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New free exhibition at Ironbridge

New free exhibition at Ironbridge
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.…
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A silky talk

A silky talk
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…
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AGM News

AGM News
It was our AGM yesterday (21st November).  After the disruption of the pandemic its good to be back to face-to-face meetings and events.  There have been a few changes on the committee and we're sad…
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Reading’s Lost Businesses Booklet

Reading’s Lost Businesses Booklet
Reading Libraries, along with a group of local history volunteers, have put together the first of a new series of booklets on Reading's Lost Businesses.  The booklet features some of the lesser known companies who…
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New Plaque Unveiled for Joseph Huntley

New Plaque Unveiled for Joseph Huntley
On 18th September Reading’s latest commemorative plaque was unveiled.   Organised by the Reading Civic Society and the house owner, the plaque celebrates the time when Joseph Huntley lived at 9 Whitley Crescent, which is now…
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