Articles written by our members and originally published in the Berkshire Family Historian
Memories of going to Reading School 1945 to 1951: Lindsay Knott shares her father, Peter Barrie Knott’s, memories of life in Reading
Unexpected Berkshire Connections - Peter Clark shares his findings of Berkshire roots, from not knowing he even had any
Councillor Jones - A tale of long service: John Harman details a career in service to the village of Binfield
Jeannie Marion Reid, a journey: Richard Croker delves into the Scottish census
A Wartime Childhood: Lindsay Knott shares memories of her father, Peter Barrie Knott’s, life in Reading
The White Hart at Fyfield - from chantry to hostelry - our ancestors’ local: Sheila Wheatley tells the tale of a village pub:
George Barnard Smith (1885-1962): Michael Hill recounts his grandad’s life - carter, war veteran, and pugilist
The Binfield Family of Reading - Gordon Cox introduces us to a musical dynasty dominated by 3 generations of the remarkable Binfield family
Robert Claude Utley (1896-1911) - Eric Saxton tells a tale of a life cut short in a tragic incident - a drowning, while on a Scouting trip
Sharing my Seares saga… Jackie Mitchell details a family who have given her a few problems and a brick wall
Binfield Parish Council - The Early Days. John Harman takes a look at the early days of local government following the Reform Act of 1832 & 1894 Local Government Act
A Remarkable Lady. Jackie Blow sheds a light on a little known pioneer - Louisa Rowe (neé Parsons) born in Sidbury Devon in 1856
