE often wondered what became of Beckley farmer’s boy Harold Claire, and just possibly I might find out on Saturday night. Claire was a boozing companion of the … Continue reading →

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Abingdon Arms Announces Waugh Plaque Unveiling

Posted on June 27, 2018 by Jeffrey Manley

The Abingdon Arms in Beckley, Oxon., has announced the details of its plans for the unveiling of a plaque commemorating the association of Evelyn Waugh with their premises. See previous posts. Here is the message from the organizer of the … Continue reading →

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A Tale of Two Venues: Chagford and Beckley

Posted on May 30, 2018 by Jeffrey Manley

Two of Waugh’s favorite writing venues have recently been in the news. An article on the Easton Court Hotel in Chagford, South Devon, was recently posted on the website jot101.com. This begins with a description of  the facilities in wartime … Continue reading →

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Waugh Watering Hole Rescued by Villagers

Posted on February 13, 2017 by Jeffrey Manley

The Abingdon Arms in the Oxfordshire village of Beckley has been rescued by the efforts of the villagers. They have taken ownership and, according to the Oxford Times, will soon have the pub reopened for business: The Abingdon Arms is a … Continue reading →

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