Dr Richard Marks talks about the GWR, which made such an impact in Victorian Britain.
Members free. Doors open at 2pm for a 2.30pm start
For more information visit the website: https://www.goringgaphistory.org.uk/talks-programme.html
Date: Monday, 23 March 2026 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Organiser: Thatcham Historical Society
Sue Ellis will talk you through the making of the Tapestry, its history, and the story it actually shows.
Doors open at 7pm with refreshments (50p) served prior to the meeting. Meetings start at 7.30pm, and the building must be vacated by 9pm. There is parking at the school.
Members free, visitors £3. Membership is available on the night at a cost of £15 per year (from the September meeting this is £7.50).
Date: Wednesday, 25 March 2026 - 7:00pm
Organiser: Hungerford Historical Association
A talk about Lady Craven, by Dr Helen Lockhart
Doors open 7pm for a 7.30pm start. Members free, visitors £5 on the door.
Date: Wednesday, 8 April 2026 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Organiser: Berkshire Family History Society (BFHS)
The West Berkshire Historic Environment Record (HER), a council database of buildings, monuments, landscapes and sources is ideal for local history researchers and anyone keen on archaeology and community stories.Join Beth Asbury to find out more.
Date: Wednesday, 15 April 2026 - 7:30pm to 9:00pm
Organiser: Aldermaston History Group
The Kennet winds through West Berkshire- this talk by Dr David Peacock looks at its history.
Members free, Visitors £5. Annual membership subscription is £20.
For more information, visit the website: https://group.aldermastonhistory.uk/
Date: Monday, 20 April 2026 - 2:00pm
Organiser: Goring Gap Local History Society
A talk on Greyfriars by Malcolm Summers.
Free to members. Doors open at 2pm for a 2.30pm start.
For more information visit the website: https://www.goringgaphistory.org.uk/talks-programme.html
Date: Wednesday, 22 April 2026 - 7:00pm
Organiser: Hungerford Historical Association
Dr Hugh Pihlens looks at Hungerford in the not too distant past.
Doors open 7pm for a 7.30pm start. Members free, visitors £5 on the door.
Date: Monday, 27 April 2026 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Organiser: Thatcham Historical Society
Ian Wallis will introduce you to Newbury in 3D, using antique 3D images - 3D glasses supplied. A unique experience.
Doors open at 7pm with refreshments (50p) served prior to the meeting. Meetings start at 7.30pm, and the building must be vacated by 9pm. There is parking at the school.
Members free, visitors £3. Membership is available on the night at a cost of £15 per year (from the September meeting this is £7.50).
Date: Monday, 18 May 2026 - 2:00pm
Organiser: Goring Gap Local History Society
Mike Cooper looks at the defence of Reading through history.
Members free. Doors open at 2pm for a 2.30pm start
For more information visit the website: https://www.goringgaphistory.org.uk/talks-programme.html