Tadley and District History Society (TADS)


TADS recently published the illustrated foldout leaflet HISTORIC TADLEY,
which was made available at Tadley Library and other local outlets.
Here is a link to a four page pdf version in A4 format.

HISTORIC TADLEY leaflet – click here


With the current interest in the proposed housing development in south Tadley,
here is a link to the recent TADS Paper on the Portway Roman road which runs close to the development.

The Portway and other Roman Roads in the Tadley area

And here is a link to a short video produced by TADS on the Portway’s route in south Tadley:

TADS’s Portway video


UPCOMING EVENTS

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12A short history of Aldermaston and the Nuclear Weapons Programme - Garry George
20:00 - 21:00

A short history of Aldermaston and the Nuclear Weapons Programme - Garry GeorgeTime: 20:00 - 21:00
For 75 years AWE has proudly played a role of critical national importance, helping to deliver the UK's nuclear deterrent. In 1950 Aldermaston became the site of the UK government's atomic weapons programme, initially named 'High Explosive Research’, under the supervision of British Manhattan Project veteran William Penney. Join Garry George to hear an overview of AWE's rich history. Heath End Village Hall
5 Heath End Road, Tadley, RG26 5HE
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13'It Takes the Biscuit' - A History of Biscuit Making in Reading, Berks - Nigel Crompton
20:00 - 21:00

'It Takes the Biscuit' - A History of Biscuit Making in Reading, Berks - Nigel CromptonTime: 20:00 - 21:00
Commencing with a description of the history of biscuits from ancient times, we then look at Reading through the centuries as far as biscuit making is concerned. Three main companies are discussed in depth: their rise and later decline. A large number of biscuit varieties are mentioned which those of a certain age will remember, When the opportunity permits a number of artefacts are brought along to add to the presentation and usually lead to memories. Heath End Village Hall
5 Heath End Road, Tadley, RG26 5HE
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The Life of Edwina Mountbatten - Richard Anderson
20:00 - 21:00
The Life of Edwina Mountbatten - Richard AndersonTime: 20:00 - 21:00
Edwina was married to Lord Louis Mountbatten and was one of the wealthiest women in Britain. She had a very hard start to life but once she moved to London she was the darling of the social set - World War II put an end to all that and she became one of the hardest working women of her age.  Richard will tell us how she changed her life and helped save thousands of lives. Heath End Village Hall
5 Heath End Road, Tadley, RG26 5HE
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