On 11th December our secretary, Jo Alexander-Jones, will be giving a talk entitled 'So just what is Industrial Archaeology?' - a light-hearted, but hopefully educational look at what the world of IA involves. The talk…
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The next BIAG talk will take place on 23rd October when David Cliffe will speak on why the two grew up where it did and the part that the Thames and kennet have played in…
On 25th September BIAG's next talk will be given by Edwin talk on the four bridges built across the Thames in the 1920s, including Reading Bridge which is the subject of a new commemorative leaflet…
Our latest newsletter published to non-members is now on the website 
On Saturday 26th June BIAG had our summer walk - along the Coley Branch line and including an exclusive visit to Fobney Pumping Station hosted by Claudia from Thames Water. Here is an informative brochure…
The story of the Ironbridge Gorge and the Industrial Revolution often revolves around famous ironmasters, inventors, and entrepreneurs. While their stories are well known, less attention has been paid to the lives of the workers.…
Last Monday we had a really insightful talk on the Whitchurch Silk Mill by one of their volunteers. She bought with her a number of artefacts to help us understand the process and wonderfully a…
On Monday 17th April at 19.30 Ann Smith, a notable local historian, will be speaking to us about the History of Woodley - an area noted for many heritage sites not least the airfield and…
On 20th March BIAG will be hosting Thames Water representatives who are talking about the heritage of the company, its buildings, its industrial heritage and what is planned for some of the TW buildings in…By continuing to use the site, you agree to the use of cookies. more information
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