Aldermaston photos, maps, books, memories francis frith. See availability the fine print guests that require a twin bed configuration, or a childs rollaway bed, or a petfriendly room, must contact the property prior to arrival as there is limited availability for each. There are 4 ways to get from reading to aldermaston by bus, train, taxi or car. Hinds head, aldermaston special rates 15 bedroom boutique inn. Memories of life at aldermaston atomic weapons establishment. However, mathews is reported to have claimed that he made. Response from hindsheadaldermaston, hinds head team at the hinds head.
Photos, maps, personal memories and local books of aldermaston. A photography of the street from the loosey showing petrol pump at the forge and before the loosey was extended. The hinds head hotel in wasing lane aldermaston berkshire in the 1950s dated by ebay seller. The aldermaston story and over 8 million other books are available for amazon kindle. Unfortunately, it was dug up by archaeologists just over the parish boundary in beenham the origin of the villages name is quite obvious if. These superbly detailed maps provide an authoritive and fascinating insight into the history and gradual development of our cities, towns and villages. Aldermaston court, berkshire, england aldermaston court is a country house and private park built in the victorian era for daniel higford davall burr with incorporations from a stuart house. Home next archive next collections next peter oldridges image collection next snowy aldermaston the hinds head 1 snowy aldermaston the hinds head 1 zoom. Memories of life at aldermaston atomic weapons establishment to be collected. The origin of the villages name is quite obvious if you think about it.
With fresh food, real ales on tap and 15 superb bedrooms, the pub promises a great place to dine, drink and stay. Hinds head accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival. Aldermaston west berkshire villagers relax, listen and. It was the largest demonstration london has seen this century.
The aldermaston mill was proving to be a drain on the wasing estate and its sale would seem to have been a sensible option. The club has played at awe aldermaston on the hampshireberkshire border since its establishment in 1952. Welcoming you to the wonderful berkshire countryside is the hinds head a beautifully restored 15th century coaching inn in aldermaston. The hinds head inn, aldermaston 19502 historic england. It is one of a handful of survivors of an ancient method of selling which involves the auctioneer in this case the local vicar taking bids for a pasture called church meadow whilst a candle with a horseshoe nail stuck though it burns. Book your aldermaston hotel online or contact direct. And its not just narrowboats these days, increasingly aldermaston wharf is the starting point for canoe trails.
Please note that these units are listed here because their boundaries covered the point location we hold for aldermaston. The village stands at the influx of the emborne to the kennet, 8 miles e of newbury. The a340 bridge was due to open on 12 may and the beenham lockside crescent bridge. History of the hinds head fullers pub and hotel in. Written history of the village is traced back at least as far as the 9th century ce. The pub dates from the 15th century, and was converted into a restaurant in the 1920s.
This was the third annual easter march organised by the campaign for nuclear disarmament cnd. Aug 09, 2008 fifty years ago, a generation marched on aldermaston to ban the bomb, and gave birth to the british protest song. Aldermaston hinds head circular walk, 4 miles, 1 hour, 20. Colin irwin talks to veterans of the movement who are still fighting the good fight. With fresh food, real ales on tap, the pub promises a great place to dine, drink and stay.
Its current name was inspired by the coat of arms of the forster family, which featured a hinds head. Aldermaston the street north side su 5965 103 the hinds head inn 25. It is southeast of the village nucleus of aldermaston in the english county of berkshire. Behind it is the village lockup, last used in 1865, when a drunk was locked up and burned himself to death. We tried 3 local pubs to book a sunday family lunch but all were fully booked. See why it was listed, view it on a map, see visitor comments and photos and share your own comments and photos of. It is the successor to the atomic weapons research establishment awre with its main site on the former raf aldermaston and has major facilities at burghfield, blacknest and rnad coulport. The birth of the british protest song the guardian. Snowy aldermaston the hinds head aldermaston history. Aldermaston court is a country house and private park built in the victorian era for daniel higford davall burr with incorporations from a stuart house. The finest rustic dining and accommodation in lancashire. It was awarded a single michelin star in the 20 edition of the michelin guide. The hinds head is a picture perfect pub with rooms in aldermaston, one of the finest country pubs near reading. The hinds head is a lovingly restored 15th century coaching inn in aldermaston, located in the beautiful berkshire countryside.
We decided to book a 1 night stay as we was attending our friends wedding down the road at wasing park. Explore, comment and contribute to fascinating collections of local history and heritage material including photos, documents, articles and personal stories. Go to beerinnprint for all your brewery history needs. Reserve a table at hinds head, aldermaston on tripadvisor. Restaurant amid the exposed beams and woodpanelled walls of this lovingly restored 15thcentury building, we serve spectacular food showcasing the skill, precision, flavour and originality youd expect from heston blumenthal and his team of accomplished chefs. Aldermaston history group study, record and share the history of the.
