Events
Sep
17
Sep
18
George Lovejoy – Bookseller of Reading
The History of Reading Society hosts Martin Andrews of the University of Reading's Typography and Graphic Communication Department to give...
Sep
20
Industrial Reading – A History Tour (2nd running)
A 2 hour tour of many industrial sites in central Reading, ranging from medieval to twentieth-century. Part of the country-wide...
Sep
28
Visit to London Transport Museum, Acton
A day-long visit to the LT Museum at the Acton Depot on their Open Day. The theme is "All change...
Oct
04
Celebrating the Capital’s Industrial Heritage (GLIAS)
A Study Day at the London Metropolitan Archives in Farringdon. This event will concentrate on the Industrial Archaeology of London....
Oct
05
Stage Coaches Re-Examined: Clinker Memorial Lecture
The speaker will be Dorian Gerhold, who is the author of a number of books on early road transport, and on...
Oct
05
Walk: City of London building stones (GLIAS)
Walks start at 2.30pm to reserve a place contact walks@glias.org.uk
Oct
10
Railway Signalling, from Policemen to Digital Rail
A history of railway signalling, right up to the modern day, where the Digital Railway and large portions of Victorian...
Oct
16
The History and Restoration of the Kennet and Avon Canal
Tadley and District History Society host this talk by Graham Horn at St Paul's Church Hall, Tadley. More information available from...
Oct
20
Crossness Pumping Station – Steaming Day
An opportunity to have a look at the buildings and engines, to take in the exhibition and learn something of...
Oct
21
AGM followed by – Henry Scott and the invention of Selenitic Cement
A talk on Major General Henry Scott, who was the inventor of Selenitic Cement including his role in the design...
Oct
26
Wiltshire Archaeology: Industrial Archaeology Conference
Featuring talks about the Pewsey Heritage Centre and the building’s former use as the foundry of Whatley and Co., Wishford Station,...
Oct
26
TRANSPORT: River, Road & Rail
Newbury District Field Club host a day of talks with a common theme: Transport in the Newbury Area. Newbury's success as...
Nov
18
Daniel Gooch: saviour of the Great Western Railway
John McGuinness will talk on how Daniel Gooch became the first locomotive superintendent of the Great Western Railway and in...
Nov
20
The heroes of Woodley Airfield
A talk given by the History of Reading Society. Meetings are held at the Abbey Baptist Church, Abbey Square, Reading (behind...
Dec
11
Mapping Old Towns
Maidenhead Archaeological & Historical Society present a talk by Keith Parry: "Mapping Old Towns" Non members welcome. See more on...
Nov
27
The History and Restoration of GWR locomotive 7903 Foremarke Hall
A talk at the Hungerford Historical Association held at the Corn Exchange, Hungerford. More information is available on their website.
Dec
09
IA Films and Christmas Social
Our annual showing of films which have an industrial and transport slant. Followed by an opportunity to socialise with members...
Dec
11