THE last remaining gas tower in Reading might have been dismantled, but its legacy will be felt for years to come.
Next week, Berkshire Family History Society will host an online talk on the history of the gas industry in Berkshire. Jo Alexander Jones, who has over 30 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, will be the speaker.
They will look at the growth of the industry from the 1820s, using the Reading Gas Company as an example. It will explore how the industry developed, the locations it used, and the impact that gas had on the area’s population.
The talk will be held on Zoom from 2pm-3.15pm on Thursday, May 25, and costs £5 to attend. Booking is essential and can be made on the Berkshire Family History Society website.
It is part of the society’s Spring Potpourri online talks series. The next talk in the series will be on the history of the railways in Berkshire and will be given by David King on Thursday, June 1.
For more information about the Berkshire Family History Society or to book tickets for the talks, log on to: https://berksfhs.org/
