Nostalgia

There are countless stories of buried treasure - and West Berkshire can claim a few of them.

A woman has travelled to France for the official opening of a memorial featuring her grandfather’s name, a pilot killed in the Second World War.

Residents of Kingsclere celebrated 80 years since the Second World War ended with a rare look through the village archives on Sunday (May 11).

Thousands of people poured on to the streets in Britain to celebrate the end of the war 80 years ago.

Today (Thursday) marks 80 years since the Second World War ended in Europe.

Thatcham residents made the most of the town’s VE Day 80 Best of British Market despite the cold weather.

Villagers in Aldbourne hosted various events and re-enactments over the weekend to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day on Thursday, May 8.

A French memorial featuring the name of a Bradfield pilot killed in the Second World War has been inaugurated.

This month marks 80 years since the Second World War ended.

A full house gathered in Kingsclere on Friday (April 4) to hear an enlightening talk by Lieutenant General James Bashall.

Visitors to Greenham Control Tower marked 25 years yesterday (Tuesday) since the Common returned to public use after decades of military occupation.

Thatcham Town Council is hosting a Best of British Market to celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day.

Members of Newbury District Field Club heard a topical presentation this week on how Newbury ‘solved’ the housing crisis in the 20th century.

Shaw House opened its doors to the public on Saturday (March 8) for its 17th century themed day.

A memorial service has been held to mark the sinking of Newbury’s lost wartime submarine.

On this day 130 years ago, tragedy struck in Newbury.

Newbury’s Elizabethan Shaw House is to get a new Tudor garden.

Rehearsals are now underway for the next production by Resurrection Players.

The Blue Plaque scheme illustrates Newbury’s rich heritage and commemorates residents and businesses throughout the ages.

From frozen pitches to fire - we take a look back at the changing face of Faraday Road football ground.