Talks
All talks take place in the Cherry Hall, with tickets on the door at £3.00.
We also produce an occasional mini mag full of interesting articles which is sent out to members in some of the months when there are no meetings.
Below is a list of dates and talks planned so far for 2026, all held on Wednesdays at 19.30
| 18th March | History of Tithe Barns, with local examples. | Joseph Roger |
| 15th April | The White Hart, emblem of Richard II. | Jane Card |
| 20th May | Berkshire and South Oxon churches: hidden gems & stories. | Catherine Sampson |
| There are no meetings in June , July or August but members will receive a mini mag during this time. | ||
| 16th September | TBC | |
| 21st October | TBC | |
| 18th November | TBC | |
Displays in the Village Hall Heritage Centre/Foyer
The group is also responsible for the changing exhibitions in the Village Hall Foyer, which currently houses displays on the name “Harwell” and on hares in history and art, (!), A.E.R.E., whose 80th anniversary is this year, and John of Harwell, Bishop of Bath and Wells in the late 1300s.
Displays for the Platinum Jubilee of Elizabeth II 2022 and Coronation of Charles III 2023:
Work in progress includes research on the Geering Almshouses, the Harwell Site, Harwell’s schools, and the church’s monuments.
It’s hoped to stage an exhibition, our fourth, in late 2026 or 2027.
Short tours have been given to visiting American descendants of Sir Roger of Harwell, elder brother of John, Bishop of Bath and Wells.
The group is dreadfully short of researchers – if there is anyone out there who can help, PLEASE get in touch!
If there is anyone out there who is knowledgeable on the history of St. Matthew’s in particular? The HPHG sends grateful thanks to Tony Hughes for his invaluable help to date, but any other information would be welcome.
Please contact us on harwellhistorygroup@outlook.com