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Berkshire publications
- Pubs and breweries
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This is a history of the pubs & breweries of East & West Ilsley
and the people who ran them. The Ilsleys lie in the downland area of
West Berks. Why is it that East Ilsley still has 2 pubs when many
larger villages struggle to support one? Did you know that
there used to be up to 14 pubs there? Did you know there used
to be 2 breweries in West Ilsley?
- Local history booklets
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A series of short booklets on a wide range of topics from East Ilsley Local
History Society. These include - origins of the village, stained glass in St. Mary's church, early years of the parish council, the Hildesley brass, walks with a historical slant, Ilsley Sheep fairs, education in the village, and comments on parishioners. A new book on the stories behind the people listed on the war memorial is also available.
- Local history CDs
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A series of detailed studies on a wide range of topics from East Ilsley Local
History Society. These include transcriptions of wills, monumental inscriptions, an interactive map from the 1830s and the centenary exhibition on education in the village.
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