The Motor Industry in the Thames Valley

Theo spoke about the history of some of the motor manufacturing companies that have existed in this area from Dagenham to Oxford

Rural Life

Brian returned to talk to us this time about rural lives, illutrated by views from old postcards.

Taplow Court

A private afternoon visit

Historic Village Walk

As part of the Village Festival, the Society organised two walks, one of them followed by supper and a quiz in The White Hart.

Walton Adams

This local family of photographers - Walton, Marcus and Gilbert Adams - were noted Royal photographers, as well as recording local subjects - and for a while lived in Wargrave

Timber Framed Buildings

Trevor talked about the design of these buildings, and the tools and methods used in their construction

The Annual General Meeting - 2003

The President, Lord Remnant, led a discussion on changes in Wargrave over the last 50 years.

Dipping into the Wells - part 2

Angela returned to tell us more about the history of the Chiltern villages of Stoke Row and Highmoor

Wokingham Past and Present

Ken showed us Part 2 of this history of this local market town, with present day views as well as old ones

Christmas Party - 2002

Christmas get-together

Wokingham Past and Present

Ken showed us Part 1 of this history of this local market town, with present day views as well as old ones

Silchester

Professor Fulford talked about this Roman town (the nearest to Wargrave) in the light of the current excavations