The historic hinds head inn at aldermaston is the current setting for a traditional candle and pin auction. Our food is freshly prepared by our skilled chefs and we offer a great range of beers, ciders, wines, and spirits. Dining at the hinds head when you dine at the hinds head, you can look forward to fresh, seasonal, locally sourced ingredients the very best of british produce in delightful dishes cooked to order by our talented team of chefs. Original menu and attentive service my wife had previously enjoyed lunch at the hinds head so she chose it as the venue for her birthday dinner. Reading to aldermaston 4 ways to travel via train, bus. Aug 25, 2014 the church of st mary the virgin at aldermaston is the second church.
About us the hinds head pub and hotel in aldermaston. Private events at the the hinds head, aldermaston, aldermaston. There are 4 ways to get from reading station to aldermaston by train, bus, taxi or car. Positioned in the village of aldermaston deep in the heart of the royal berkshire countryside, the hinds head is an attractive building with historical value, parts of which date back to the. Viamichelin and its partners allow you to book the hotel, bed and breakfast or apartment of your choice in just a few clicks. With fresh food, real ales on tap and 15 superb bedrooms to stay in, our pub is a wonderful place to dine, drink and stay. Pubs and inns, aldermaston hinds head, wasing lane 0. Lock up approximately 25 metres to north of hinds head inn is a grade ii listed building in aldermaston, west berkshire, england. It has been owned by chef heston blumenthal since 2004. Aldermaston has many interesting tales and traditions. The first, mentioned in the domesday survey, has disappeared, no part remains and the site a brief history of aldermaston church that can be found as an a4 sheet on the table in the porch of the church august 2014. Aldermaston wharf is close to the railway station with good connections to paddington in london, taking 55 minutes from london paddington, or minutes from reading railway station.
Aldermaston wharf is a small multiparish settlement centred 1. Royal air force aldermaston or more simply raf aldermaston is a former royal air force station located 8 miles km east of newbury, berkshire and 9. Many more places to stay on this page than any other site. On arrival the staff were very helpful and ever so friendly. The old malthouse is a grade ii listed building in aldermaston, west berkshire, england.
The hinds head hotel, pub and restaurant in aldermaston. Aldermaston article about aldermaston by the free dictionary. Aldermaston, or admiston, a village and a parish in bradfield district, berks. Our 15 boutique bedrooms give you the chance to wake up to the wonderful berkshire countryside in style. Berkshire 1966, p 259 a study and proposals for the restoration of the parkland landscape at wasing place, cobham resource consultants 1990 maps estate map, 1680s private collection j rocque, map of berkshire, 1761. The accommodation is built in historic architectural style and comprises 15 ensuite rooms. The aldermaston marches were antinuclear weapons demonstrations in the 1950s and 1960s, taking place on easter weekend between the atomic weapons research establishment at aldermaston in berkshire, england, and london, over a distance of fiftytwo miles, or roughly 83 km. Work delayed on aldermaston railway bridges bbc news. Steeped in traditional charm with its original oak beams, sluices and water wheel, the old mill, aldermaston, is a tranquil river setting in 20 acres of countryside making it one of the most picturesque venues in royal berkshire. The hinds head has an ideal location from which to explore the beautiful county of berkshire.
Nearby accommodation wedding accommodation in berks. While blumenthal was researching historical dishes, several were tested out at the. Aldermaston definition and meaning collins english dictionary. Are there any historical sites close to the hinds head. In the village of aldermaston, close to newbury in berkshire. Whatever the march may turn out to be, it had already by then called out a splendid array of. Private events at the the hinds head, aldermaston, aldermaston for family dinners and special celebrations, theres no better place to spend the evening than the hinds head. Lock up approximately 25 metres to north of hinds head. Situated in the village of aldermaston near reading, this beautiful red brick building dates back to the 1650s. Red brick with tiled roof, large central rendered gable with clock flanked by 2 gabled dormers with leaded casements. Reading station to aldermaston 4 ways to travel via. For commercial use of this photo, including use on another website, please visit and search for m5jjcf. Buy tickets for the hinds head, aldermaston much ado about nothing at hinds head uk. Awe are looking to piece together an online archive of workers at the nuclear plant.
