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- Emmbrook, Much More Unfinished History
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- 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
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- 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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- Enstone – Lifting the Latch (A Life on the Land)
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- This book describes a vanished way of life on the land as recounted by Mont Abbott of Enstone, Oxfordshire and his deep understanding of the land and his love of the animals that worked alongside him.
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- Fair Mile Hospital: (Cholsey) A Victorian Asylum
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- The author was a fourth generation member of his family to work at Fair Mile Hospital, Cholsey. This book is a richly illustrated history of the hospital drawing upon as much archive material as could be gathered bfore the Hospital closed in 2003.
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- Finchampstead, St James – A Stroll through the Churchyard
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- Information about the occupants of the churchyard.
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- Goring Heath Charity, Scolars, Apprentices and Almsmen 1737-1927
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- 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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- Henley-on-Thames, A History of
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- NEW LOWER PRICE This comprehensive history of Henley-on-Thames from the earliest times to the modern working and commuter town takes the reader through the many aspects of this delightful riverside town. With a number of black and white illustrations.
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- Henley-on-Thames, town, trade and river.
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- This liberally illustrated book draws on extensive research by the author and volunteers and casts new light on Henley and its relationship with the River Thames, allowing visitors, residents and others to view it in a new light.
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- History of Greyfriars Church, Reading
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- A well-researched book tracing the history of the church from its medieval origins to the present day. Liberally illustrated.
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