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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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    • A well-researched book tracing the history of the church from its medieval origins to the present day. Liberally illustrated.
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    • Home Front, The, WWII 1939 to 1945 – a guide for family historians

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    • 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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    • Published as a Millennium project, this book covers the history of the town from the Stone Age to the year 2000. It includes major events and prominent families with sections on taxes, manorial changes, industry, religion, war and people.
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    • This book contains the research notes and articles collected by Norman Hidden. It begins with the origins of the town and includes notable events and townspeople.
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    • Hungerford, Reminiscences of 20th Century Hungerford

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    • 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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    • This book was published for The Village Millennium celebrations in 1970 and is now reprinted. It describes the history of the two villages with illustrations and maps.
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    • NEW LOWER PRICE From the author of Broadmoor Revealed, this book reconstructs the lost world of the nineteenth century public asylums. Why were they built? Who were they for? And what is the legacy of these remarkable institutions?
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    • 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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    • Longworth through the Centuries

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    • In this reprint of booklets published in 1980 and 1982 the author has tried to discover what life was like in Longworth over the passing years with particular emphasis on individual people who lived there whether in manor house, rectory, or cottage.
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    • Lyson’s Magna Britannia, Berkshire,1806 (CD)

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    • 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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    • Marcham Remembered, a village in pictures

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    • This book has grown out of the Marcham Society's desire to record and share knowledge about the past. It is a celebration of the village, both old and new.
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Berkshire Family History Society works to meet the needs of those researching their ancestry across the UK and overseas – as well as those looking for former relatives in historic Berkshire.  You do not need to be a member to benefit.

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