The Cope Hall Colony
Our guest speaker this month is Carol Brindley who has complied this talk especially for us. “The Cope Hall Colony” – For 26 months during WW1 Cope Hall was used as a Women’s Training Colony, setting out to “rescue” women who might otherwise have found themselves in prison. The project was led by Dr Helen […]
A history of RAF Welford
On Tuesday 20th February guest speaker Alan Bovingdon-Cox will talk to us about the history of RAF Welford. RAF Welford was originally constructed for the RAF with a typical three runway layout. The longest runway was about 6,00ft long running from East to West. Tea/coffee from 1.45pm, talks start at 2.15pm. Visitors £3, members free.
History of Shaw House
On Tuesday 16th January guest speaker Sarah Somerville will talk to us about the history of Shaw House. Tea/coffee from 1.45pm, talks start at 2.15pm. Visitors £3, members free.
Christmas Quiz & Party 2023
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.
After the War – Lessons from the 1921 Census
Members free, non-members £3. The 1921 Census forms were withheld from public view for 100 years, until 2022. Obviously they are very useful for those reserching their family history, but they also provide a picture of a country just beginning to recover from the trauma and loss of the most devastating war ever fought by […]
History Day: Newbury Notables
Our history day this year consists of a day of talks with a common theme – people who have contributed to life in Newbury. The series of illustrated talks will include: circus impressario ‘Lord’ George Sanger who achieved international renown from humble beginnings in Newbury (above); Newbury’s most famous son, Jack of Newbury, the Tudor […]
Annual General Meeting & The History of the British Postbox
Members free, non-members £3. The iconic British post box can be seen everywhere, 98% of the population should live within half-a-mile of one. How did they come about? How many different types are there and why? How can you date them? Where is the oldest box in West Berkshire? And what will happen in the […]
Forgotten Newbury
Our first meeting on 19th September will be a talk from Dr Nick Young about Forgotten Newbury. Tea/coffee from 1.45pm, talks start at 2.15pm. Visitors £3, members free.
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.
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