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History treasures revealed at village exhibition

History treasures revealed at village exhibition

History treasures revealed at village exhibition

10 March 2023

Go along and experience over 2,000 years of local history.


The fate of Newbury's forgotten warship

The fate of Newbury's forgotten warship

The fate of Newbury's forgotten warship

08 March 2023

Where it rests we do not know, but Newbury still remembers the sacrifice of all those onboard.


Village promises children Coronation mugs

Village promises children Coronation mugs

Village promises children Coronation mugs

07 March 2023

Bringing the past into the present.


What happened to this historic well?

What happened to this historic well?

What happened to this historic well?

23 February 2023

Interest currently surrounds the fate of a historic village well.


Blue plaque for pioneer of modern medicine

Blue plaque for pioneer of modern medicine

Blue plaque for pioneer of modern medicine

23 February 2023

Newbury Town Council is commemorating a leading academic who achieved ground-breaking discoveries in two main areas of physiology.


French school named after Second World War veteran

French school named after Second World War veteran

French school named after Second World War veteran

21 February 2023

The treasured bond between a quiet French village and a decorated English war veteran.


German POW who made West Berkshire his home

German POW who made West Berkshire his home

German POW who made West Berkshire his home

21 February 2023

Almost half a million German POWs stayed in Britain in the Second World War. This is the story of one of them.

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History talk on iconic Jack of Newbury

History talk on iconic Jack of Newbury

History talk on iconic Jack of Newbury

17 February 2023

A talk will be held on the legendary Newbury textile merchant.


Anniversary service for sunk Newbury warship

Anniversary service for sunk Newbury warship

Anniversary service for sunk Newbury warship

14 February 2023

A special service will be held for a forgotten piece of wartime history next month.


The bombing of Newbury, 80 years on

The bombing of Newbury, 80 years on

The bombing of Newbury, 80 years on

14 February 2023

It was an quiet day in Newbury when an unexpected German attack shook the town.

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School celebrates diamond anniversary

School celebrates diamond anniversary

School celebrates diamond anniversary

05 February 2023

The school kicked off the new year with a very special celebration.


D-Day veteran urges peace

D-Day veteran urges peace

D-Day veteran urges peace

02 February 2023

A World War Two veteran shares his fears of an escalation of the War in Ukraine.


Private collection tour at active American base

Private collection tour at active American base

Private collection tour at active American base

26 January 2023

Here is what we found.


Village celebrates 1950s themed open day

Village celebrates 1950s themed open day

Village celebrates 1950s themed open day

25 January 2023

It is taking place this weekend.


Group photo appeal for coronation children

Group photo appeal for coronation children

Group photo appeal for coronation children

17 January 2023

We want to hear from you.


School hosts afternoon tea and anniversary project

School hosts afternoon tea and anniversary project

School hosts afternoon tea and anniversary project

14 January 2023

The event is happening next week.


Annual ceremony for 'unique' local history

Annual ceremony for 'unique' local history

Annual ceremony for 'unique' local history

12 January 2023

A crowd gathered to remember the death of a local folk hero.

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Annual commemoration for executed riot leader

Annual commemoration for executed riot leader

Annual commemoration for executed riot leader

04 January 2023

The annual commemoration recalls a terrible time in West Berkshire's history.


Council approves Manor Barn demolition

Council approves Manor Barn demolition

Council approves Manor Barn demolition

23 December 2022

The district council have approved an application to demolish a historic structure.


Village pays tribute to Second World War code breaker

Village pays tribute to Second World War code breaker

Village pays tribute to Second World War code breaker

22 December 2022

Her family will be planting a memorial tree, and are inviting others to join them.


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