General Chat

Anyone out there from Berkshire? I live in Newbury but was born in Langley near Slough (altho I always say near Windsor when I am away but Mr Brent has put Slough back on the map) ...... inbetween I have lived all over including Rome!! But done full circle for now!!

dee my brother in law lives in bracknell does that count...lol susie

Hi there, I use to live in Spencers Wood Berkshire, so is there anyone out there who live in Spencers Wood, I now live in Perth Western Australia since 1969. I also have relations around the Newbury Area, we once lived in Beenham & have relations also in Thatham, Maiden name Bailey. Would love to hear from anyone around those area' Regards Rita

Howdi! I landed in Wokingham, about 10 years ago, but was born in Marseilles, France! Yes, Spencer's Wood is still there! Tanya

Hi Susie, fancy finding you here. My mother's family, the Williams, come from Abingdon which used to be in Berks but in now Oxon. Got a line going back to Tudor times. I also have Watts conections there. Wish they would not mess with county boundaries. Len

That changing of boundary really did catch us out didn't it!!! As for relics in Newbury..... I moved there as I got married last year to find I have an aunt and a cousin living within 5 minutes of my house!! How cool?

hieveryone, i come from Slough, so i guess i'm from berkshire hehe, june

Hello everyone Lovely to find other people on GC from Berkshire - I was beginning to think I was about the only one! I have been living in Maidenhead for the past 20-odd years although I started out life in West Wickham, Kent. Unfortunately most of my 'rellies' are from East London/Huntingdon/Northumberland and Durham. I have one solitary ancestor (Tull) from E. London who I think married a girl from Reading - haven't followed it up yet! Helen

I was Berkshire born and Berkshire bred!! born and lived in Reading for 21 years now living in Wales!

I was born in Maidenhead and lived in Woodlands Park until 1966 when I went to Australia. Came back to England in 1972 and now live in Ringwood, Hants. Dont go back very often now - no one there I know anymore!!

Glad to meet you all...... anyone fancy getting together sometime? I am happy to have the first meeting in my house if that helps or we could pick a pub in Reading which seems to be the central point? Dee

Hi Dee, That would be a great idea for all Berkshire Crew to meet, but I don't think I could make it living in Perth W>A. I am new on the GE, so alot to learn & little bits of news etc. is great I love it. May need a little help with a few things in trying to trace family etc. We are having very hot weather here in Perth, guess yours is freezing cold & snow expected, am I right. Bye for now Rita.

Wendy..... thanks for the weather update..... yeah like we needed that!! It's snowed and settled and I am stuck home as my car share people decided it was too dangerous to drive and hubby has my car!! Great excuse to catch up on GC tho

Hello Dee Looks like there aren't too many of us, but it would be nice to meet up. I agree Reading sounds like a good mid-point, although I don't like driving there because of the one-way systems (I get lost!). However, I'm happy to get the train if you know of any good pubs - (I might combine a meeting with a trip to the Records Office as well). Regards Helen

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Well I'm in Albany West Australia. grew up in Crowthorne, worked at Maidenhead Hospital. Met my husband in Maidenhead and lived there till 1974 when we came out to OZ. My sister still lives in Bracknell.

Hi Janet Good to find another honorary Maidonian! I've only lived there since 1981 so our paths never crossed, but Maidenhead has certainly changed over the years. The hospital is still there, but for Accident & Emergency services the choice now is between Wycombe General or Wexham Park in Slough - a long drive either way. Regards Helen

I am happy to drive sweetie and drop hubby at LHR quite often, so how about meeting one night for a beer and some food maybe? I have emailed you directly too so hopefully we can arrange something!! Dee

Hi there, Whatever the map says, anyone from SLOUGH is a "Bucksite"!!!! Regards to all, Bill Goodwin

Hi, my Smith side of the family came from Speen, nr Newbury. My G-grandfather joined the army and eventually settled in Dorset. I was born in Durham City myself, and now work in London. I class myself as a Berkshire person although somewhat distantly!! Marcus