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A Reading Scrapbook – a history of the town through printed ephemera
- £17.99
- Historical ephemera gives us a fascinating glimpse into everyday life in Reading in centuries past. Going back over 300 years these scraps of paper show how the people of the town lived, made their money, were entertained and much more.
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Archbishop Laud’s Charity – Wokingham Beneficiaries
- £4.50
- This book contains records of the distribution of money in Wokingham and has lists of of boys apprenticed and maidens receiving marriage contributions in the years 1718 to 1754 and 1776 to 1844 together with lists of Apprenticeship Indentures funded by the charity from 1839 to 1920.
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Coley Talking – realities of life in old Reading
- £12.99
- These recollections of the Coley area of Reading provide an understanding of the area's social, economic and political history - an area now much changed through clearance of poor housing and demolition to accommodate new roads construction. The story of the area is given through its people, its community activities and the day to day struggles of life.
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Early Quaker Controversy in Reading – The Minute Books of the Two Reading Monthly Meetings, 1668-1716
- £25.00
- These minute books provide a rare record of the schism of the early Quakers between the "orthodox" and the "separates" who asserted the primacy of the individual's relationship with God. The books also give an insight into the character of the Quakers in the dispute.
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Emmbrook – So Much More Unfinished History
- £5.00
- The seventh book in this series on Emmbrook (or Embrook) village provides a mix of people, places and events in its history.
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Emmer Green – Past & Present
- £12.00
- This information packed book on Emmer Green traces its history from an estate hamlet to a suburb of Caversham. It is a reprint of the 2003 second edition with additional pages to bring it up to 2022.
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Georgian Newbury
- £15.00
- This book brings to life Georgian Newbury and Georgian society generally. Covering all aspects of town life from education, trade, health, transport to leisure, crime and religion; no part of daily life is ignored.
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Hinton Waldrist – (A Sense of Place)
- £2.95
- Commissioned by the Hinton Waldrist Parish Council and published by Thematic Trails with the help of Longworth and District Local History Society. Presented in the form of two walks that can also be enjoyed at home.
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- Books, Local and Social History, Poor Law
Hungerford Overseer’s papers 1654-1834
- £25.00
- Berkshire Record Society Volume 27 is a calendar of nearly a thousand poor law cases papers together with other papers relating to attorney bills, and extracts of vestry business, overseer's accounts and Quarter Sessions order books.
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Living in Tudor Windsor: The Records of the Sixteenth-Century Town
- £15.00
- Using the records of the 16th century town this books traces the changes in the town during the turbulent years of the Reformation and the Tudor m0narchy.
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Maidenhead Through Time
- £15.99
- A fascinating selection of photographs showing the many ways in which the town has developed over the last century.
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Medicine and Society in Late Eighteenth-Century Berkshire: The Commonplace Book of William Savory of Brightwalton and Newbury
- £25.00
- A fascinating insight into medicine and society in late eighteenth-century drawing on the observations and experiences of the young William Savory. As well as medicine and health the book encompasses education, politics, witchcraft, herbal remedies, transport, crime and much more.
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- Books, Deaths and Burials, Local and Social History, Monumental Inscriptions
Memorial Tablet: Marlborough House School and the First World War
- £12.50
- The book traces the history of the 26 names of former pupils of Marlborough House School who lost their lives in the Great War, and are commemorated on the tablet. Their stories are interwoven with the progress of the war itself.
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My Ancestors were in the Salvation Army
- £4.99
- My Ancestors were in the Salvation Army
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- CDs, Directories, Local and Social History, Occupations
Pigot’s 1830 Directory of Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
- £10.00
- This directory lists over 13,000 names, occupations and addresses of people in the towns and main villages of the three counties.
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- Directories, Local and Social History, Occupations
Pigot’s Directories of Berkshire 1830 & 1842-1844
- £11.50
- These directories cover the whole county describing the towns and main villages, principal buildings such as churches, schools etc, and have listings of the people and their trades in each place.
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Reading at War 1939-45
- £11.99
- This book covers the daily life of a town ready for the worst, but one that continued with its daily activities and just got on with its efforts to aid the war effort. It is profusely illustrated with photographs, illustrations and human interest stories, and provides a valuable insight into wartime life in the town.
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Stanford in the Vale Churchwardens’ Accounts 1552-1705
- £25.00
- Covering 150 years during which there was great social and religious change these churchwardens accounts provide a rich source for the study of parish life.
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The History of Woodley
- £10.00
- This history of Woodley has been compiled by local U3A groups and provides the developments over the centuries to what is now effectively a suburb of Reading.
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- Books, Censuses, Local and Social History
The Parish of East Hendred 1821 and 1831 Censuses
- £2.50
- Contains transcriptions of the household lists for 1821 and 1831, with householder names and the numbers of males and females (in 1821 list also divides the the numbers into age groups).
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The People of Buckland
- £4.50
- A miscellany of records from the parish of Buckland (north-east of Faringdon). Typical records included are Land Tax Assessment for 1716, a list of Parish overseers 1744-1844, weekly disbursements to the poor in the late 18th century, a 1799 list of inhabitants, various Marriage Licences 1811-1877, and many other parish records.
