Events
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Village History Walk
Car Park, Hinds Head Hinds Head, Wasing Lane,, Aldermaston, Berkshire, United KingdomTourAs the first event after the COVID restrictions we are putting on an informal walking tour around the village, lead by Peter Oldridge, that will highlight historic details of the architecture and stories from the past. We'll meet in the car park of the Hinds Head at 3:30pm on Sunday 22nd August.
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Aldermaston & Wasing Produce Show
The Old Mill, Aldermaston The Old Mill, Basingstoke Rd, Aldermaston, Reading, Berkshire, United KingdomOtherThe Aldermaston History Group will have a stall at the annual village show. Do pop along and have a chat to one of the officers or committee members who will happily explain more about Aldermaston History Group.
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Heritage Open Days
St Mary's, Aldermaston Church Road, Aldermaston, United KingdomHeritage Open DaysFree entry to Aldermaston church as part of the national Heritage Open Days. Come along and look at this beautiful building with it's historic significance to Aldermaston and it's very special collection of wall paintings. Subject to weather and permissions there will be short guided tours aroun the exterior of the Manor House at 14:00, […]
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Heritage Open Day
St Mary's, Aldermaston Church Road, Aldermaston, United KingdomHeritage Open DaysFree entry to Aldermaston church as part of the national Heritage Open Days. Come along and look at this beautiful building with it's historic significance to Aldermaston and it's very special collection of wall paintings. Subject to weather and permissions there will be short guided tours aroun the exterior of the Manor House at 14:00, […]
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2021 A.G.M. & Talk
Officers Mess, Hinds Head Hinds Head,Wasing Lane, Aldermaston, Berkshire, United KingdomMeeting & TalkAnnual General Meeting of the Aldermaston History Group followed by a talk (t.b.d.)
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Talk Jan 19th, 2022
Officers Mess, Hinds Head Hinds Head,Wasing Lane, Aldermaston, Berkshire, United KingdomMeeting & TalkA talk by Professor Mike Fulford on "Roman Silchester" The Officers Mess, The Hinds Head, Aldermaston The venue may change depending on the number of people that want to attend This talk is free to Members of the Aldermaston History GroupNon-members £5 Find out more about membership
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Heritage Open Days
Heritage Open DaysThe 2022 National Heritage Open Days are a national festival of open venues around the whole country. In Aldermaston, the History Group assist the Parish Church of St. Mary's to open the 12th Century Church to the general public for the day. We provide information about the artefacts, paintings and history of the church building.
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Meeting & Film “Aldermaston Pottery : The Last Glaze Firing”
Officers Mess, Hinds Head Hinds Head,Wasing Lane, Aldermaston, Berkshire, United KingdomMeeting & TalkThis is a film made by Tony Booth in 2006 of the last firing of the wood burning kiln at Aldermaston Pottery. We will be fortunate to have with us two of the potters featured in the film, Andrew Hazelden and Ursula Waechter, who will be able to answer questions and add further insights about the […]
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Meeting & Talk “Motoring in the Kennet Valley”
Officers Mess, Hinds Head Hinds Head,Wasing Lane, Aldermaston, Berkshire, United KingdomMeeting & TalkThe format is that of a usual Aldermaston History Group Meeting with the main section being an interesting talk. The talk at this meeting will be entitled "Motoring in the Kennet Valley" by Roger Day & Tim Green who authored the book Motoring History of the Kennet Valley Provisional date & venue for Aldermaston History […]
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Meeting & Talk “Not all Beer and Skittles”
Officers Mess, Hinds Head Hinds Head,Wasing Lane, Aldermaston, Berkshire, United KingdomMeeting & TalkAt this meeting there will be updates about the History Group followed by a talk "Not all Beer and Skittles" A Short History of Pubs, Beer and Breweries by Sue Ellis Sue Ellis is an amateur historian who moved to Thatcham in 1983, and has since become immersed in the history of West Berkshire. She […]
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Aldermaston & Wasing Show, 2023
The Old Mill, Aldermaston The Old Mill, Basingstoke Rd, Aldermaston, Reading, Berkshire, United KingdomOtherAldermaston History Group have a stand at the local fete & produce show.
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Heritage Open Day, 2023 – St Mary’s Church
St Mary's, Aldermaston Church Road, Aldermaston, United KingdomHeritage Open DaysAldermaston History Group members act as guides around this beautiful and interesting 12th century building. Open to the general public , free entrance, light refreshments
