Nostalgia

This May will mark 80 years since the Second World War ended.

A full house gathered in Kingsclere on Friday (April 4) to hear an enlightening talk by Lieutenant General James Bashall.

Visitors to Greenham Control Tower marked 25 years yesterday (Tuesday) since the Common returned to public use after decades of military occupation.

Thatcham Town Council is hosting a Best of British Market to celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day.

Members of Newbury District Field Club heard a topical presentation this week on how Newbury ‘solved’ the housing crisis in the 20th century.

Shaw House opened its doors to the public on Saturday (March 8) for its 17th century themed day.

A memorial service has been held to mark the sinking of Newbury’s lost wartime submarine.

On this day 130 years ago, tragedy struck in Newbury.

Newbury’s Elizabethan Shaw House is to get a new Tudor garden.

Rehearsals are now underway for the next production by Resurrection Players.

The Blue Plaque scheme illustrates Newbury’s rich heritage and commemorates residents and businesses throughout the ages.

From frozen pitches to fire - we take a look back at the changing face of Faraday Road football ground.

We delve into our archives to see what was going on 10 years ago, 25 years ago and 50 years ago this week.

From Kooky Clown at a Newbury nursery to a Tadley boyband’s X Factor exit - here’s what we found in our files this week.

As the Newbury Real Ale Festival prepares to celebrate its 20th birthday, we take a look back at the years gone by.

Thousands of people lined the 30 mile route of a military convoy to mark Armed Forces Day.

We delve into our archives to see what was going on 10 years ago, 25 years ago and 50 years ago this week.

Two German Jews came to Newbury to escape the Nazis in a story echoing modern-day struggles for refugees.

“D-Day has come,” proclaimed a special BBC broadcast on June 6, 1944.

Thousands of troops landed at Gold Beach in Normandy on June 6, 1944.