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Journey into Berkshire's Past
The BRO holds many unique collections that allow you to explore the County's history.
You may want to discover the history of your house or street, or have a broader interest in a place or feature. The countryside, the River Thames and the architecture of Berkshire are all represented in the archives.
The pages in this section highlight some of the things you can find out about.
Records for over 800 schools
Records of the Upper Navigation
Building locks and weirs on the River Thames
Latest Galleries
Inside Victorian BroadmoorStories from England's first Criminal Lunatic Asylum
For the Welfare of the Insane PoorA History of Fair Mile Hospital 1870-2003
The Berkshire County Council Portrait CollectionThe Great and the Good from County Government
The Berkshire Echo
The Berkshire Echo 58January 2012: The Berkshire Militia - Mutiny in the Forbury - A Dishonest Off...
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