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Newbury Canal early 1900s
Newbury The Broadway early 1900s
Newbury Bartholomew Street Edwardian period
Boulter's Lock, River Thames, Maidenhead, BerkshireEntrance to Boulter's Lock, River Thames, Maidenhead, Berkshire - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J
Cookham Dean / Berks / 1920Cookham Dean, Berkshire: Thames ferry Date: 1920
Uffington White HorseThe famous White Horse of Uffington, Berkshire, probably the oldest example of such a figure, believed to ascribe the victory of Alfred over the Danes in 871 AD
Land Rover advertisement, 1960Advertisement for Land Rover showing a photograph of it in use to travel over rough terrain during the work on the new Slough - Maidenhead by-pass in 1960. Date: 1960
Maidenhead bridge & Skindles hotelThe riverside town of Maidenhead in Berkshire showing the seven-arched bridge constructed in 1772 and the famous Skindles hotel, known in former days as the Orkney Arms
The Huntley and Palmers Works at ReadingThe Huntley and Palmers Biscuit Factory at Reading, Berkshire
Reading, Royal County of Berkshire - Tram on the Bath Road, advertising the Heelas Store on Broad Street (now John Lewis). Date: 1907
The Copper Horse - Windsor Great Park, Windsor, BerkshireThe Copper Horse by Sir Richard Westmacott (1775-1856) - marking the end of the Long Walk at Snow Hill in Windsor Great Park, Berkshire Date: circa 1910s
The Village, Theale, BerkshireThe Village, Theale, Reading, near Tilehurst, Berkshire, England. Date: 1910s
Wellington College, Crowthorne, BerkshireWellington College, Crowthorne, near Sandhurst, Berkshire, England. Showing the chapel Date: 1910s
Bray near Maidenhead, BerkshireThe village of Bray near Maidenhead, Berkshire. The Hinds Head pub (at rear) is now owned and run by Heston Blumenthal and The Ringers (on right) is now his celebrated restaurant The Fat Duck
Union Workhouse, Wokingham, BerkshireThe Wokingham Union workhouse, Berkshire. The workhouse, opened in 1850 on Barkham Road, Wokingham, later became Wokingham Hospital
Flying for the Summer Week-end by C. E. TurnerIllustration from 1928 by C.E. Turner reflecting the growing rise of civilian flying in the 1920s. The caption reads, ...only last month there was a house-party at which the ten guests
Railway Station, Tilehurst, BerkshireRailway Station, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, England. Great Western Railway Date: 1905
Bisham Abbey Manor House, Berkshire, England. The existing house is built around an ancient preceptory built by the Knights Templar who owned the manor in the 13th century Date: Medieval
Church at ArdingtonHoly Trinity Church, Ardington, Berkshire after restoration work carried out by Joseph Clarke in 1846. Included in the drawing is the churchyard & graves
White Horse Hill, Berkshire
Swans, Windsor Bridge, HenleyMute swans feed from a pontoon near the Windsor Bridge across the River Thames, Henley, Berkshire, UK. First published The Sunday Times Date: 1989
Attwells Memorial Fountain - Caversham Road, Reading, Berkshire. The drinking fountain is in memory of Frank Attwells, who was mayor of Reading in 1892 and died during his year of office
No. 1 War Hospital, Reading, BerkshireRear view of the entrance to the No. 1 War Hospital, Reading, Berkshire - the First World War deployment of Reading Union Workhouse. Several uniformed soldiers can be seen, one on crutches
The Berkshire County Asylum, Moulsford, WallingfordThe Berkshire County Lunatic Asylum at Moulsford, near Wallingford. Later known as the Berkshire Mental Hospital, it was renamed Fairmile Hospital in 1948
Basildon Park / E DayesBasildon Park, Berkshire: the seat of Sir Francis Sykes
Abingdon / Berks / PalmerAbingdon, Berkshire: a view of the river
Bell Pub, WalthamThe Bell Inn, Waltham St. Lawrence, Berkshire
