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From the archives

Exploring the Society's collection of objects, documents and photographs

A special piece of equipment made by pupils at the Piggott School

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Document

This item from the archive looks at innovative work being done by pupils at the Piggott School as part of their metalwork lessons in the early 1950s

In 1862 the Wargrave Magazine announced the creation of a Friendly Society in the village

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Document

In the 19th century, there was no 'National Insurance', to provide benefits to those in need. This item from the archive, from the Wargrave Magazine, looks at the local ways in which schemes of help were provided at that time

Bridges across the river Thames at Wargrave

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Document

There are only two bridges at Wargrave across the river Thames, this item from the archive looks at the creation of the newest of them

Incidents of Christmas Term 1941

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Document

This item from the archive features a page from a school exercise book written and drawn by a pupil at a little-known school that was evacuated to Crazies Hill during World War 2

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