Aldermaston history group study, record and share the history of the aldermaston area. Aldermaston was built for raf use in 19411942, and handed over to the eighth air force in 1942. Changing seasonally, our curated menus celebrate the best of traditional british cooking and reflect our chefs ongoing creative. Quick overnight stop over for a birthday party at the hinds head.
Francis frith the uks leading publisher of local photographs since 1860. The hinds head, aldermaston much ado about nothing uk. The hinds head inn is a grade ii listed building in aldermaston, west berkshire, england. The berkshirecountrysidefromaldermaston canal boating. The hinds head, also called the hinds head, is a gastropub in bray, berkshire. Despite the above comments i would definitely recommend staying here. Cross the a340 road and follow fishermans lane east for approximately 1 mile. History of the hinds head fullers pub and hotel in aldermaston.
Aldermaston wharf was the site of a fine roman villa, only the bathhouse of which has survived. Victoria history of the county of berkshire 4, 1924, pp 11415 n pevsner, the buildings of england. Welcome to the hinds head, home to delicious fresh food, a large variety of beers, ciders, wines and spirits, and bedrooms offering a home away from home. The history of the old mill can be traced back to the domesday survey of 1086. It is roughly equidistant from newbury, basingstoke and reading, centred 46 miles 74 km westby. Hinds head book your room for the hinds head hotel in on viamichelin. The following traffic incidents and congestion for aldermaston wharf have been reported by highways england, traffic scotland, traffic wales or transport for london tfl in the last two hours. Our latest design destination, the hinds head in aldermaston, nods to its literary heritage for a characterful touch.
Hinds head tadley book your hotel with viamichelin. The public house, the hinds head, formerly the pack horse and the congreve arms, was built in the 17th century. There as an additional income from the canal company of. The anglosaxon chronicles show that the ealdorman of berkshire had his country estate in the village.
In 1960, tens of thousands of people marched from the atomic weapons research establishment at aldermaston, berkshire, to trafalgar square. History of aldermaston in west berkshire historical. A picturesque village made famous by its unusually principled vicar, bray is about as british as it gets and nowhere more so than the hinds head, which has been serving the inhabitants and all manner of visitors since the 1400s, when it was first established as a hunting lodge and coaching inn. The kintburyandreturnfromaldermaston canal boating. Hinds head hinds head is a 4star venue located in proximity to jubilee fountain. Once a busy industrial canal wharf, aldermaston wharf is now a picture of tranquillity. Snowy aldermaston the hinds head 1 aldermaston history. Aldermaston is a football club based in aldermaston, berkshire, england. An old map of berkshire, handdrawn in 1840 for the renowned cartographic publisher samuel lewis. Located in the village of aldermaston near reading, this beautiful red brick building dates back to the 1650s.
Unfortunately, it was dug up by archaeologists just over the parish boundary in beenham. The walk commences at the hinds head, aldermaston village. Originally built as a coaching inn, the pub has had a few names in its long history, including the pack horse and the congreve arms. You can search for units that covered the particular location you are interested in by typing a postcode into our home page, or by using our historic maps section, zooming in, selecting the information option, and then clicking on your location. In line with government instructions, all fullers pubs and hotels will be temporarily closed until further notice. The forster family inherited nearby aldermaston court in the 1500s, and lived in the town for over 200 years. Select an option below to see stepbystep directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in. See why it was listed, view it on a map, see visitor comments and photos and share your own comments and photos of this building. Late change of speaker for next weeks meeting at hinds head. The hinds head had plenty of vacancies, this should have been a warning.
Hotels near aldermaston the hinds head aldermaston. History of aldermaston in west berkshire map and description. Select an option below to see stepbystep directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in rome2rios travel planner. She said that the staff were friendly and the service of a high standard so i made the booking with positive expectations. The atomic weapons establishment awe is responsible for the design, manufacture and support of warheads for the united kingdoms nuclear weapons. Apr 11, 2014 the ban the bomb movement grew after the war. In the united kingdom census 2011, the parish had a population of 1015. The village is in the midkennet alluvial plain and bounds to hampshire in the south.
Ban the bomb movement walks from aldermaston to london. Handed back to the raf in 1945, it was placed on care and maintenance, before being used as a civil airport. May 08, 2012 the opening of two railway bridges in berkshire has been delayed after engineers discovered structural problems. The rooms retain many of the buildings historic original features, with the added benefits of modern comforts. Representing one of the best function venues near newbury, our pub and hotel offers two great options for private parties or meetings. A community archive for the aldermaston area, on the hampshirewest berkshire border. It was home to several troop carrier groups, and became an airfield of the ninth air force in 1943. Book a fantastic double or family room at the hinds head. Aldermaston may have been inhabited as early as 1690 bce.