Visit to Thames Valley Police Museum
Members free, non-members £3. The Thames Valley Police Museum in Sulhampstead is a local gem. We will not be supplying transport; nearer the time we will be asking if members intending to drive who have spare space for a member without their own transport could let us know so we can ensure no-one is left […]
The ARK (Action for the River Kennet) Project
Members free, non-members £3. The ARK (Action for the River Kennet) Project is a group of people who care about the Rivers Kennet and Pang and their tributaries. It is a membership organisation whose members include local people who enjoy having a healthy river as part of their living environment; tourists and visitors who enjoy […]
After the Great War: History in the 1921 census
Non-members £3 The newly released data from the national census of 1921 offers, for the first time, many insights into the impact of the Great War on the country.
Archaeology and Heritage at Thames Water
Non-members £3 Professional archaeologist Victoria Reeve will tell us about some of the excavations undertaken in her role as archaeologist for Thames Water.
The History of the Thames Valley Police
Non-members £3 Our local police force grew out of far more local beginnings, over the years it has grown into a large modern force – this is its story.
Christmas Quiz & Party 2022
Members free, non-members £3. A chance to socialise with your fellow members while enjoying a light-hearted quiz and a few nibbles. Ros & David Clow will provide the questions and keep track of the scores.
Four Characters of Georgian Newbury
Non-members £3 A look at four characters of note from Penny’s latest book – Georgian Newbury.
History Day 2022: For the Public Good
A series of talks on topic related to fulfilling the needs of the people. To include local almshouses, the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, social housing in Newbury,supporting the poor before 1834 and Newbury hospitals. In the Middle Ages the poor and sick were cared for by their families or by local charities, usually based in […]
The West Berkshire Historic Environment Record
Non-members £3 West Berkshire Council’s Archaeology team is responsible for advising on the District?s historic environment. West Berkshire’s Historic Environment Record (HER) is the primary evidence base for the team’s decision-making. The HER is a database of known buildings, monuments, sites, places, areas or landscapes of archaeological, architectural, artistic or historic interest, and many of […]
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