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 Aug 13 2011, 08:10 PM
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Apparently Roy Tubb has published his latest - Newbury Street Names. Smiths don't seem to have a copy and the Museum is now closed. Anyone know how I can get hold of one? He's done Thatcham and some of the villages. They are brilliant - snippets of information in a very readable style.
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Aug 13 2011, 08:28 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 6,056 Joined: 14-May 09 From: Bouvetøya Member No.: 51 |
QUOTE (On the edge @ Aug 13 2011, 09:10 PM)  Apparently Roy Tubb has published his latest - Newbury Street Names. Smiths don't seem to have a copy and the Museum is now closed. Anyone know how I can get hold of one? He's done Thatcham and some of the villages. They are brilliant - snippets of information in a very readable style. Cold Ash post office. |
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Aug 13 2011, 08:44 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 6,085 Joined: 13-May 09 From: Newbury, Berkshire. Member No.: 33 |
QUOTE (On the edge @ Aug 13 2011, 09:10 PM) Apparently Roy Tubb has published his latest - Newbury Street Names. Smiths don't seem to have a copy and the Museum is now closed. Anyone know how I can get hold of one? He's done Thatcham and some of the villages. They are brilliant - snippets of information in a very readable style. I have a copy and it is very good. You can also get one from Stockcross post office. If not contact me and I'll get one for you from Roy Tubbs himself. |
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Aug 14 2011, 06:45 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 7,847 Joined: 23-May 09 From: Newbury Member No.: 98 |
Thanks folks - appreciated.
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Aug 22 2011, 07:53 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 7,847 Joined: 23-May 09 From: Newbury Member No.: 98 |
Have been out of area when shops mentioned were open but today Mrs OTE presented me with a copy when I came in. Well worth the wait!
Just scanning through found something that I've wanted to know for ages. Francis Berry, one of our previous Mayors wrote a trilogy about her family and growing up in Newbury from the late 1800's. Even if you are not interested in local history - its a great read and very well written. The story ends just after WW2 - however, I wanted to know what eventually happened to her mum and dad - Roy Tubb provided the answer. Won't spoil it; but its a great ending! -------------------- Know your place!
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Aug 23 2011, 04:39 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,933 Joined: 14-May 09 From: Newbury Member No.: 55 |
QUOTE (On the edge @ Aug 22 2011, 08:53 PM) Have been out of area when shops mentioned were open but today Mrs OTE presented me with a copy when I came in. Well worth the wait! Aw bless her! Well done Mrs OTE. |
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Sep 27 2011, 02:38 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,945 Joined: 5-June 09 Member No.: 130 |
QUOTE (On the edge @ Aug 13 2011, 09:10 PM) Apparently Roy Tubb has published his latest - Newbury Street Names. Smiths don't seem to have a copy and the Museum is now closed. Anyone know how I can get hold of one? He's done Thatcham and some of the villages. They are brilliant - snippets of information in a very readable style. Roy is giving a talk on Newbury road names at the Newbury History Group meeting this evening (7:30pm at St John's Parish Room) - I'm sure he'll bring a few copies along in case anyone is still trying to find one. http://www.ndfc.org.uk/talks/1109E%2520Tubb.html |
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