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January 2013: Lost in the Snow
On the freezing morning of Tuesday 18 January 1881, haulier Robert Thatcher bade farewell to ...
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Fire from the Sky
On Wednesday, 10 February 1943 Newbury and Reading both experienced their most significant bombing raid ...
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Doing Porridge
During the First World War, about 16,000 men were recorded as conscientious objectors.
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An Irishman in Reading, Reluctantly
On Easter Monday 1916, Dublin was occupied by armed rebels calling for an Irish Republic.
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How to Learn Your ABC, in the 18th Century
Even before synthetic phonics, teachers were well aware that young children would benefit from some ...
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Flying high
Many people will be going away for their summer break this month and a great ...
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An Oracle for Another Age
This 200 year-old plan is also in the 'Charter 750' pages, but it is worthy ...
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Meals on Wheels
The Women's Volunteer Service (WVS) was set up in 1938 to assist with Air Raid ...
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A Life on Benefits
One of the drawbacks of working in archives is that the news seldom surprises you.
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Shaw House
Shaw House was built in 1581 by Thomas Dolman, a clothier and landowner in Newbury.
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