Berkshire Record Office
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The Berkshire Record Office is the archives of the Royal County of Berkshire. We look after nearly nine hundred years of the County's history. On this website you can discover more about our holdings and how to use us, as well as see some of the treasures from our collections.
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Boxford History Project
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Boxford History Project received £62,700 from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) for 'Revealing Boxford’s Ancient Heritage': a three year community archaeology project under professional archaeological guidance around Boxford Village. Roman finds from the initial excavations culminated in the discovery of a section of a Roman mosaic, and the 2019 season uncovered the remainder of one of the most spectacular mosaics found in England. A new book The Boxford Mosaic is available in local bookshops.
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Bradfield Historical Society
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The Bradfield Historical Society is a local organization in West Berkshire that gathers five times a year at the Bradfield Southend Cricket Pavilion. Join us for engaging talks by guest speakers, delving into the captivating history of Bradfield and the local village, or even further afield. No membership required; simply turn up with a suggested donation of £4 which can be paid with cash or card. Explore the remarkable stories that have shaped our area and be a part of preserving our community's heritage.
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Bucklebury History Group
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The group primarily exists to promote, research and document the history of Bucklebury from the earliest times to the 21st Century and share findings with all those who are interested. We have oral recodings of memories of parishioners, and old photographs as well as the Bucklebury History database. Currently the group is working on the memorial inscriptions in the churchyard, and researching the 1851 census to trace buildings and families who were recorded.
Secretary, Helen Relf
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Cold Ash Parish Heritage Group
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A group dedicated to researching and publishing information on the history of Cold Ash Parish.
Secretary: Fred Davison
East Garston Local History Society
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The East Garston Local History Society hears talks from third parties and members on topics of local history relating to the village, its inhabitants and the surrounding area and conducts research into those topics.
Contact the Parish Clerk by email or on 07553 061884
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East Ilsley Local History Society
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The East Ilsley Local History Society has built up a varied membership base with followers as far as Lincolnshire, Aberdeen and even Australia. A great deal of research information is available on the website including the 1921 census, added recently.
Membership costs £3 per year. If you would like to become a member of the East Ilsley Local History Society please visit the website.
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Website: https://eastilsleyhistory.com/
East Woodhay Local History Society
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The Society has been in existence since 1997, and researches local history, including the identities of those on the war memorial, as well as holding a regular programme of talks. The Society also produced a very informative book on the history of East Woodhay as a Millenium Project, as well as a book on parish walks. Membership costs £10 a year, and visitors are welcome at £4 per talk.
Secretary: Christine Dalton Tel: 07880 628 114
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Friends of Newtown Road Cemetery
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The Friends were formed in late 2009 to work with Newbury Town Council to re-open the Newtown Road cemetery in Newbury to the public. This was achieved on September 12th 2011.
The History Group are researching the histories of as many of the people buried in the cemetery as possible. If you have relatives buried there and can share some information with us, whether it is a story, historical information, military history or photographs, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Hon Secretary: Maureen Hudd
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Website: http://www.fnrcnewbury.org.uk/
Goring Gap Local History Society
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Founded in 1966, the Society is a lively group, with about 180 members. It organises a programme of monthly talks, together with outings, social events and guided walks. It holds occasional exhibitions and a regular advice ‘drop in’ session at Goring Library. The Society has a good collection of historical material in its archives and has published several booklets. The archives are open to the public by appointment. Members receive an annual journal containing a variety of short articles on topics of local interest. The Society’s oral history project aims to record the memories of local people for posterity.
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Website: http://www.goringgaphistory.org.uk/