The long life and many achievements of this remarkable Victorian lady, widely credited as the founder of a professional nursing service. Paul will talk about the people and place associated with her and look at the Crimea of today shortly before the Russian occupation in 2014. Share this […]

During World War II men of Rover Scout age were called up to serve in the armed forces. This is a little told story of their service to the country and scouting. Working in POW camps in Germany, on river Thames security duties and volunteering for SOE were […]

The Elizabethan mansion at Shaw, near Newbury has many fascinating stories to tell. Built from the profits of the cloth trade in 1551, it has since enjoyed visits from royalty including Queen Elizabeth I. The house is now a visitor attraction, business and conference centre.  Many of its […]

A Norman legacy in North East Hampshire, hidden amongst trees and often unnoticed by passersby and motorists. This talk will tell of the rise and fall of this monastic building, its architecture and its survival as a parish church, through, the unfailing patronage of Queen’s College Oxford. Share […]