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My Ancestor was an Anglican Clergyman
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- NEW LOWER PRICE A pocket guide to the many different records for research into the life of clergymen and their relationship to the Church of England.
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My Ancestors were English Presbyterians/Unitarians
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- NEW 2nd EDITION: In the late 17th Century Presbyterians were the largest group of dissenter from the Church of England. This book updates the location list and explanatory notes, tools and sources for researcher use in libraries and record offices.
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Newbury Road by Road
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- Provides for every road and street within details of its origins and history, and the sequence in which buildings were erected in those streets and roads.
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Newbury, The Story of
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- This new book by local historian David Peacock sets out to tell the story of Newbury through time and the colourful events which have helped shape the town. Liberally illustrated
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Nursing at the Fairmile Mental Hospital, Cholsey
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- The experiences of a student nurse employed at the Fairmile Mental Hospital in the late 1930s. Includes background information about mental heath nursing in the 1930s. Liberally illustrated.
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Reading Gild Accounts, 1357-1516, (Berkshire Record Society Volumes 6 & 7)
- £45.00
- These volumes contain a full transcript, with translation, of the important mediaeval accounts of the Reading merchants Gild. They record income from rents etc., expenditure on stipends and wages, lawsuits and many other interesting items.
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River Thames, Barge People of the
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- This booklet contains information regarding registered barge people on the rivers Thames, Wey and Kennet, and the Basingstoke canal. Included are the names of the boats with their descriptions, the name of the owner, the name of the master, etc
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Spencers Wood, More from our Village
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- Tells the story of Spencers Wood in words and pictures. Based on memories of residents past and present it traces its origins from the Common through its development into a thriving village with two churches, a Village Hall, a library and two schools.
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Streets of Windsor and Eton
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- The naming of roads and streets in our towns and villages is a relatively recent necessity. A well - researched book about the street names with comprehensive index and bibliography.
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Swindon Wesleyan Methodist Circuits Historic Roll 1899-1904
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- NEW LOWER PRICE This booklet gives the names and addresses of contributors to the Wesleyan Methodist Million Guinea Fund 1899-1904. Includes the Berkshire places of worship at Faringdon, Longcot and Shrivenham.
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Tadley during my time and before
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- History of Tadley from early days to present time
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Tadley, Around, fact and fable
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- Encyclopaedia of Tadley over the past 100 years
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Thames Navigation Commission Minutes, 1771-1790, (Berkshire Record Society Volumes 11 & 12)
- £50.00
- The minutes contained in these volumes cover the first 20 years of the commission's existence, during which it undertook a number of major projects to transform the navigation of the Thames and often include details about the construction of locks.
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The Family Bible: a priceless heirloom
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- Inheriting a family bible, full of birth, marriage amd death inscriptions is extremely fortunate since many have been lost or accidently destroyed. This booklet looks at the many and varied items of family interest that may be found in a family bible.
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The People of Wallingford, Volume 1
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- Contains an outline street map. Volume 1 contains: money for the poor, 1673, St Peter's Churchwardens rates 1724, register of electors of Freemen 1686-1764, inhabitants of almshouses 1686-1764, etc, etc
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The People of Wallingford, Volume 2
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- Contains an outline street map. Volume 2 contains: extracts from the Borough Minute book with mayoral elections, Alehouse keepers, apprentices, St Peters' churchwardens rates, St Mary the Moore poor rate 1774, list of commoners 1778, etc, etc
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The Story of Compton, A Berkshire Downland Village
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- This book is a compilation of articles from the parish magazine and contains stories, information and photographs from present and former residents charting the history of the village from prehistoric times to the second millennium, liberally illustrated.
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A History of Tilehurst Methodist Church
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- Describes the church from its early days as a mission hall, its construction in 1905, its work and mission up to the 21st century and its plans for future mission.
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Wallingford – 1155 & All That!
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- The Story of Wallingford's 850 year-old Charter
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Windsor Through time
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- This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Windsor has changed and developed over the last century.
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