Houses and Estates Talks Series

This all series ticket covers all three talks in the "Houses and Estates" Talks series, for the discounted price of £12.50 (members £10). Alll talks are on Thursdays at 2.30pm at the Abbey Baptist Church in Reading.

The Commonwealth War Graves Commission

This talk is about the history of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission and its work today. It will start with how the Commission began, its work during the 1st and 2nd World Wars and concludes with its work today in maintaining and preserving its global historic estate.

Tour of the Former Fair Mile Hospital, Cholsey

The Fair Mile Hospital (before 1948 known by a succession of different names) was until relatively recently Berkshire’s county lunatic asylum. Ian Wheeler will take us around the site with a site plan to help visualise the hospital as it once was.

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A History of Tilehurst

Discover Tilehurst's place in history, its community and how local events have changed it.

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All Saints Church, Maidenhead, Tour

Join our tour guide, Ken Smith, to learn about the history of the grade one neo-gothic church of All Saints on the edge of Maidenhead at Boyne Hill.

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Online Family History Advice Clinic

Are you just getting started in family history and wanting guidance as to how to proceed? Or are you stuck at a particular "brick wall" and need some help?