The life of Captain Hawkes
Tom Allen studied Captain Hawkes, who was an old boy of St Bartholomew’s school. He will explain the history of his life before the First World War followed by his service in the Army and how he was awarded the Military Cross.
History Day 7th September
Join us at St Marys Church for our annual history day. Doors open at 9.45am for a 10am start. Speakers are:- Dr David Peacock Almshouses in Newbury Penelope Stokes The Foundling Hospital Simon Marsh The Battles of Newbury Marie-Louise Kerr The History of Penicillin David Willetts Relief in Need Booking […]
The History of Newbury Racecourse
David Wickens has delved into the history of Newbury racecourse and will join us on May 21st to tell us more.
The History of Camp Hopson
Johnathan Hopson will give an illustrated talk on the history of Camp Hopson, the iconic store on Newbury Northbroook Street.
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.
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