Peter Oldridge has taken photographs of the village, area and events since coming to the village. He has also scanned images and photos from other people to preserve these records.
Peter Arlott speaks for the fisherman while Bracken represents the dogs!
Catalogue record: AH.0430
Ironically, a gravel lorry squeezes past the demonstrators
Catalogue record: AH.0425
Hinds Head Inn, with a horse-drawn wedding carriage awaiting the couple.
Catalogue record: AH.0053
Aldermaston Lock basin, with scalloped brick sides. Looking west.
Catalogue record: AH.0026
Kennet and Avon Canal, Aldermaston Lock, Aldermaston Wharf. Looking east, showing distinctive scalloped brick sides.
Catalogue record: AH.0032
Kennet and Avon Canal, Aldermaston Lock, Aldermaston Wharf. Looking west; the poplar trees have been removed since this photo was taken.
Catalogue record: AH.0034
Kennet and Avon Canal, Lifting Bridge, Aldermaston Wharf
Catalogue record: AH.0028
Photo of a miniature of Dorothy Keyser
Catalogue record: AH.0409
Photo of a miniature of Muriel Keyser
Catalogue record: AH.0407
Photo of a miniature of Sybil Keyser
Catalogue record: AH.0408
Charles Keyser poses at the entrance to his beloved church- and the same view today
Catalogue record: AH.0411
Catalogue record: AH.0659
This lists all the Lords of the Manor from 1066-2019, with some comments against particular Lords.
Catalogue record: AH.0051
The lodge houses and eagle gates in snow.
Catalogue record: AH.0054
Press cutting from Mail on Sunday, 16 July 1989, about the source of the flood.
Catalogue record: AH.0082
This engraving shows the 1636 Manor House together with the church
Catalogue record: AH.0163
A sketch in the posession of Mr Mike Neversole
Catalogue record: AH.0506
The foundation stone laid in the 1636 Manor House was transferred in 1851 to the present house.
Catalogue record: AH.0162
Left-hand window showing 4 saints
Catalogue record: AH.0557
The delightful cast-iron greenhouse in the kitchen garden
Catalogue record: AH.0472
One of several group portraits which include Charles Keyser (front row, striped blazer holding a cricket bat), then a group of ladies (members of his family?), other worthies- and members of the Cricket team.
Catalogue record: AH.0686
A splendid gathering of early 20th Century motorists with their hornless carriages. Not a number plate to be seen- and did one of each party have to walk ahead with a red flag?
Catalogue record: AH.0670
One of two views, possibly of the Breakfast Room. Note the electric light fittings.
Catalogue record: AH.0671
Another view (as above 02) possibly of the Breakfast Room
Catalogue record: AH.0672