Join us to hear more about our members activities over the last 12 months. More information to follow nearer the time. Visitors Welcome. Free Car Parking is available, but there are no car charging points on site.
A geological walk through Reading This afternoon walk provides an opportunity to discuss the impact of geology on the development of Reading through time. The objective of the trip is to look at the medieval to recent buildings, discussing the building practices and the source of the materials. Led by Dr Ross Garden, a respected…
14 September 2024 In partnership with the National Trust & Heritage Open Days Exhibits by Essex societies and industrial sites covering such industries as: agricultural engineering; public water supply; brick-making; metal windows; company villages Exhibition of woodcarving tools used by local master carver Bryan Saunders until his death in 1975. The Saunders Collection is a…
Evening talk by Dr Ross Garden Geologically, the original centre of Reading is sited at the confluence of the Kennet and Thames rivers on raised, well drained younger Thames river gravels. The local geology was inportant for the town; bricks might be considered the fourth B in association with beer, bulbs and biscuits. We will…
4th - 6th October 2024 One day Conference and two half days of visits Friday: Afternoon visit to Swansea Waterfront or Hafod Copperworks & Neath Abbey Ironworks Saturday: AGM, talks, award presentations, annual dinner Sunday: Morning visit to Big Pit or Blaenavon Ironworks Accommodation and Conference in City centre hotel Now open for booking Full…
