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Bradfield Historical Society

The local historical society of Bradfield Berkshire

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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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Penelope Stokes speaking on Georgian Newbury

20 July 202316 April 2024 John Bishop

Written by John Bishop There was a clear expectation that we would hear an account of life in Newbury from 1700 to 1800. Penelope has

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Jack of Newbury, David Peacock

20 July 202316 April 2024 John Bishop

Written by John Bishop In the hundred years from 1450 to 1550 the English woollen industry enjoyed great success and brought great wealth to the

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Trails of Evidence: A History of Forensic Science , Chris Curry B.Sc. (Hons), M.Sc

20 July 202316 April 2024 John Bishop

Written by John Bishop This was a brilliant presentation given to a packed audience in the Cricket Pavilion in Bradfield. The word forensic comes from

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Copyhold farm in the 1940’s

20 July 202316 April 2024 John Bishop

Written by Dorcus Ward This was to be Dorcas Ward’s last presentation to the History Society. It was prepared during lockdown when her cousin Gill’s

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Map Making & Military Intelligence Brigadier (Retired) Peter Walker OBE, FRICS

20 July 202316 April 2024 John Bishop

Written by John Bishop Peter served for 37 years in the Army, much of this time being as a specialist in surveying, mapping and geospatial

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Pottery Demonstration & History of 9th Century Persian Pottery

30 June 202316 April 2024 John Bishop

How fortunate we are to have Andrew Hazelden, an accomplished potter with a showroom now based at Hewins Wood Farm, in Bradfield. His life as

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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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