Two pairs of almshouses, originally four cottages, dating from 1706 and administered by the Aldermaston Charity.
Catalogue record: AH.0044
This lists all the Lords of the Manor from 1066-2019, with some comments against particular Lords.
Catalogue record: AH.0051
Stone plaque showing date of original construction 1706 and date of restoration 1924 of this pair of almshouses.
Catalogue record: AH.0043
Stone plaque showing date of original construction 1706 and date of restoration 1906 of this pair of almshouses.
Catalogue record: AH.0042
Photo taken before April 1896, westwards. Note the plastered ceiling, now boarded.
Catalogue record: AH.0132
Church inside before April 1896-eastwards. Note the heating stove (called a tortoise stove by Charles Keyser in 1893) - and the plastered ceiling.
Catalogue record: AH.0131
Scrapbook about Candle Auction from 1899 to 1955. Contains letters, newspaper clips, artefacts and photographs.
Catalogue record: AH.0334
A view of the Manor House from the east in 1893
Catalogue record: AH.0445
Another view of the Manor House in 1893
Catalogue record: AH.0446
Photo of a miniature of Muriel Keyser
Catalogue record: AH.0407
The most prominent figure in the mural to the right must be an individual and it's been suggested that this could be Charles Keyser's father. A very similar figure has been spotted in the photo of the Waterworks, standing next to Charles. Speculation of course but the possibility is intriguing!
Catalogue record: AH.0412
This photo hanging Aldermaston Parish Hall depicts the ceremony on the Loosey when the water system installed by Mr Keyser was turned on. Well house can be seen in the background and the Keyser family can be identified- Charles wears a straw hat to the left of the fountain, with one of the familiarity's Pekinese. ...
Catalogue record: AH.0405
Enlargement of roof area in the above, 1893 photo to compare differences to the following, 2020 photograph.
Catalogue record: AH.0454
View down The Street from the Loosey in 1893.
Catalogue record: AH.0473
Zooming in on the 1896 photo, Mr Charles Keyser is clearly identifiable and his wife and three daughters almost as certainly.
Catalogue record: AH.0406
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