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 
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…
On 23rd January join us for a talk by David Hunter who was a civil engineer on the design and construction of this road and here his insights. The meeting will take place in St…
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…
Full of details of books, websites and other sources for those who want to know more about Industrial Archaeology, plus our BIAG newsletter. The updated list is here.
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…By continuing to use the site, you agree to the use of cookies. more information
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