The History of Reading Society are holding their next meeting this month at the Abbey Baptist Church, Abbey Square, Reading, on Wednesday 21st October at 7.30pm, when Caroline Piller will tell us about 'The Last Horse Dealers in Reading: Oliver Dixons'.
This talk tells the stories behind some well-known Reading horse dealers. Then explains how Oliver Dixon built a flourishing business in Earley, employing an exceptional aptitude with horses and by securing deals with royalty, aristocracy and the military. It lasted until 1940.
There will also be a book sale at this meeting, so don't forget to bring your money!
Doors open at 7.15pm for a 7.30pm start at Abbey Baptist Church, Abbey Square, Reading, RG1 3BE.
Free entry for members, visitors £2 each.
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The Society was founded in 1978 by a group of enthusiasts anxious to keep the history of Reading alive and before the public.
Our object is to cultivate an interest in the history of Reading and the surrounding area, and to bring together a collection of artefacts and documents which shall be made available to future generations. These are to be placed in a recognised local repository.
We welcome new members to our Society, no special knowledge required, just an interest in the area and its inhabitants past and present. Visitors are also welcome to our meetings for a small fee per meeting attended.
We meet on the third Wednesday of the month (although visit dates may vary). Talks start at 7.30pm. In August we have no meeting and June and July’s meetings are outings only available to paid up members. In winter, December-February, we meet via Zoom, and if we are unable to meet face to face. Zoom meetings are only available to paid up members.
The Society produces three newsletters a year for our members.
We welcome donations of Reading and Berkshire local history and interest books for our book sales. All proceeds go to the Society.
