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history
chronology
See the Reading History Trail Timeline page giving historical events
| Prehistoric |
Human presence indicated by archaeological finds, eg flint axe, hand axe, flint tools, and a bronze age spear |
| Roman |
Archaeological finds include Roman pottery and coins |
| 1086 |
Tilehurst not mentioned in the Domesday Book- probably included with Reading |
| 1167 |
Mentioned by name as a hamlet called Tigelhurst |
| 14th Century |
Now named Tyghelhurst |
| 16th Century |
Now named Tylehurst |
| Early 1900s |
Four main areas of Tilehurst: St Michael's Church; The City; The Village; Tilehurst on Thames |
| Post WWI |
Housing developments started. Activity increased post-WWII |
updated:
26 may 03