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Emmbrook, Yet More Unfinished History
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- A further selection of interesting aspects and stories relating to Emmbrook village, including Emmbrook School; Sports Club; a notable World War One soldier's story, and a very messy divorce from the 1920s and the short lived Toutley Camp
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Enclosure in Berkshire, 1485-1885 (Berkshire Record Society Volume 5)
- £25.00
- Between the 15th & 19th centuries nearly three quarters of Berkshire was enclosed. Following an introductory survey, this volume provides a parish-by-parish summary of enclosures in Berkshire and includes complete transcripts of a number of key documents.
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Enstone – Lifting the Latch (A Life on the Land)
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- This book describes a vanished way of life on the land as recounted by Mont Abbott of Enstone, Oxfordshire and his deep understanding of the land and his love of the animals that worked alongside him.
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Eton Wick 1217-1977 – The Story of a Village
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Fair Mile Hospital: (Cholsey) A Victorian Asylum
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- The author was a fourth generation member of his family to work at Fair Mile Hospital, Cholsey. This book is a richly illustrated history of the hospital drawing upon as much archive material as could be gathered bfore the Hospital closed in 2003.
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Finchampstead, St James – A Stroll through the Churchyard
- £3.00
- Information about the occupants of the churchyard.
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Goring Heath Charity, Scolars, Apprentices and Almsmen 1737-1927
- £4.00
- This booklet contains a transcription of the surviving registers and list relating to the scholars and almsmen. The boys who were clothed on a regular basis are listed. There is a name index.
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Henley-on-Thames, A History of
- £9.99
- NEW LOWER PRICE This comprehensive history of Henley-on-Thames from the earliest times to the modern working and commuter town takes the reader through the many aspects of this delightful riverside town. With a number of black and white illustrations.
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Henley-on-Thames, town, trade and river.
- £14.99
- This liberally illustrated book draws on extensive research by the author and volunteers and casts new light on Henley and its relationship with the River Thames, allowing visitors, residents and others to view it in a new light.
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History of Greyfriars Church, Reading
- £8.99
- A well-researched book tracing the history of the church from its medieval origins to the present day. Liberally illustrated.
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Home Front, The, WWII 1939 to 1945 – a guide for family historians
- £5.95
- The Home Front played a significant role during the Second World War. Millions volunteered to serve part-time in the Home Guard, Civil Defence, WVS, etc. This guide will take the reader through the wide variety of bureaucratic sources available.
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Hungerford, A History of
- £6.95
- Published as a Millennium project, this book covers the history of the town from the Stone Age to the year 2000. It includes major events and prominent famlies with sections on taxes, manorial changes, industry, religion, war and people.
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Hungerford, Aspects of the Early History
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- This book contains the research notes and articles collected by Norman Hidden. It begins with the origins of the town and includes notable events and townspeople.
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Hungerford, Reminiscences of 20th Century Hungerford
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- This book depicts life in a small market town from the first decade and beyond through the eyes of its inhabitants. Includes a map and photographs.
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Kingston Bagpuize and Southmoor, a short history of, ‘ Village Millennium’
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- This book was published for The Village Millennium celebrations in 1970 and is now reprinted. It describes the history of the two villages with illustrations and maps.
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Kintbury – A Century Remembered 1900-1999
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- The Kintbury Volunteer Group adopted production of this book as its Millennium project. It contains resident's memories, photographs or drawings of Kintbury over the last century.
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Kintbury Through the Ages
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- A Thousand Years of Kintbury. This Book is in two parts: the first part describes the village as a whole, the second part describes individual properties in Kintbury and in the surrounding area.
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Life in the Victorian Asylum – The World of Nineteenth Century Mental Health Care
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- NEW LOWER PRICE From the author of Broadmoor Revealed, this book reconstructs the lost world of the nineteenth century public asylums. Why were they built? Who were they for? And what is the legacy of these remarkable institutions?
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Longworth (A Sense of Place)
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- This booklet describes the way that life in the village has been transformed during the last century as remembered by long standing inhabitants. Fully illustrated and includes a map and village walk.
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Longworth through the Centuries
- £9.00
- In this reprint of booklets published in 1980 and 1982 the author has tried to discover what life was like in Longworth over the passing years with particular emphasis on individual people who lived there whether in manor house, rectory, or cottage.
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Lyson’s Magna Britannia, Berkshire,1806 (CD)
- £13.00
- A facsimile reproduction of the original books with fine engravings - excellent description and history of Berkshire. The work covers general topics on the county and the individual parishes and towns.
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Marcham Remembered, a village in pictures
- £10.00
- This book has grown out of the Marcham Society's desire to record and share knowledge about the past. It is a celebration of the village, both old and new.
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Mortimer in the Nineteenth Century
- £8.99
- This new book (A4, 88 pages) is a mixture of old and new writings about Mortimer (or more correctly Stratfield Mortimer) and includes photographs and illustrations.
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