PUBLICATIONS
World War I and the Goring Gap
This 48-page booklet, which is fully illustrated in colour, tells the story of the impact of the Great War on the people of Goring and Streatley. As well as covering the men and women who went away to serve their country, in the UK and overseas, it also describes what life was like for those left at home. There are chapters on Outbreak of war, In service, Women and children, Daily life, Food and farming, Great Western Railway. the River, the End, the Fallen and Aftermath.
Price £5 plus postage
Order a copy through the contacts form here.
Another Look at Goring and Streatley
This profusely illustrated 60 page A4 booklet was published to commemorate the Millennium year of 2000. Topics covered include: Twentieth century changes; archaeological discoveries; manorial history; almshouses and charities; famous inhabitants; schools; public services; transport link – road, rail and river; businesses; sport and leisure; meeting places; World War II; international links.
Price: £2 including postage and packing.
Guided walk leaflets
Take a Look at Streatley on Thames, Berkshire
Take a Look at Goring on Thames, Oxfordshire
An annotated plan of each village, illustrated with line drawings, showing the important buildings and features.
Each leaflet costs £1, including postage and packing
Contact us to order copies of any Society publication.
A number of publications are published by or available via the Society. These include an annual journal, guided walk publications and other local booklets.
World War I and the Goring Gap
This 48-page booklet, which is fully illustrated in colour, tells the story of the impact of the Great War on the people of Goring and Streatley. As well as covering the men and women who went away to serve their country, in the UK and overseas, it also describes what life was like for those left at home. There are chapters on Outbreak of war, In service, Women and children, Daily life, Food and farming, Great Western Railway. the River, the End, the Fallen and Aftermath.
Price £5 plus postage
Order a copy through the contacts form here.
Another Look at Goring and Streatley
This profusely illustrated 60 page A4 booklet was published to commemorate the Millennium year of 2000. Topics covered include: Twentieth century changes; archaeological discoveries; manorial history; almshouses and charities; famous inhabitants; schools; public services; transport link – road, rail and river; businesses; sport and leisure; meeting places; World War II; international links.
Price: £2 including postage and packing.
Guided walk leaflets
Take a Look at Streatley on Thames, Berkshire
Take a Look at Goring on Thames, Oxfordshire
An annotated plan of each village, illustrated with line drawings, showing the important buildings and features.
Each leaflet costs £1, including postage and packing
Contact us to order copies of any Society publication.
A number of publications are published by or available via the Society. These include an annual journal, guided walk publications and other local booklets.
OTHER PUBLICATIONS
Non-Society publications
A short history of the church and priory at Goring-on-Thames
By Garry Alder & Ethel Carleton Williams
(Revised edition, 2014; published by Goring Parochial Church Council)
Garry Alder has completely revised the book on St Thomas’ Church that was written by notable local historian Ethel Carleton Williams and first published in 1933 (price 6d!). Many changes to the church have taken place since the last edition of her work 30 years ago and more discoveries have been made about its history. Miss Williams’ account of the priory has been retained, but the rest of the text has been re-written. Much new material has been incorporated, particularly relating to the two significant modernisations of the building that took place in the 19th century, both of which were the subject of much controversy at the time. Improvements and renovations continued throughout the following years, culminating in the radical changes of 2008 which included the building of the Canterbury Room and the replacement of the old fixed pews with oak stackable seating. The 44-page full colour book is illustrated with photographs and new line drawing and includes plans of the priory and of the church at different periods.
The book costs £3 and is available in the church or from Garry Alder. Please contact him on 01491 875114 for further information.
Library
The Society has a number of books and other publications about local history in its Library. For a list of these publications please click here. If you would like to consult any of these publications, please email us via our Contacts page.
Non-Society publications
A short history of the church and priory at Goring-on-Thames
By Garry Alder & Ethel Carleton Williams
(Revised edition, 2014; published by Goring Parochial Church Council)
Garry Alder has completely revised the book on St Thomas’ Church that was written by notable local historian Ethel Carleton Williams and first published in 1933 (price 6d!). Many changes to the church have taken place since the last edition of her work 30 years ago and more discoveries have been made about its history. Miss Williams’ account of the priory has been retained, but the rest of the text has been re-written. Much new material has been incorporated, particularly relating to the two significant modernisations of the building that took place in the 19th century, both of which were the subject of much controversy at the time. Improvements and renovations continued throughout the following years, culminating in the radical changes of 2008 which included the building of the Canterbury Room and the replacement of the old fixed pews with oak stackable seating. The 44-page full colour book is illustrated with photographs and new line drawing and includes plans of the priory and of the church at different periods.
The book costs £3 and is available in the church or from Garry Alder. Please contact him on 01491 875114 for further information.
Library
The Society has a number of books and other publications about local history in its Library. For a list of these publications please click here. If you would like to consult any of these publications, please email us via our Contacts page.