Introducing the Reading Connections Project
Welcome to the Reading Connections Project blog. The purpose of this blog is to keep you updated with progress on a new project called Reading Connections. So let’s start at the beginning…. The Arts...
View ArticleThe word spreads about ‘Reading at War’… even Tony Blackburn’s talking about it!
At this time of year many of us will reflect on those who have fought for their country and, in particular, on those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. As we approach Remembrance Day, the local...
View ArticleReading Connections – the half way point
The project has reached the half way stage and the project team have achieved a lot so far: Reading at War Phillippa Heath and, project volunteer, Jeremy Jones have been to talking to Tony Blackburn on...
View ArticleUniversity College Reading and The Great War
I should start by saying thank you to Verity Andrews and Caroline Gould for introducing me to this subject, encouraging my work and identifying many of the sources I have been examining. The aim of...
View ArticleSuttons in World War I
This, the centenary year of the First World War, has heightened many people’s awareness and understanding of the conflict. The anniversary has also been an opportunity for us to delve into our...
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