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SUMMARY:Summer Potpourri of Social History Talks Series
DESCRIPTION:This all series ticket covers all three talks in the Summer “Potpourri of Social History” talks series, for the discounted price of £12.50 (members £10.00). You may also book each talk individually – see each separate event page. All three talks are on Thursdays at 2pm and last about an hour. Afterwards there will be time for questions and discussion. This is an online talks series using Zoom. \nThursday 23 July “Social Care in Reading: the Middle Ages to 1900“: 2-3.15pm with Mike Cooper\nHospitium to Workhouse via the Oracle: our ancestors often fell on hard times. Although modern concepts of “welfare” might have been alien, from the Abbey to the creation of Battle Hospital, Reading did provide for housing, “relief” and care for its people.  This talk discusses what was done, including the work of the Abbey, almshouses and the Corporation.\nThursday 27 August “The Commonwealth War Graves Commission“: 2-3.15pm with Alex Carter\nThis talk is about the history of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) and its work today. It will start with how the Commission began, its work during the First and Second World Wars and concludes with its work today in maintaining and preserving its global historic estate. It will focus on war graves in the local area and will spotlight some personal stories of casualties commemorated locally. The talk will also highlight how family historians can utilise CWGC resources, with a brief case study of the speaker’s own family stories of military service and sacrifice.\nThursday 24 September “A walk along the Thames Path: Marlow to Runnymede“: 2-3.15pm with Bill King\nBill King returns with another section of his popular “Walk Along the River Thames” series. In this talk, we continue downstream through the leafy and most historic parts of the middle Thames valley via Cookham, Maidenhead & Windsor to Runnymede, site of the signing of the Magna Carta. Bill’s talks are replete with images of the river and it’s surrounding countryside and communities and packed with stories and anecdotes of its history. Great for those who’s ancestors came from this part of Berkshire, those who know this area personally, or anyone who loves the countryside and history. \nZoom Talk Requirements\nTo join these talks, you will need a computer device with speakers. Ideally, also a webcam and microphone. You also need to be able to access the internet from it. First-time users of Zoom, will need to download a small piece of software – included in the link. \nHow to Book\nPre-booking is required because places are limited. Full joining instructions will be emailed to attendees in advance. Bookings close one day before the first event.\nTo book – scroll down.\n
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