Heritage Open Days 2020
St Mary's, Aldermaston Church Road, AldermastonHeritage Open Days 2020
Virtual Talk Sept 23rd
Zoom MeetingThis virtual talk is to try out using the Zoom Meetings platform for talks and interactive sessions, particularly during the lockdown restrictions due to the Coronvirus pandemic. Topics Searching the Online Historyan introduction to the new Group website pagesAldermaston early historyQ&A The talk will be lead by Chris Boott Zoom Meeting Details No need to … Continue reading "Virtual Talk Sept 23rd"
2020 A.G.M. and Group Updates
2021 AGM of the Aldermaston History Group (by Zoom)
Talk on SHAW HOUSE by Sarah Somerville
Topic: Shaw House TalkTime: May 12, 2021 07:30 PM London Join Zoom Meetinghttps://westberks-gov-uk.zoom.us/j/82114676698?pwd=REhSUnF4c1R6QW05TTNpYlZjUVQxZz09 Meeting ID: 821 1467 6698Passcode: 773723
Village History Walk
Car Park, Hinds Head Hinds Head, Wasing Lane,, Aldermaston, BerkshireAs 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.
Aldermaston & Wasing Produce Show
The Old Mill, Aldermaston The Old Mill, Basingstoke Rd, Aldermaston, Reading, BerkshireThe 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.
Heritage Open Days
St Mary's, Aldermaston Church Road, AldermastonFree 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, … Continue reading "Heritage Open Days"
Heritage Open Day
St Mary's, Aldermaston Church Road, AldermastonFree 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, … Continue reading "Heritage Open Day"
2021 A.G.M. & Talk
Officers Mess, Hinds Head Hinds Head,Wasing Lane, Aldermaston, BerkshireAnnual General Meeting of the Aldermaston History Group followed by a talk (t.b.d.)
Talk Jan 19th, 2022
Officers Mess, Hinds Head Hinds Head,Wasing Lane, Aldermaston, BerkshireA 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
Heritage Open Days
The 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.
Meeting & Film “Aldermaston Pottery : The Last Glaze Firing”
Officers Mess, Hinds Head Hinds Head,Wasing Lane, Aldermaston, BerkshireThis 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 … Continue reading "Meeting & Film “Aldermaston Pottery : The Last Glaze Firing”"