PUBLICATIONS
2023 Journal
The 2023 Journal ihas now been published and distributed to members. .
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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.
2023 Journal
The 2023 Journal ihas now been published and distributed to members. .
.
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
South Stoke's Past - a Miscellany
South Stoke Historical Society has produced a book on South Stoke’s history. The book was originally started more than 20 years ago by the original Historical Society with several versions of unpublished writings and has now been edited and updated. South Stoke’s Past – a Miscellany is 269 pages recording aspects of South Stoke’s past. There are 14 chapters to dip in and out of on subjects such as the Chapel, Education, the Railway, the Roads and River and the Great Fire of South Stoke in 1905. Photographs and maps old and new abound throughout the chapters.
Copies are available from Amazon Books UK. The cost is £10 plus postage. Once on the Amazon Books’ site, put in ‘South Stoke’ and the book will appear. A copy will be on display in Goring Library.
St Thomas Church organ
Janet Hurst is in the process of producing a history of the organ at St Thomas' Church. It is expected to be published shortly. Further details will be given here when it is available.
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
South Stoke's Past - a Miscellany
South Stoke Historical Society has produced a book on South Stoke’s history. The book was originally started more than 20 years ago by the original Historical Society with several versions of unpublished writings and has now been edited and updated. South Stoke’s Past – a Miscellany is 269 pages recording aspects of South Stoke’s past. There are 14 chapters to dip in and out of on subjects such as the Chapel, Education, the Railway, the Roads and River and the Great Fire of South Stoke in 1905. Photographs and maps old and new abound throughout the chapters.
Copies are available from Amazon Books UK. The cost is £10 plus postage. Once on the Amazon Books’ site, put in ‘South Stoke’ and the book will appear. A copy will be on display in Goring Library.
St Thomas Church organ
Janet Hurst is in the process of producing a history of the organ at St Thomas' Church. It is expected to be published shortly. Further details will be given here when it is available.
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.