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Local History

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.


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A spotlight on

Records for over 800 schools

Records for over 800 schools

Records of the Upper Navigation

Records of the Upper Navigation

Building locks and weirs on the River Thames

Building locks and weirs on the River Thames

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Latest Galleries

Inside Victorian Broadmoor

Inside Victorian Broadmoor
Stories from England's first Criminal Lunatic Asylum

For the Welfare of the Insane Poor

For the Welfare of the Insane Poor
A History of Fair Mile Hospital 1870-2003

The Berkshire County Council Portrait Collection

The Berkshire County Council Portrait Collection
The Great and the Good from County Government

The Berkshire Echo

The Berkshire Echo 58
January 2012: The Berkshire Militia - Mutiny in the Forbury - A Dishonest Off...