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- Books, Local and Social History, Poll Books and Electoral Registers
The People of Cookham
- £5.50
- A miscellany of records relating to the Parish of Cookham. Incudes Churchwardens disbursements 1730-1739, settlement certificates up to1755, poll books, charity recipients 1838-1876, trade directories of 1854 & 1887, List of Jurors 1897, and Confirmations in 1911 and 1919, and various newspaper reports
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The People of Cumnor
- £5.50
- A miscellany of records relating to the parish of Cumnor. Includes such items as a list of Parish Overseers, 1811 census, Surveyors Assessment 1808., Militia Enrolments 1803, Churchwardens accounts 1693 and Rate 1715 & 1839, Marriage Licences 1860-66, Licensed House, Vaccinations 1815 and many more village records.
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The People of Didcot
- £9.99
- A fascinating book of aroud 200 photographs illustrating the history of Didcot in the mid-20th century. Includes the history of the Barn Church and its the community activities to the many other social and sporting events taking place in the town.
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- CDs, Local and Social History, Monumental Inscriptions
Transcripts of Some East Ilsley Wills
- £7.50
- This CD contains transcriptions of the wills of 46 people who are commemorated in St Mary's church in East Ilsley. There is a full name index to all of the testators, executors, beneficiaries and other people named in the wills.
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Wokingham, A Potted History
- £12.99
- The town of Wokingham has a long history and this book provides an accessible picture of this typical country town from its settlement in Anglo-Saxon times to the present day. The book traces the town's history through good times and bad, and how its people played their part in great and notable events, and how its buildings have reflected change.
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Abingdon, Ock Street Remembered
- £5.00
- This well illustrated book published by the Ock Street Heritage Group, describes the trades and people of this historic Abingdon thoroughfare. It also covers the social changes and key events that shaped the area. J Hudson and E Drury, eds (Ock Street Heritage Group, 2008) A4, 44pp
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An Historical Atlas of Berkshire, (2nd Edition)
- £20.00
- This new enlarged edition with 74 articles on Berkshire's history from the Palaeolithic to 21st century each accompanied by maps in full colour, and with numerous illustrations. Indispensable to those with Berkshire ancestors. Joan Dils and Margaret Yates, editors (Berkshire Record Society, 2012) Second edition ISBN: 9780 9548 7169 7
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Abingdon, The People of, Vols 1 and 2
- £12.00
- These booklets contain a miscellany of records including Calendars of prisoners, insolvent debtors, bastardy orders Settlement examinations and lunatics and dangerous idiots etc. etc.
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Bearwood – 19th Century St. Catherine’s – Glimpses of Parish Life
- £3.20
- Parish Magazine extracts
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Newbury and Chilton Pond Turnpike Records 1766-1791, Berkshire Record Society volume 22.
- £25.00
- The surviving records of the turnpike trust exist for the period 1766-1791. Through them we learn how the road was planned and how funds were secured to get the turnpike trust established, and is a rich source for the wider story of turnpikes in Berkshire.
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Berkshire Contiguous Parishes
- £1.50
- This research guide lists all parishes alphabetically with their adjoining parishes in Berkshire. Where parishes are contiguous with other counties they are shown using the Chapman County Codes.
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Didcot, The Long Years of Obscurity, Volume 1, to 1841
- £3.50
- NEW LOWER PRICE History of the old town to 1841 (up to enclosures).
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East Ilsley “A Drunken Worthless Creature” Notes on parishioners, 1831
- £2.50
- A series of notes on about 130 parishioners and their families prepared in 1831 by the Rev. George Thomas, curate of East Ilsley, for the benefit of his successor. Includes a coloured map that accompanies the Town Terrier and a list of occupiers.
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East Ilsley Parish Council – The First 100 Years
- £2.50
- 1895-1995 Includes list of Parish Council Chairmen & details of various issues discussed at meetings etc.
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East Ilsley, ‘Far Famed for Sheep & Wool’. (A History of East Ilsley’s Markets & Fairs)
- £2.50
- A History of East Ilsley's Markets & Fairs
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East Ilsley, The Origins of its name
- £2.50
- Berkshire East Ilsley Local History Society
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Emmbrook, An Unfinished History
- £5.00
- Gives the history of the village and the Village Hall with tales of the activities carried on there. Includes many references to characters in the village and photographs and some maps.
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Emmbrook, Even More Unfinished History
- £5.00
- This third volume in the series of Emmbrook history booklets records and makes available information about some of the people and events connected with the village from the recent past.
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Emmbrook, More Unfinished History
- £5.00
- This is the second booklet in the series of Emmbrook histories and relates histories of villagers and benefactors including the Leverson-Gower, Nicholson, Vialls, Heelas, Skinner, and Dunne families.
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Emmbrook, Much More Unfinished History
- £5.00
- The sixth volume in the series of the Emmbrook histories on the people, places and activities of the village. This miscellany includes a Korean War soldier, dissent in the adjoining parish, estate developments and misdemeanours of local folk.
