New Topic – Brickworks of Katesgrove
We've published a new topic covering the brickworks that operated in the Katesgrove area of Reading. Just take a look here. continue reading
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We've published a new topic covering the brickworks that operated in the Katesgrove area of Reading. Just take a look here. 
BIAG were pleased to be invited to the unveiling of a plaque to commemorate where Buckler cars had their site in Caversham Road, Reading. Details of the event and the company's history are now on…
Having recently been saved from demolition this article gives the background to the old Mile Aircraft factory in Woodley near Reading, one of the few surviving buildings from the days of the Woodley aerodrome.
On 6th August the Berkshire Family History Society and Berkshire Local History Association will host an online Zoom fair where many local history groups, museums and heritage organisations will be available to answer your questions…
We've just added a new topic to the website. Founded in 1818, this ironworks in Katesgrove Lane became one of the largest in the county and is best known as the Reading Ironworks of Barrett,…
One of our members is talking to the Berkshire Family History Society on 26th May about Reading's other industries - find out more here.
A new IA Topic has just been published on Reading's tin makers, Huntley, Boorne & Stevens. This company, founded in 1832 by Joseph Huntley, son of the now more famous Huntley of the biscuit manufacturing…
Graham Puddephatt, the owner of Southcote Mill and a BIAG member will talk about the history of the mill and his restoration that brought it back to the fine state it is in today. This…
Now that Reading's iconic gas holder has been demolished we have updated our information on the Berkshire gas industry to include details of the decommissioning, including photograph of our visit in 2021 and the actual…
Two of our members will talk on the history of the electric vehicle and other forms of motive power from the Victorian era onwards, discussing the technology, economic viability and the advantages and disadvantages of…By continuing to use the site, you agree to the use of cookies. more information
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