The West Berkshire Heritage Forum was held on 1st July 2025 from 7-9.30pm at The Peter Gooch Room, the Pavilion, Englefield Road, Theale RG7 5AS. It was well attended and following the business of the AGM, talks were given on Researching the Men on the Midgham War Memorial, and on funding and organising the Oral […]
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In a major boost that puts heritage at the heart of community renewal, the Architectural Heritage Fund (AHF) has announced the launch of a £5 million Heritage Revival Fund. This exciting programme, delivered in partnership with the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and Historic England, is set to help communities across England rescue
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Following a meeting of the Local Listing Panel on Monday 31st March 2025, seven heritage assets have been recommended for Local Listing. They are: The recommendations will now go forward to West Berkshire District Council for a consultation, following which they will be considered for approval to add to the existing Local List. The Local
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The historic features along The Ridgeway and in its surrounding landscape tell stories from every historic period as far back as early prehistory. Quiet earthworks and silent fields hold secrets that are waiting to be discovered and this project aspires to reveal a variety of stories that will interest many different people! The Historic Ridgeway
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