History Society

Established in 1979, the HHA is one of the best supported groups in the town, and has about 200 members. Meetings are normally held on the 4th Wednesday of the month in the Corn Exchange, Hungerford, starting at 7.30pm. The Annual Membership Fee is £15.00 per person.

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. 

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

The  Berkshire Local History Association (BLHA) was founded in 1976 to encourage interest in local history in the county, both before and after the 1974 boundary changes.  This includes education and training, research, and publication.

It provides a common meeting-ground for individual members, the various local history societies and groups within the county, and the professionals working in archives, museums, and education.

Secretary: Jo Alexander-Jones

The Battlefields Trust aims to:

• Save battlefields from destruction by motorways, housing developments etc.
• Provide a range of battlefield-related activities and information, including the quarterly journal 'Battlefield', battlefield walks and conferences
• Liase with local and national organisations to preserve battlefields for posterity
• Improve the interpretation and presentation of battlefields

West Berkshire is part of the Mercia Region.

The society exists to promote an interest, not only in the local history of Thatcham and district, but also in historical matters in general. A regular series of talks by invited speakers takes place throughout the year. We have a wide range of subject matter in the talks by interpreting "historical" relevance very freely. Past talks have covered reports of visits to the ancient civilisations of the Middle East and South America, aspects of industrial, transport and agricultural history, as well as aspects of the local history of Thatcham and District.