Category Archives: Matters of Opinion

Matters of Opinion explores ideas on the relevance of past events and asks whether or not they can guide decisions on Wokingham’s future.

Great Britain: Changing into the 20th Century (Part Three and conclusion).

Joshua Allerton completes his look at changing Britain with the War’s role in women’s suffrage. It is commonly believed that the Great War gave women the vote, but Joshua provides a more complex argument. He completes this three part article … Continue reading

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Great Britain: Changing into the 20th Century (Part Two).

One of the lesser known stories of the changes which took place in Britain during the 20th century, was the widespread destruction of the Stately Home. Joshua Allerton in his second article, explains how the reigns of power changed hands … Continue reading

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Great Britain: Changing into the 20th Century (Part One)

The Great War was not just about loss and victory; we understand it to be Britain’s watershed of change during the 20th Century. But how much was the war responsible for the changes which took place in the Britain? Joshua Allerton … Continue reading

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The local historians who pointed to Wokingham’s Future

Edna Goatley passed away on Wednesday the 3rd April 2013 at the age 86 years. Her funeral takes place at Easthampstead Crematorium on Thursday 18th April at 11am. By Mike Churcher This is not an obituary, the Wokingham Times already … Continue reading

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