The Role of Women at Danesfield and Phyllis Court in Photographic Interpretation in WWII

Danesfield was the centre of interpretation for all Allied aerial photography in Europe in WWII and Aldon shared with us his research into some of the vital work that they carried out

Christmas Party - 2019

The Christmas get-together was followed by a presentation on 'Recollectons & Ramblings' from Tim Hodges

Sonning: The History Explored Through 10 Buildings

Diana, who has long been involved with the Sonning and Sonning Eye Society, told us of the story of our neighbouring parish by considering the history of 10 specific buildings

Caversham Court and its Gardens, and the families who lived there

Although now-a-days only the Thames-side gardens remain, the origins of Caversham Court date back to the 12th century. We heard something of the history of the site and also of the families who lived there

History of the NHS

The NHS was founded just over 70 years ago and village doctor Mark explored an aspect of its history for us

Selborne

This year we visited the Gilbert White House (Gilbert White's 18th century book on the Natural History of Selborne is a classic) and gardens, the adjacent Oates Museum (about the Victorian explorer Frank and Lawrence's expedition to the south pole), followed by afternoon tea, of course!

The Magic of the Auction

An evening with the auctioneer Thomas Forrester (formerly Thomas Plant)

Historic Village Walk

Two groups made their way around Mill Green, Church Street and the High Street, hearing about the people, buildings and events from 900 years of Wargrave's history

Wargrave Churchyard Excavations

Stephanie was the archaeologist for the Wargrave Churchyard excavations in early 2018, whilst Ceri made the analysis of the bones that were discovered, they told us something of their work and the conclusions which can be drawn from the finds about mediaeval Wargravians

Leander Club

This meeting took place at The Leander Club, which was formed in 1818. Brian recounted the main events of its 200 years history and following that, Society members were given a tour of the Club

The Annual General Meeting - 2019

The AGM

History and Restoration of the Kennet and Avon Canal

The canal was a busy means of transport, linking Reading to Bath, Graham told us of its history, from its inception to its heyday, its decline and subsequent restoration