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.

Maurice and Sheila Bond

MEMORIAL LECTURE

Professor Nigel Saul (Royal Holloway, University of London)

The King of the Castle: Edward III, the Order of the Garter and Chivalric Kingship

Wednesday 22nd October 2008 at 7.00pm St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle

Admission: Free by named ticket only Please bring photo I.D. with you

Applications for tickets to: The Chapter Office, Windsor Castle, Berkshire SL4 1NJ With s.a.e. by Wednesday 15th October

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