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Berkshire Local History Association

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If you are in any way interested in local history, as a researcher or as a resident who wishes to know more about your locality, the Berkshire Local History Association (BLHA) is there to help you.

Learn about the BLHA or maybe read the latest Newsletter, see Journal contents lists, submit and answer Queries and find out about events of the BLHA and its member societies in the Diary. Read about the Judith Hunter Prize

This picture is courtesy of the Vale and Downland Museum, Wantage, photographic archive and dates from about 1930. The title is 'Carting Sheaves' in East Hendred not far from Wantage, North Berkshire.


Latest News!

 

31st Annual General Meeting - 15th March 2008

Our AGM this year will be hosted by Goring and Streatley L.H.S. in the Morrell Room, Streatley. The morning will begin with refreshments at 11.15; the formal business of the day will start at 11.45, followed by lunch at approximately1pm.* Dependent on the weather there will be either a guided walk of Streatley High Street or a talk by Margaret Yates. Attendance Form

 

The Friends of Reading Abbey - present an Illustrated Lecture by Dr. Bob Bennett MBE on Friday 28th March - 7.30 p.m. More information here

Find out how to become a member yourself or find a local history society for your town or village.

If you need to get in touch, you will find the contact details of the various committee members of the BLHA listed

See a list of links to other useful websites