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George Henry PRICE, Poulterer 52 Peach Street (1857 – 1925)
We're very grateful for the article provided by Diane Johansen in which she tells us about her Great Grand Uncle's… Read more…
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BBC's 'Birdsong' and the story of the miners in The Great War
Birdsong has completed its two episodes on the BBC. Author, Sebastian Faulkes tells us of a story about a soldier… Read more…
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Members of the tragic Hills Nicholson family to visit Wokingham
USA born Victor Nicholson is the grandson of Lt Colonel E Hills Nicholson and will be visiting Wokingham in March… Read more…
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Great Britain: Changing into the 20th Century (Part One)
The Great War was not just about loss and victory; we understand it to be Britain's watershed of change during… Read more…
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1919 Victory ! Wokingham celebrates.
Local Historian, Jim Bell unearths this extensive coverage of Wokingham's Armistice Celebrations: "On Saturday, Wokingham duly celebrated the peace. The… Read more…
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Bearwood Roll of Honour, St Catherine’s Church.
Every now again we come across seemingly small pieces of information, which suddenly provides insights into the changing attitude to… Read more…
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BBC Radio Berkshire interview with Wokingham Remembers
On the 13th September 2014, Wokingham Remembers was invited to discuss its findings since its launch in 2011. The stories… Read more…
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Review of Heritage Day – September 14th, 2014
Research into Wokingham's fallen started in 2011 and after three years, the information was presented to the people on Sunday… Read more…
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Wokingham to launch local Poppy Appeal events
The Wokingham Centenary Poppy Appeal The First World War Centenary Year has finally arrived. Throughout 2014, we will witness many… Read more…
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Welcome to Wokingham's Halloween !
Aside from the plastic pumpkins, fancy dress witches, sweets and latent threats which accompany the Trick or Treater, there lies… Read more…
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Tag Archives: Remembrance
Remembrance Day – The Incredible Story
Written by Mike Churcher As we stand for the first of the two minute’s silence at 11 am, we try to contemplate those who fought and fell during all wars in all circumstances. The second minute is spent thinking about … Continue reading
Bearwood Roll of Honour, St Catherine's Church.
Every now again we come across seemingly small pieces of information, which suddenly provides insights into the changing attitude to the war. At first it was about glory, fighting for one’s country, beating the Bosch and still be back in … Continue reading
A family reunites for Alfred Hurdwell.
Although we are still adding the names of the Wokingham Fallen to our website, we have already witnessed our first reunion of two members of the Hurdwell family who were introduced to each other via Wokingham Remembers. Heather White had … Continue reading