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- Books, Local and Social History
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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- Books, CDs, Local and Social History, Maps, Photos
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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- Books, Local and Social History
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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