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

Twyford and Ruscombe

Audrey, secretary of the Twyford and Ruscombe Local History Society, is author of the recent book about these two neighbouring villages, she told us of the people, places and events associated with them

Christmas Party - 2018

Christmas get-together

The history of Old Windsor

The history of Old Windsor - the longer established neighbour of the better known New Windsor with its castle

Smith's of Reading

Smith's distinctive blue and orange coaches are well remembered, local historian and author Paul Lacey told us of their history

Wargrave Theatre Workshop

Joe and Joy told us about this now well established part of the village community, founded in 1975, along with the first Village Festival

Dorney Court

This year we visited the Tudor mansion, parts dating from 1440 and home to the Palmer family for well over 450 years

Fairmile Hospital - a Victorian Asylum

Ian is the author of the recent book on Fairmile Hospital, at Cholsey, which from 1870 to 2003 provided for Berkshire patients with mental health issues

Robert Piggott and the Wargrave Schools

An illustrated presentation about the local schools by the Society's Secretary, a former master at the Piggott School.

Shire Hall Remembered

Clive was the County Secretary and County Solicitor for the Berkshire County Council and explained some of its history and operation