An interesting photograph when compared to the present day and to the 3 photographs in AH.0542. The main distinguishing features are: No boiler or chimney by the Forster Chapel No aisle carpet and floor vents ... possibly for a new heating system? East Wall has not yet been painted with "Christ in Majesty" by Philip ...
Catalogue record: AH.0543
These images pre-date the restoration of the church by Charles Edward Keyser, which began in 1896. Looking east: The walls appear unpainted and white-washed, although this could be due to light exposure on the photograph. There is a top-loading boiler with a chimney exiting vertically through the roof. An aisle carpet that doesn't exist after the ...
Catalogue record: AH.0542
This scrapbook was donated tp the Aldermaston History Group by Christopher Pile of St Oysth, Essex. Christopher wrote: Too many years ago to remember where or how, I found an old scrap book compiled by a child, J A Wilson, who at the time lived at Falcon Cottage, Aldermaston. Does it still stand? The item recently resurfaced as ...
Catalogue record: AH.0723
Aldermaston's war memorial for the fallen in the conflicts of 1914-18 and 1939-49 is the Lychgate to the church on Church Road.
Catalogue record: AH.0025
Magna Britannica is a large volume from 1813 from Mrs Viv Green's collection. The extracts have been scanned and electronically highlighted to show information relating to Aldermaston and the surrounding area.
Catalogue record: AH.0035
These images of paintings of Major William Congreve and Lady Pepperell-Congreve were kindly provided by their owner Peter Jr Hanley of New Hampshire, USA. Peter provided the following information during a conversation on Facebook 2018-2019 Transcript of Facebook conversation {Lady Pepperell-Congreve picture} Lady Pepperell-Congreve in the old manor before present structure was built. Notice the old stairway parts and ...
Catalogue record: AH.0107
A die cast model celebrating the Aug 25th 1992 Classic Show in the grounds at Aldermaston Manor. Made in England by Lledo plc 'to special order'
Catalogue record: AH.0392
The new Roll of Honour plaque in St Mary The Virgin church. This plaque was based on the research by David Whithorn and funded by a donation from A.W.E. The names of the 44 fallen in the Great War (1914-18) are etched both in type and hand-written by 44 different children from the primary school.
Catalogue record: AH.0024
Polly Corbishley (nee Howman) lived in the Hinds Head from 1954-1963
Catalogue record: AH.0324
The postcard of Aldermaston charge can be dated from the post office frank 18-Aug-1905 and from the green halfpenny Edward VII stamp. Edward VII reigned from 22 January 1901 to 6 May 1910
Catalogue record: AH.0126
The image of the street taken looking north towards the Hinds Head Inn. In the foreground are Brook House on left and the Forge & Pottery on the right.It would have been taken from the middle of the road outside the gates to Kiln House (not seen on right) The photographer was J W Righton of ...
Catalogue record: AH.0128
This view of the top of The Street, facing south, shows to the front the Eagle Gates to Aldermaston Court, to the right The Loosey with Well House behind, and to the left Tile Cottage and the shop. The postcard is from a series produced by Rightons of Newbury. The photographer J W Righton of Newbury ...
Catalogue record: AH.0130
A radio broadcast about the 20th anniversary of the York Nativity Play in 1976. It features: Pat Eastop (Director) Bill Cox (Joseph) Avril Moat (Mary) Shepherds (Charlie Woodley, Les Woodley, a.n.other to be verified) Kings (names to be verified) Acolytes (Nick Caiger-Smith, Daniel Caiger-Smith, others to be verified) Recorded from a radio broadcast in 1976 by ...
Catalogue record: AH.0663
Catalogue record: AH.0023
An article on the local impact of the "Aldermaston March" before the annual CND Easter March to protest against nuclear weapons. The article mentions and or show photographs of local residents: David Luker & Martin Cooper (cricket bats); Mr. Heighton (Aldermaston Stores); Geoffrey Eastop (Pottery); Revd Stanley Young (Church); Evelyn Arlott (Old Mill hotel); Robert Howman ...
Catalogue record: AH.0393
This framed photograph has a caption of THe Street Aldermaston Circa 1920 On inspection and with a bit of research it appears to be an enlargement of a known postcard, the evidence is mainly because the wording at the bottom has been cropped by the enlargement. The wording at the bottom reads: The Street Aldermaston 1 ...
Catalogue record: AH.0108
A photography of the street from the Loosey showing petrol pump at the Forge and before the Loosey was extended. Mid 20th Century, possibly a postcard. Provided by Polly Corbishley (nee Howman) who grew up in the Hinds Head during the 1950s & 1960s.
Catalogue record: AH.0253
Villagers celebrate Victory in Europe (V-E) in May 1945. This group of villagers are on the Loosey with the picture taken looking north down The Street to the Hinds Head Inn. the reverse of the picture reads: JOAN HORTON gave me this 11am on the day peace was declared 1945
Catalogue record: AH.0014
Catalogue record: AH.0060