Mapledurham Lock, Berkshire. Date: 1906
A Modern Shopping Precinct - Nicholsons Walk, Maidenhead, Berkshire Date: circa 1980s
At Boulter's Lock, Maidenhead. Date: 1913
Drake & Mount Ltd shopfront - Pet Food StoreDrake & Mount Ltd, High Street, Bracknell - shopfront - Pet Food Store Date: mid 1930s
Dining Room, Windsor Castle, Windsor, Berkshire - Length of State Dining Room. Part of Box 247 Boswell Collection. Date: circa 1900
Sitting on the grass - Long Walk - Windsor Castle, BerkshireSitting on the grass before the last section (and gates) of the Long Walk at Windsor Castle, Berkshire, England. Date: early 1950s
No. 2 (Battle) War Hospital, Reading, BerkshireStaff and patients in Ward A13 at the No. 2 War Hospital, Reading, Berkshire - the First World War deployment of Battle School, Cranbury Road, Reading
Motorcycle FootballA daily game of motorcycle football being played at Pangbourne, Berkshire
Residence of William H. Clarke - Stockbridge, MassachusettsResidence of William H. Clarke and the Valley from Ice Glen Mountain - Stockbridge, Massachusetts, USA. Villa Virginia - one of the last Berkshire Cottages to be built in the Mediterranean Revival
The River Thames - Ankerwyke, Wraysbury, Bell Weir Lock. Close by is the The Ankerwycke Yew, an ancient yew tree close to the ruins of St Marys Priory
Fonthill VisitedAdmiral Nelson visits William Beckford at Fonthill, Berkshire Date: 1801
Farrier at his ForgeA farrier and his boy apprentice in a forge in Reading, Berkshire, England
Theale Post Office and Rose Court early 1900s
Quadrangle, Eton College, Windsor, Berkshire - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J
River Thames, George and Dragon Inn, Wargrave, BerkshireRiver Thames with George and Dragon Inn at Wargrave, Berkshire - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J
Tilting in canoes at Wargrave Regatta on the River Thames in Wargrave in Berkshire. Date: 1901
Schoolboys at Eton College, Eton, Windsor, Berkshire. Date: 1920s
Whistley Bridge House, Whistley Green, Reading, EnglandWhistley Bridge House, Whistley Green, Reading, near Wokingham, Berkshire, England. Date: 1900s
Boys from St Benets Home, Caversham, ReadingBoys from the St Benets Home at 11 Kidmore End Road, Emmer Green, Caversham, near Reading, Berkshire. The home was opened in 1905 by the Waifs and Strays Society. Date: 1920s
Reading, Berkshire - Cross Street from Broad Street - A view of Thomas Flemings Olde Curiosity Shoppe, selling antique furniture, China, Pictures & Workd of Art. Date: circa 1886
Newbury, BerkshireThe Market Place at Newbury, Berkshire, on a busy day. Date: 1890s
Spoking a WheellA wheelwright fitting spokes to the hub of a wheel, Berkshire, England. Date: 1930s
Wayland Smiths Cave, Berkshire, England. Formerly an underground chamber of some prehistoric king or priest. Wayland was a mythical smithy who made invincible swords. Date: BC
Reading War Hospital, Reading, BerkshireDuring the First World War, the Reading Union workhouse (opened 1867) on Oxford Road, Reading, Berkshire, was used as a military hospital
Wallingford Union Childrens Cottage Homes, BerkshireThe Wallingford Unions cottage homes on Wantage Road, Wallingford, Berkshire. Cottage homes were established by some poor law authorities to house pauper children away from the workhouse
Union Workhouse, Easthampstead, BerkshireA distant view of the Easthampstead Union workhouse, Berkshire, opened in about 1836, in buildings adapted from former almshouses
Boats at Boulters Lock, Berkshire, 1907Photograph showing the crowd of boats queuing for Boulters Lock, Berkshire, on Ascot Sunday, 1907. The day this picture was taken 1300 boats passed through the lock
Cliveden Reach, River Thames, 1908Photograph showing three ladies punting on the River Thames at Cliveden Reach, Berkshire, 1908
