Monthly Archives: June 2010
Nideggen – What do we know about it?
Thatcham is twinned with Nideggen in Germany. So, what do we actually know about Nideggen? Nideggen is located on the River Rur, in the Eifel hills, 15km from Duren, in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia. It is also located at … Continue reading
St Thomas the Martyr and Bluecoats
St Thomas the Martyr seemed popular in Thatchams past – there was a Chapel built in his name as well as a Fair held in his honour. In 1222 King Henry III issued a fair to be held on the … Continue reading
Thatcham During the 1900′s
There were various improvements in services, new buildings and three recipients of the Victoria Cross in the 1900′s. Here is a brief timeline of events. 1902 During the Boer War William House was awarded the Victoria Cross 1905 Thatcham Police … Continue reading
Review of the Week – Thatcham Nature Discovery Centre
When the weather gets a bit sunnier and warmer, more and more people go out walking – whether it’s with dog, children or loved ones. The Thatcham Nature Discovery Centre is an excellent place to visit for any of the above reason – plus you get to see some lovely scenery and wildlife. Continue reading
Moan of the Week – Ungrateful Drivers
My moan this week is about ungrateful drivers – you know, those people who don’t acknowledge you after you’ve let them a) let them out b) let them into the queue ahead of you c) cut you up etc etc.
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The History of Thatcham Market
In 1125 King Henry I granted the manor of Thatcham to Reading Abbey. He let the Abbots run it and allowed them to run a market in the church on Sundays. This caused a rivalry between the men of Thatcham … Continue reading
Thatcham History – from 1540-1888
Thatcham had riots, various owners and a reoccurance of the plague during this time period. Here is a timeline for that period. 1540 after Reading Abbey was disolved, King Henry sold the Borough and Manor of Thatcham to Sir John … Continue reading
Review of the Week – Newbury Freecycle
I would wager a bet that not many people know about The Freecycle Network. It is an entirely nonprofit movement, with each group (or area) being run by a volunteer. It is also free to sign up to your local group. Continue reading
Moan of the Week – Dog Owners
Well, it seems that I am giving dog owners a bit of a rough ride, however I want to point out that I am also a dog owner myself! So I feel I am justified to have a rant about them if they are giving the rest of us a bad name. Continue reading
Thatcham as a Mesolithic Village
Thatcham is in the Guinness Book of Records as it is the oldest continuously inhabited place in Britain. In 1920 workmen discovered the remains of a Mesolithic village (for those who are interested, the Mesolithic period was in the Middle … Continue reading
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