Memories of the Reading Windrush Generation and their Descendants Learn about the lives and memories of members of Reading's Caribbean community in this series of oral histories.
The History of Black Worship in Reading Explore a series of oral histories by members of Reading's Caribbean community about the powerful role of faith and worship in their lives.
Commemorating Windrush Day 2020 Listen to oral histories that were recorded as part of our town's commemorations of Windrush Day in 2020.
Reading's 'Little Italy': Italian migration to Britain Learn about the history of Italian migration to Britain and the story of Reading's Italian community.
Reading's 'Little Italy': Working life Italian migrants in Reading found employment throughout the town, but they faced challenges in adapting to English working life.
Reading's 'Little Italy': Mangia, Mangia, Mangia! Explore the history of Italian cuisine in Reading, and how Reading's Italians responded to English food culture.
Reading's 'Little Italy': Dancing, football, and youth culture From Neapolitan to metropolitan, learn how Reading's Italian community enjoyed their leisure time.
Reading's 'Little Italy': Saints, sacraments and superstitions Roman Catholic worship was a central part of Italian life. How did this transfer into Reading's Italian communities?