HALFWAY HOUSE TOLLThis striking-looking building, known as the Halfway House, is an old Tollhouse and a well-known landmark on the Bath Road (A4) between Hungerford and Newbury
Maidenhead 1950SA view of the silvery river Thames at Maidenhead, Berkshire, one of the best known and popular up-river resorts
Windsor / Vintage Car 1916An excursion to Windsor
Burnham Beeches, BucksA woodland area near Slough, Berkshire, famed for its magnificent beech and other trees : a countrywoman and her dog are collecting firewood
Photograph of Golden Farmer PH, Bracknell, Berkshire. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Left Face on view of the pub
Roll call of Etonians on 4 June, Eton School, BerkshireRoll call of Etonians on 4 June, Eton School, near Windsor, Berkshire -- a special occasion at this famous public school, with a procession of boats, ending with a firework display. Date: 1922
Chemistry Laboratory at Eton College, BerkshireBoys being taught in the Chemistry Laboratory at Eton College, Berkshire. Date: circa 1905
Dog Dentist 1930SGirls watching a dog undergoing a dental check at Bellmead Kennels, Old Windsor, Berkshire, England (the Country Annexe of Battersea Dogs Home). Date: early 1930s
England / WindsorA lovely scene, with mothers and children on the banks of the River Thames, looking towards Windsor Castle, Windsor, Berkshire, England. Date: 1950s
Thames at PangbourneA famous stretch of the River Thames at Pangbourne, Berkshire, England. Date: 1950s
DATCHET - 1906Level Crossing Datchet Berkshire
Eton College, Eton, BerkshireEton College, Eton, Windsor, Berkshire, England. Showing the headmasters room Date: 1910s
Shop Signs / UmbrellaThis umbrella sign advertises an umbrella makers in Reading, Berkshire
Eton / Shopping StreetEton, near Windsor, Berkshire - a street of shops
The magnificent Reading Town Hall, Reading, Berkshire - designed by Victorian architect Alfred Waterhouse (1830-1905). Date: circa 1990s
Maidenhead, Berkshire - Nicholsons Walk Shopping CentreMaidenhead, Berkshire, England - Nicholsons Walk Shopping Centre. Date: 1980s
A general view of Wargrave Regatta on the River Thames in Wargrave in Berkshire, relaxing in long rowing boats. Date: 1901
Miss Renee Merandon du Plessis (1916 - 2007), later The Hon. Mrs Langton Iliffe. Responsible with for rescuing and restoring Basildon Park in Berkshire. 1938
The Hon. Mrs Langton Iliffe, formerly Miss Renee Merandon du Plessis (1916-2007), responsible with for rescuing and restoring Basildon Park in Berkshire. 1939
Poulsens river club at DatchetDouble page spread from The Bystander showing the new Poulsens club at Datchet with seemingly the whole of London society having a jolly time
The Town Hall, Reading, Berkshire - with the Statue of Queen Victoria and St. Laurences Church. Date: circa 1900s
Irish Guards, WindsorIrish Guards marching on parade at Windsor Castle, Berkshire Date: 1989
Nell Gwyns House Antiques Shop, Windsor - 1977Nell Gwyns House Antiques Shop, Church Street, Castle Hill, Windsor, Berkshire. Date: 1977
In the Moat Gardens, Windsor Castle, Berkshire. Date: circa 1980s
Marks & Spencer, Broad Street, Reading, Berkshire - Bus stop. Date: 1980s
The Maiwand Lion - Forbury Gardens, Reading, Berkshire. The statue was named after the Battle of Maiwand and was erected in 1884 to commemorate the deaths of 329 men from the 66th (Berkshire)
Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II - presentation of sceptreRoyal Wedding cake made by Huntley & Palmers (of Reading, Berkshire) for Princess Elizabeth (later Queen Elizabeth II) on the occasion of her marriage to Phillip Mountbatten
Fort Belvedere, WindsorA view of Fort Belvedere in Windsor Great Park, Berkshire. Workmen are constructing a sun bath house for the Prince of Wales and Wallis Simpson. Date: 1930s
Royal Ascot Gold Cup Winner Bomba in 1909