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Shaw House: Berkshire’s Hidden Gem
With Sarah Sommerville
The Elizabethan mansion at Shaw has many fascinating stories to tell. Built from the profits of the cloth trade in 1581, it has since enjoyed visits from royalty, including Elizabeth I and Charles I, as well as being the setting for Civil War skirmishes and accommodation for soldiers during World Wars. Later, Shaw House became a school for local pupils. Now in the 21st century, following over £6 million of conservation and restoration, which revealed many secrets, the house is a visitor attraction and business and conference centre.
Ticket price includes tea/coffee and cake after the talk. Pre-booking preferred, but you can also pay at the door, if there are spaces.
This talk is organised by Berkshire Family History Society, a registered charity number 283010.
Image reproduced with grateful thanks to West Berkshire Council
The Elizabethan mansion at Shaw has many fascinating stories to tell. Built from the profits of the cloth trade in 1581, it has since enjoyed visits from royalty, including Elizabeth I and Charles I, as well as being the setting for Civil War skirmishes and accommodation for soldiers during World Wars. Later, Shaw House became a school for local pupils. Now in the 21st century, following over £6 million of conservation and restoration, which revealed many secrets, the house is a visitor attraction and business and conference centre.
Ticket price includes tea/coffee and cake after the talk. Pre-booking preferred, but you can also pay at the door, if there are spaces.
This talk is organised by Berkshire Family History Society, a registered charity number 283010.
Image reproduced with grateful thanks to West Berkshire Council
Thursday 10 Aug 23
The Centre for Heritage and Family History, 2nd Floor, Reading Central Library, Abbey Square, Reading, Berkshire RG1 3BQ
2 - 3.30pm£5
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