The Maltings, 1905
12,000 Searchable pages added!
I am delighted to announce that our library of Hop Leaf Gazettes & Staff Newsletters from 1926-1964 has just been posted in fully searchable format! A unique record of the Social History of Reading. 1st section HERE
VE Day, Family Tribute
Our family suffered many casualties of various wars, but on this special day I would like to honour 2 sets of brothers. CLICK HERE to see their stories and that of others who died as a result of those wars:
Simonds ‘Pedigree’ of 1926 now on-line
This beautiful manuscript ‘Family Tree’ was produced in 1926 by the Royal College of Heralds! HERE:
New image of Drays
Chris Gould sent me this lovely image! We did extensive repairs to the image and he used a microscope to decipher the words ‘Southern Railway’ on the sign. So we now know it is a delivery to the Bonded stores at Reading Station. Thanks to the ‘sleuths’ out there!
BBC Radio Berkshire – Interview
I was interviewed on Brewery History this morning by Kirsten Walker just after the 10.00 am news. To listen, click HERE and go to 07.30 for the 1st session.
Staff outing to Kent – 1920’s?
I have just received this lovely post card, printed in Dover. Can anybody please date it or identify any images?
90th Anniversary of Simonds Farsons, Malta
The Willis Museum, Basingstoke, April 11th
I was honoured to be invited to speak about ‘The Simonds Family of Reading’ and their connections to Basingstoke. The presentation is below.read more…
On a Personal Note:
My lovely niece has contracted the little known and even less understood Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma. If you would like to know more of her or of this cancer, or even to contribute to its cure, please click HERE: