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…
For Heritage Open Days local Reading artists displayed works inspired by the 200th anniversary of Huntley and Palmers in the town. A few of the beautiful works are included in the photo commemorating Huntley &…
The BIAG Summer event in Newbury took place on Saturday 20th August. We had wonderful weather in which to take in the industrial heritage of this lovely Berkshire town. We were lucky to have a…
The Berkshire Online Heritage Event on Saturday 6th August was a success, both for the county and for BIAG. We had a number of very interesting conversations with callers who hopefully got the answers they…
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.By continuing to use the site, you agree to the use of cookies. more information
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