‘Bracknell’s Great War’
By Andrew Radgick
Andrew Radgick, History Officer of The Bracknell Forest Society, has spent four years researching the local men listed on the War Memorials across Bracknell Forest Borough. He is giving a series of talks to recount some of the stories and experiences of these men, including extracts of personal letters and eye-witness accounts.
Forthcoming talks:
· 7:30pm, Wednesday 29th October, at Brownlow Hall, Newell Green Warfield, RG42 6AB.
· 2pm, Friday 31st October, at St. Peters Church, Hatchet Lane, Cranbourne, SL5 8RR.
· 8pm, Monday 3rd November, at South Hill Park Arts Centre, Ringmead, Bracknell, RG12 7PA.
· 8pm, Thursday 6th November, at The Morgan Centre, Wellington Road, Crowthorne, Berkshire, RG45 7LD.
· 8pm, Friday 14th November, at Sandhurst Community Centre, Yorktown Road, Sandhurst, GU47 9BJ.
Copies of Andrew’s Book, Bracknell’s Great War Fallen, price £20, will be available to purchase at the talks.
Contact: Andrew Radgick, Tel: 01344 862683.
Looked through the two volumes that have just appeared in Bracknell Library. What brilliant and thorough research, particularly the family lives and accounts of work, location and local geography. Thank you for producing such a wonderful legacy.