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Founded in 1981

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Next meeting

Tuesday December 9th 2025

Christmas Party Event

The December meeting is our Christmas Party, when as usual, we will have 'something different' during the evening

To find out what it is, you will have to come along !!

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November meeting report

The Last Horse Dealers in Reading: Oliver Dixon

Caroline Piller

11 November 2025

A presentation by local historian and author Caroline Piller about the history of horse dealers in Reading in the 19th and early 20th century, including the Irishman, Oliver Dixon

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New 'From the archive' item added

The Wargrave Conservation Area had been been so designated over 50 years ago, in June 1971, this leaflet was produced at the time of a revision to the boundary in 1993

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October meeting report

Henley: the Victorian and Edwardian Town
Dr Michael Redley

14th October 2025

Henley modernised rapidly in Victorian and Edwardian times. The population grew, new suburbs developed and town life became more liberal. The streets were improved, its centre was relocated and a modern drainage system was installed. What brought this about, who were the agents of change, and how did the town react?

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