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The local historical society of Bradfield Berkshire

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DORCAS WARD. MA (Cantab)

3 May 202525 May 2025 bradfieldhistoricalsociety.org
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The Crofton Pumping Station on the Kennet and Avon Canal by Jonathan Willis

19 October 202419 October 2024 bradfieldhistoricalsociety.org
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The Nabobs of Berkshire by Clive Williams OBE

19 October 202419 October 2024 John Bishop
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Shaw House – Speaker: Sarah Somerville

19 October 202419 October 2024 John Bishop
visit to Pendon: 8th July 2024
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visit to Pendon: 8th July 2024

9 July 20249 July 2024 bradfieldhistoricalsociety.org
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The History of the Falkland War by Brigadier Colin Tadier and Professor Martin Parsons.

26 November 202316 April 2024 bradfieldhistoricalsociety.org
Past Events

30th June 2025: History of Reading School

25 May 202512 July 2025 bradfieldhistoricalsociety.org

History of Reading School – its 900th Anniversary year Speakers: Ken Brown & Chris Widdows Monday 30th June 2025 (Doors open from 7:00pm) Reading School

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Future Programme

29th September 2025 – The swing riots

12 July 202512 July 2025 bradfieldhistoricalsociety.org

The swing riots – With a local focus Speaker: Dr David Peacock Monday 29th September 2025 (Doors open from 7:00pm) The Swing Riots were an

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DORCAS WARD. MA (Cantab)

3 May 202525 May 2025 bradfieldhistoricalsociety.org

At our April meeting Dorcas Ward MA (Cantab.) was installed as Honorary President of the Bradfield Historical Society. Born and raised in Copyhold Farm next

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Past Events

28th April 2025: My life as a Cold War spy

26 February 202525 May 2025 bradfieldhistoricalsociety.org

My life as a Cold War spy Speaker: Major general (retd) peter Williams Monday 28th April 2025 (Doors open from 7:00pm) Bradfield Cricket Club Pavilion,

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24th February 2025: The British Antarctic Survey

24 February 202524 February 2025 bradfieldhistoricalsociety.org

The British Antarctic Survey Speaker: Major (retd) Tony Keely Monday February 24th 2025 7:30pm (Doors open from 7:00pm) The British Antarctic Survey (BAS) traces its

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The Crofton Pumping Station on the Kennet and Avon Canal by Jonathan Willis

19 October 202419 October 2024 bradfieldhistoricalsociety.org

Written by John Bishop With a booming national economy and Bristol and Reading growing rapidly in the early eighteenth century, transport of goods was crucial.

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The Nabobs of Berkshire by Clive Williams OBE

19 October 202419 October 2024 John Bishop

Written by John Bishop It all began in 1961 when Clive became a great friend of a man who eventually became Professor of Physics in

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Shaw House – Speaker: Sarah Somerville

19 October 202419 October 2024 John Bishop

Written by John Bishop Sarah Summerville had moved to Shaw House from High Clere Castle as “Visitor Service Operator”. The house is run by West

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visit to Pendon: 8th July 2024

9 July 20249 July 2024 bradfieldhistoricalsociety.org

visit to pendon On 8th July 2024, a group of members visited Pendon Museum in Long Wittenham, near Wallingford. With the museum closed to the

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Past Events

THE HISTORY OF THE KENNET AND AVON CANAL AND THE SIGNIFICANCE OF CROFTON BEAM ENGINES

24 June 202424 June 2024 bradfieldhistoricalsociety.org

Speaker: Jon Willis Monday 24th June 2024 – 7:30pm (Doors open from 7:00pm) The Kennet & Avon canal opened in 1812 to provide goods to

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About The Bradfield Historical Society

The Bradfield Historical Society is a local organization in West Berkshire that gathers five times a year at the Bradfield Southend Cricket Pavilion. Join us for engaging talks by guest speakers, delving into the captivating history of Bradfield and the local village, or even further afield. No membership required; simply turn up with a suggested donation of £4 which can be paid with cash or card. Explore the remarkable stories that have shaped our area and be a part of preserving our community's heritage.

About Us

Click here to find out more about the Committee Members who run the Bradfield Historical Society.

To contact us, you can call Gordon Patterson on 07764 476361, or email info@bradfieldhistoricalsociety.org.

History of Bradfield

Click here to read a Brief History of Bradfield

How To Find Us

We are located in the Bradfield Southend Cricket Pavilion

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