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What was the impact of World War One on Wokingham in 1914? Here is a short film which shows the losses from August to December 1914. There were far more from around the Borough, but these are taken from Wokingham’s … Continue reading →

Research into Wokingham’s fallen started in 2011 and after three years, the information was presented to the people on Sunday 14th Septmeber, 2014. We had also invited the descendants of 20 of the fallen and were lucky enough to receive … Continue reading →

Today is Wokingham’s Heritage Day and this year we examine the research put together by many of Wokingham’s local history people. However, there is much more to the day, with a special focus on today’s children and lots for them … Continue reading →

 Six brothers of Emmbrook’s Potter family joined the Great War. Only three returned home and two badly injured. Anna Matthews is the Great Grand Niece of the Potter brothers; her Great Grandmother was their sister Bertha. Anna share’s her thoughts of the … Continue reading →

The mass slaughter on a new industrial scale in the 1914-18 war has haunted me from my childhood days. From an early age I was aware of the long shadow of all those deaths. As a young boy I skirted … Continue reading →

Here is a short summary of the main events of The Great War and links have been added to explain them in greater detail. 1914. On the 28th June 1914, the Austria-Hungarian Empire’s Archduke Franz Ferdinand, was murdered by Gavrilo … Continue reading →

Names on St Sebastian’s Roll of Honour: Whilst St Sebastian’s does not have a War Memorial in the church, there are a number of CWGC graves in the churchyard and the Rector ensures that the names from the Roll of … Continue reading →

The Wokingham Centenary Poppy Appeal The First World War Centenary Year has finally arrived. Throughout 2014, we will witness many events which mark this 100th anniversary whereby the nation’s newspapers, TV, radio and social media, will examine every aspect of … Continue reading →