The life and work of Stanley Spencer

Keith gave a Zoom presentation about the life and work of Stanley Spencer

Royal Weddings

Catherine gave her presentation on Royal Weddings, using the internet Zoom system, with even more members joining in

Prospect Park Mansion in West Reading

The history of the Mansion House and its families

The Annual General Meeting - 2021

The AGM followed by an overview of the Society's Archive of documents, photographs and historic objects

Reading's 'Smelly Alley'

Kevin Little spoke on 'Smelly Alley and other things of Reading interest'

Hobbs Boatyard

Simon Wenham who has recently published a book about Hobbs of Henley Boatyard, gave us a presentation on that topic

Christmas Party - 2020

The Christmas get-together was followed by a presentation by Peter Halman on 'The History of Christmas'

Reading Abbey

Reading Abbey dates from 1121, the site has recently undergone a major conservation project. John is the secretary of the Friends of Reading Abbey and co-author of a book about the abbey, he enlightened us about its history

Heroes of Woodley Airfield

The road names of this part of Woodley are a tribute to interesting and pioneering aviation Joy told us of some of the people and aircraft associated with it

Berkshire during the Civil War

Joan, the President of the Berkshire Local History Association, made a return visit, this time she told us about Berkshire during the turbulent times of the Civil War period

The Annual General Meeting - 2020

The AGM followed by a dip into the Society's Archives

Georgian Cooking

Local historian Catherine made a return visit, this time she gave us an insight into the recipes used in the Georgian era