Welcome to the Swallowfield Local History Society Website Dedicated to the study, sharing and recording of the history of Swallowfield, Riseley. Farley Hill and Neighbouring Villages.

The Society was formed in 1988 by a small band of enthusiasts. Monthly meetings are being held under the Chairmanship of Ken Hussey. We talked initially about the parish as it used to be but have since needed to widen our scope to neighbouring villages and beyond.

There are many aspects of local life waiting to be remembered or rediscovered. Both need volunteers - either by villagers willing to recount their experiences or by those having time to research a chosen subject. From the personal experience of the writer, the latter can be very rewarding. There is much information in untapped archives. The Reading Reference Library and The Berkshire Records Office, to name just two sources, abound with information. Staff are always willing to help members.

We are
an active
group and
currently looking at the history of the villages. We have a a large amount of information in our archive and our librarian is collating this. We hope to have this on view when the Parish Hall refurbishment is finished and will be placed in the Rose Room.
Those having any historic documents which they would like to donate to the archive should contact our Archivist/Librarian.
Maggie Uttley
e-mail :- kcuttley@aol.com
Tel No :- 0118 988 2954
Alternatively a long term loan could be arranged.

New members and visitors are always welcome at our meetings,
which are generally held on the 3rd Thursday of the month at
Riseley Memorial Hall at 7.45 for 8.00p.m.
See the Current Programme page to view our current schedule
of Talks.

Annual Subscription £10.00
Meeting Admission
50p Members
£1.50 Visitors

Swallowfield Local History Society
e-mail address - slhsoc@yahoo.co.uk