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Emmbrook, Yet More Unfinished History
- £5.00
- A further selection of interesting aspects and stories relating to Emmbrook village, including Emmbrook School; Sports Club; a notable World War One soldier's story, and a very messy divorce from the 1920s and the short lived Toutley Camp
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Enclosure in Berkshire, 1485-1885 (Berkshire Record Society Volume 5)
- £25.00
- Between the 15th & 19th centuries nearly three quarters of Berkshire was enclosed. Following an introductory survey, this volume provides a parish-by-parish summary of enclosures in Berkshire and includes complete transcripts of a number of key documents.
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- Books, Education, Local and Social History
Goring Heath Charity, Scolars, Apprentices and Almsmen 1737-1927
- £4.00
- This booklet contains a transcription of the surviving registers and list relating to the scholars and almsmen. The boys who were clothed on a regular basis are listed. There is a name index.
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Home Front, The, WWII 1939 to 1945 – a guide for family historians
- £5.95
- The Home Front played a significant role during the Second World War. Millions volunteered to serve part-time in the Home Guard, Civil Defence, WVS, etc. This guide will take the reader through the wide variety of bureaucratic sources available.
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- Books, Local and Social History, Photos
Hungerford, Reminiscences of 20th Century Hungerford
- £3.99
- This book depicts life in a small market town from the first decade and beyond through the eyes of its inhabitants. Includes a map and photographs.
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Longworth (A Sense of Place)
- £2.95
- This booklet describes the way that life in the village has been transformed during the last century as remembered by long standing inhabitants. Fully illustrated and includes a map and village walk.
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Lyson’s Magna Britannia, Berkshire,1806 (CD)
- £13.00
- A facsimile reproduction of the original books with fine engravings - excellent description and history of Berkshire. The work covers general topics on the county and the individual parishes and towns.
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My Ancestors were English Presbyterians/Unitarians
- £4.95
- NEW 2nd EDITION: In the late 17th Century Presbyterians were the largest group of dissenter from the Church of England. This book updates the location list and explanatory notes, tools and sources for researcher use in libraries and record offices.
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Reading Gild Accounts, 1357-1516, (Berkshire Record Society Volumes 6 & 7)
- £45.00
- These volumes contain a full transcript, with translation, of the important mediaeval accounts of the Reading merchants Gild. They record income from rents etc., expenditure on stipends and wages, lawsuits and many other interesting items.
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The Barge People of the River Thames
- £4.50
- This booklet contains information regarding registered barge people on the rivers Thames, Wey and Kennet, and the Basingstoke canal. Included are the names of the boats with their descriptions, the name of the owner, the name of the master, etc
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Spencers Wood, More from our Village
- £13.00
- Tells the story of Spencers Wood in words and pictures. Based on memories of residents past and present it traces its origins from the Common through its development into a thriving village with two churches, a Village Hall, a library and two schools.
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Swindon Wesleyan Methodist Circuits Historic Roll 1899-1904
- £2.50
- NEW LOWER PRICE This booklet gives the names and addresses of contributors to the Wesleyan Methodist Million Guinea Fund 1899-1904. Includes the Berkshire places of worship at Faringdon, Longcot and Shrivenham.
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Tadley during my time and before
- £1.50
- History of Tadley from early days to present time
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Tadley, Around, fact and fable
- £8.00
- Encyclopaedia of Tadley over the past 100 years
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Thames Navigation Commission Minutes, 1771-1790, (Berkshire Record Society Volumes 11 & 12)
- £50.00
- The minutes contained in these volumes cover the first 20 years of the commission's existence, during which it undertook a number of major projects to transform the navigation of the Thames and often include details about the construction of locks.
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The People of Wallingford, Volume 1
- £4.50
- Contains an outline street map. Volume 1 contains: money for the poor, 1673, St Peter's Churchwardens rates 1724, register of electors of Freemen 1686-1764, inhabitants of almshouses 1686-1764, etc, etc
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The People of Wallingford, Volume 2
- £4.50
- Contains an outline street map. Volume 2 contains: extracts from the Borough Minute book with mayoral elections, Alehouse keepers, apprentices, St Peters' churchwardens rates, St Mary the Moore poor rate 1774, list of commoners 1778, etc, etc
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A History of Tilehurst Methodist Church
- £7.50
- Describes the church from its early days as a mission hall, its construction in 1905, its work and mission up to the 21st century and its plans for future mission.
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Windsor, Royal, Images of a Bygone Age
- £7.50
- NEW LOWER PRICE Using little known collections of photographs taken by local photographers and visitors to Windsor, this book shows the changing face of the town during a period of growth and innovation, forming a snapshot of this multifaceted society.
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Wokingham, St Paul’s Parish Church
- £3.50
- This is a useful illustrated account of a parish church created in 1863 to cope with the expansion of Wokingham's population.
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St Paul’s, Wokingham, Early 20th Century Parish Magazine Extracts
- £3.50
- New edition of extracts from St.Paul's parish magazine covering the years leading up to and including the First World War.
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Wokingham, St Paul’s, Glimpses of Parish Life, 19th Century
- £3.50
- Extracts from the Parish Magazine.
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