About
An event is being organised to coincide with National Local History Month and also in memory of the late Peter Allen who passed away in May 2009. Hence the series of lectures is to be called “The Peter Allen Memorial Lectures.” The event is being organised by Thatcham Historical...
Tickets
All events are free, however, some venues have limited space and hence tickets are required for the following events: Thatcham Ephemera and Postcards; Genealogy of Thatcham families; A history of Thatcham. Tickets are free and available from The Family Bookshop, 58 The Broadway,...
History of St. Mary’s Church
Mr Bill Butler and the Rev. Tom Moffatt will present "A History of St. Mary’s Church." This will not only look at the history of the Church but also the wider historic events at the time.
Exhibition (2)
This exhibition will host not only local history groups but a variety of local community groups. Many of these are groups that the late Peter Allen was involved with. The exhibition will show wome of the work these groups are doing and allow you to gain a further insight and information on many of...
Thatcham Ephemera and Postcards
Graeme Stewart will present "Thatcham Ephemera and Postcards" in two 45 minutes sessions. Afterwards there will be a short, 20minute, session where visitors may bring their own items, postcards, etc. for Graeme and the team to look at and possibly help identify, or loan to Thatcham...
Genealogy of Thatcham families
This talk will be in four parts. Alf Wheeler will present two short talks on "the history of a Thatcham building" and "family history of the Wheelers." Sue Broughton will talk about the "family history of the Tulls" and after a short break, Councillor Stephanie...
A history of Thatcham
Dr Nick Young will present "A history of Thatcham" which will cover the highlights of Thatchams rich past and will include old photographs and postcards. Mr Tony Higgott will then follow with the talk "How to get started in local history." This talk will show you how to get...
Exhibition (1)
This exhibition will host not only local history groups but a variety of local community groups. Many of these are groups that the late Peter Allen was involved with. The exhibition will show wome of the work these groups are doing and allow you to gain a further insight and information on many of...
The publication, Thatcham: an historic town in a changing world, will be made available to purchase at each event. It will retail for the standard price of £3.00, however, the publishers, 
