Dovecotes and Pigeon Lofts of Old Berkshire

Andrew explained the history of pigeon keeping, dovecotes and pigeon lofts in Berkshire, based on evidence from the surviving buildings and historical records

Metal Detectors - History beneath our feet

Colin explained the ways in which a metal detector can help us discover some of our history, the legal position and showed examples of what can be found

Eton College

A special conducted tour of Eton College, including the College Chapel, College Hall Upper School and Lower School and the Museum of Eton Life

Wheelwrights as a Rural Craft

Edward is a skilled wheelwright and told us about this now rare rural craft

Thames Valley Traction

Paul told us more about the local bus company, in the 1920s and 1930s this time

Postal History of Reading

John spoke about the development of the postal services with examples from the Reading area

The Annual General Meeting - 2006

AGM followed by a chance to look at a number of objects and photographs relevant to our village history, brought in by our members

Wargrave's Gardens and Gardeners

Maurice recounted his memories of the grand gardens of Wargrave and some of the characters who lived and worked there

The Commonwealth War Graves Commission

John and Ian told us about their records of those who 'died in the service of their country'

Christmas Party - 2005

Christmas get-together

Curiosities in the Chilterns

Alan returned to show us more of the 'unusual' - this time in the area from Reading, Windsor, Amersham and Beaconsfield

Decades of Discipline

Margaret told us about life in the workhouses and the punishments therein, with examples from local institutions