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- Mar 29
- 7 min
When Britain Dug Deep to Stop a Nazi Rampage
New discovery at Thatcham echoes Berkshire's last stand against the Nazis.
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- Nov 19, 2022
- 4 min
The German POW who stayed in Berkshire
Almost half a million German prisoners of war were detained across Britain in WW2. This is the story of one of those men.
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- Jul 31, 2022
- 4 min
Echoes of West Berkshire's Military Past
Exploring the various military ruins in the West Berkshire area.
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- Jul 8, 2022
- 9 min
From Berkshire Boy to Hollywood Heavyweight
This Hollywood filmmaker started his career making a silent film about a grisly West Berkshire landmark.
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- Apr 12, 2022
- 3 min
When the Nazis Bombed Thatcham
The Nazis bombed Thatcham worse than Newbury during the summer of 1940. Find out why...
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- Mar 21, 2022
- 3 min
Newbury Connection Spotted in London?
A relic found in a London pub recalls a famous Newbury wine merchant.
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- Mar 15, 2022
- 2 min
The Mystery of The Plough Inn
This abandoned pub has a hidden tragic past.
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- Jan 13, 2022
- 2 min
Coopers Crescent: The Story of a Thatcham Street
Ever wondered about the story behind a street name? Coopers Crescent in Thatcham has a fascinating one!