Welcome to Aldermaston History Online

Aldermaston History Online is the  community heritage archive for the Aldermaston area, on the Hampshire/West Berkshire border in England. On this site you can explore, comment and contribute to the fascinating collection of local history and heritage material that includes photos, documents, articles and personal stories. Any comment or contribution you are able to provide will extend the historical record of the life and times of the Aldermaston area.

Aldermaston History Group maintains & updates the website as an on-going project. The Group also holds meetings throughout the year with talks, visits and exhibitions on local history. More information on the Group and it’s activities can be found on the Group website.

Our thanks to National Lottery players who supported, through a grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund, the creation of this website.

Latest comments
  • Sterling Cable Company

    Hello Steve, my father Bill Cornick worked at Sterling Cables in the 60s and 70s and I remember the charity matches you refer to. I helped my mother and others make the sandwiches for the day across the road from the cricket pitch in a big house next to the Butt Inn.

    By Roger Cornick (07/04/2024)
  • Sterling Cable Company

    I worked at Sterling Cables from 1973 to ’74, after leaving school.
    I was in the PVC shed taking the bookings around to the other sheds..
    I prepared co-axial cables (joining) prior to PVC sheaving.
    I also worked in the chalk room too, a bottle of orange cordial drink was issued for working in there. 😉
    I used the main chipping machine at aged 16, yes, I still have all of my fingers LOL.
    Sometimes, the diver of the BOSS forklift truck would let ride from the other side of the factory complex back to the PVC shad.

    By Paul (17/02/2024)
  • New Roll of Honour (1914-18)

    Hi Mike,

    Many thanks for pointing this out to us. I have found another, slightly better image and replaced it.

    All the soldiers names & stories are already linked to from within the article, although it would be good to get something like a brass rubbing to show the detail on the plaque.

    Regards

    Chris (editor)

    By Chris Boott (02/02/2024)