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Reading Local Studies Library

Various sources available for those interested in discovering more about local history, e.g.:

  • old Ordnance Survey maps
  • Directories of Reading
  • Berkshire censuses, held on microfilm

Visitors welcome; advisable to book in advance for microfilm

Arborfield Local History Society Learn about the main families, estates and buildings
Berkshire Archaeological Society Amateur society with monthly meetings and extensive library
Berkshire Archaeology Research Group Programme of meetings, visits and research
Berkshire Family History Society  
Berkshire Local History Association  
Berkshire Record Office Established in 1948 to locate and preserve records relating to the county of Berkshire and its people
Berkshire Villages  
Counties of Britain Local company selling John Cary reproduction maps
Frith Photos Photographs of Tilehurst (and UK-wide) from yesteryear
GEN UKI Berkshire Genealogical research information about Berkshire
History of Berkshire  
History of Reading  
Huntley & Palmers Collection Archives formed by the famous Reading biscuit company during its 150 year history. Now housed by Reading Museum and University
Katesgrove Schoolroom
Reading RG1 2NL
Established in 1988 to support the teaching of history
Local Heritage Initiative Funds local projects that offer public benefits.
Museum of Reading The hands-on galleries at the Museum of Reading display a fascinating range of objects, from Reading's unique copy of the Bayeux Tapestry to Roman Mosaics
Old Maps An 1883 map is available online - search for Tilehurst
Reading History Trail Extensive site on history, people, places etc
Reading University Library Members of the public are welcome to use any of the Library sites for reference and private study

Royal Berkshire History

 
Southcote History Archive  
West Berkshire Heritage Service West Berks council pages
email tilehurst.net
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