The excavations at High Wood in Harpsden have come to an end for another year (2018). This means that the post excavation work is now under way and will continue through much of the winter ready to start again next year. By size and weight the vast majority of finds are classified as CBM (Ceramic […]

Bridge showing fairy lights stuck across bridge with lumps of gum There has been much in the press on this subject, but actual factual information on the situation seem to be in rather short supply. A few facts, as I understand and recall them from my working time in conservation, may help to get a

On 16th June, sixteen Group members met our local guide Audrey Long at the Red Lion Hostelry in the centre of historic Blewbury. Bright sunshine and gardens decked out in flowers (ready for the Gardens Open Day the following Sunday) greeted us, as well as a local, very knowledgeable metal detectorist. He gave us a

Kelmscott Manor gave specific instructions on the route and the size of the coach but instead of a 33 seat coach 28 members and friends boarded a 54 seat and set off on the journey. Soon we were passing Reading as we travelled along the M4 instead of the A417 as advised but to our

Digging will start on the Roman site at Highwood again on Friday March 16th. From then on there will be a session every second week and each session will last for five days The site is to the South-west of Harpsden near the Bottle and Glass public house. The site itself is wooded and quite

This is a view of the rear yard of the Catherine Wheel in Hart Street. The brick wall on the right belongs to the lodging range of the adjoining Old White Hart, built in 1530 and Grade II* listed. For reasons unknown to the writer a large section of this Tudor brick wall was painted

A number of our members will remember Francis Sheppard, who died peacefully at Tower House, Shiplake, on 22nd January, at the age of 96. You may even have a copy of his book about Brakspear’s Brewery on your shelf, but may be unaware of the extent of his achievements as a historical scholar.  Francis studied at King’s

Another information panel, No. 4, about Henley’s past has been unveiled at Singers Park Unveiled in early December, this latest visitor information panel, recording the history of the river crossing here in Henley was researched by HA&HG member Viv Greenwood. Of special local interest, is the comparison between the wooden bridge, as shown in the