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Operation Bookworm - Contribute your family's military history

Submitted by s-broughton on 28 April 2020 - 3:17pm

The British Modern Military History Society (BMMHS) is inviting anyone to contribute a story about their or their relative's experiences in any conflict over the past two hundred years. The invitation, available here:

https://www.bmmhs.org/

is aimed at anyone within the UK, as the BMMHS is a UK-wide concern. During the lockdwon, why not take the opportunity to look out old diaries and other memorabilia and contribute to the project. All profits wil go to the Blind veterans UK charity.

Newbury District Field Club Events Cancelled

Submitted by s-broughton on 27 March 2020 - 4:50pm

Newbury District Field Club has suspended its lecture programme until June. Further cancellations may follow dependent on the Government's advice. Further information will be made available on the Field Club's website:

http://www.ndfc.org.uk/

Berkshire Archaeological Society Events Cancelled

Submitted by s-broughton on 19 March 2020 - 5:46pm

All Berkshire Archaeological Society events from March until September 2020 have been cancelled owing to the current Coronavirus pandemic.

Please check the website for future updates:https://www.berksarch.co.uk/index.php/2020/03/bas-events-cancelled/

Centre for Heritage and Family History CLOSED

Submitted by s-broughton on 19 March 2020 - 5:39pm

The Centre for Heritage and Family History, based at Reading Central Library and run by Berkshire Family History Society is closed until further notice.

Please check the website for future updates: https://berksfhs.org/

Shaw House CLOSED

Submitted by s-broughton on 19 March 2020 - 5:36pm

Shaw House is closed and events cancelled until further notice. This does not affect the Registration Service or private bookings.

Please check the website for future updates: https://www.westberkshireheritage.org/shaw-house

West Berkshire Museum CLOSED

Submitted by s-broughton on 19 March 2020 - 5:33pm

Due to staff shortages during the current Coronavirus pandemic, West Berkshire Museum is closed until further notice. Events at the Museum have been cancelled.

Please check the website for future updates: https://www.westberkshireheritage.org/west-berkshire-museum

Ufton Nervet War Memorial added to National List

Submitted by s-broughton on 9 January 2020 - 12:54pm

British Museum Exhibition - Troy: Myth and Reality

Submitted by s-broughton on 31 October 2019 - 9:16pm

An opportunity to see a new exhibition on the great city of Troy. Discovered by Heinrich Schliemann in the 1870's, the cit of Troy still excites the interest of archaeologist and layman alike. The exhibitin runs from 21st November 2019 to 8th March 2020.

https://www.britishmuseum.org/whats_on/exhibitions/troy.aspx

Local Listing - A further five heritage assets recommended

Submitted by s-broughton on 18 October 2019 - 4:14pm

Following the West Berkshire Heritage Forum Selection panel held on 27th September 2019, a further five heritage assets have been recommended for local listing. These are:

Local Listing Consultation

Submitted by s-broughton on 20 August 2019 - 8:38pm

Following a six week consultation period, ending on 22nd August 2019, a further six heritage assets have now been adopted into the Local List. The full list of heritage assets can be found on the West Berkshire website.

https://info.westberks.gov.uk/locallist

The Forum welcomes suggestions for additional heritage assets to be assessed and proposed and asks that individuals, heritage societies and parish councils contact the Secretary in the first instance.

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