In a special talk, outside the monthly programme of the HAHG, members and others welcomed Lady Carnarvon, of Highclere Castle (‘Downton Abbey’), to the Chantry House in Henley on Friday 16th September. Her talk was about the ‘Earl and the Pharaoh’, the title of her new book, and based on the family’s papers at Highclere. The […]

THE Henley Archaeological and Historical Group has launched a project on Henley in the Second World War, inviting contributions from its own members but also from the town generally. The idea is to present a picture of Henley and what life was like in its various aspects in the town and nearby villages. The period

Marie-Louise Kerr, known as “curator without a museum”, gave a lively talk to members of HAHG on 7th June in the Kings Arms Barn. Her topic was “Famous Local Folk: the Blue Plaques of South Oxfordshire”. Blue plaques commemorate people who were notable for their contributions in a wide range of spheres. Henley itself has a

Dr Janice Kinory, of the Historic Environment Image Resource (HEIR) project, spoke to the Henley Archaeological & Historical Group on 3 May in the Kings Arms Barn. HEIR is a project in Oxford University’s School of Archaeology. Its collection comprises some 35000+ photographic images, including lantern slides, glass negatives and 35mm slides, held by different parts

Ann Cottingham, who died on March 13th at her home in Shiplake at the age of 94, was an early active member of the Henley Archaeology and History Group (HA&HG), bringing to it energy and organising ability as well as knowledge and wisdom. Her background was artistic, involved with stage design at the Old Vic,

The 2022 AGM of the Henley Archaeological and Historical Group was held on 1st March in the Kings Arms Barn. Committee member Dr Michael Redley was elected Chairman, replacing John Whiting who retired after some years of excellent service to the Group. Other officer positions were taken by new committee members Dawn Murton (Secretary), David Boulton

The seventh edition of “A Walk Round Henley on Thames” has now been published as an Article on this website. Originally written in 1981 by Ann Cottingham, it has been revised again and brought up to date. It runs to 50 pages with original drawings and recent photographs. see: List of Articles