The Nabobs of Berkshire

Clive, author of the recent book on the subject, told us about the Nabobs of Berkshire - merchants of the East India Company who subsequently returned to Britain mostly settling in the Thames Valley, where they built large mansions - many of which still survive in Berkshire

Horses on and off the Farm

Professor Collins, who is the President of the Berkshire Local History Association, explored the ways in which working horses were used both in the agricultural setting and within towns

Berkshire Lady Fliers

Geoff and Val presented stories photographs and paintings of lady aviators in Berkshire

Fawley Hill Railway and Museum

This year Society members visited the museum and railway of Sir William McAlpine, at Fawley Hill for a private tour, followed by afternoon tea in the station

Cookham Paddock 2005 Excavation

An archaeological excavation took place in 2005 of the paddock adjacent to Holy Trinity Church at Cookham and Ann with Joy Blake told us about the discoveries made there

Historic Walk around Cookham

Historic Walk around Cookham

Life in the Land Army

Ann told us about her experiences as a member of the Land Army during World War II

The Crofton Beam Engines

The water supply to the Kennet and Avon Canal is provided by the Crofton Beam Engines. They are the oldest surviving such engines still doing the task for which they were built - the one built by Boulton and Watt this year celebrating its 200th anniversary. John gave us an insight into their fascinating story

The Annual General Meeting - 2012

The AGM

Memories of my time in Wargrave

Marion has long been involved in village life - from Scouting to the Bowls Club and her long service on the Parish Council - she recounted some of her memories of village life and how it has changed over that time

Wargrave Bells and Bellringing

Rob is involved with bell ringing locally and told us about the history of the Wargrave church bells and the art of bellringing

Christmas Party - 2011

Christmas get-together