If you are in any way interested in local history, as a researcher
or as a resident who wishes to know more about your locality, the
Berkshire Local History Association (BLHA) is there to help you.
Learn about the BLHA or maybe read the
latest Newsletter,
see Journal contents lists,
submit and answer Queries and
find out about events of the BLHA and its member societies in the Diary.
Read about the Judith Hunter Prize

This picture is courtesy
of the Vale and Downland Museum, Wantage, photographic archive and
dates from about 1930. The title is 'Carting Sheaves' in East Hendred
not far from Wantage, North Berkshire.

Museum of English Rural Life
Research and Projects - An important element of programmes at MERL focus on research and project activity. This involves initiating new museum projects to promote collections and audience development work or supporting use of MERL’s collections and expertise to contribute to teaching and research. Many of our projects attract external funding or include working in partnership with academics, other organisations and networks.
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Find out how to become a member yourself
or find a local history society for
your town or village.
If you need to get in touch, you will find the contact
details of
the various committee members of the BLHA listed
See a list of links to
other useful websites |