
A brief history of Thatcham
March 13 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
The talk will look at the history of the parish from evidence of early humans in the Palaeolithic, through the birth of the modern town to the present. Important events that shaped the development of Thatcham will be discussed, key buildings will be looked at and the origin of the name. The talk will give a brief overview of the extensive history of Thatcham.
Professionally, Nick Young works as a web developer and IT consultant, having previously worked as a computer science lecturer in the FE/HE sector. Local, Thatcham, history has been an interest since an early age and over the last decade has resulted in several publications, talks and media appearances on the topic.