A History of Tilehurst
Discover Tilehurst's place in history, its community and how local events have changed it.
St. Peter’s Church, Caversham, Reading, from the north-east, showing the church, and part of the churchyard with tombstones (courtesy of Reading Local Studies Illustration Collection)
Thomas Willats: High Sheriff and Prisoner
Thomas Willats, from a notable Berkshire family, faced extensive legal disputes and financial difficulties. Despite owning Kidmore End estate, he endured 17 years in debtor’s prison amid multiple Chancery cases, family inheritance conflicts and controversial associations with Ely Stott. His extensive correspondence and legal records reveal both personal and financial struggles.
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12 Feb 2025