A LOOK back at the shopping habits of yesteryear is promised by a local history society.
Ann Smith will be giving an online talk on Thursday, August 25.
The session, hosted by the Centre for Heritage and Family History, will explore shops that used to trade in the town, including Jacksons, Langstons and Tuttys.
Other, more unfamiliar names, including Hawkes Ironmongers, and Cook’s Dairy and Farm Equipment will be recalled.
The event will take a virtual walk round the town centre and look at shops from the 19th century to the present day, and how shopping has changed over the years.
Some of these shops were unique to Reading, others household names.
The session runs from 2pm to 3.15pm and is the second of three online talks from the Berkshire Family History Society. Places cost £5, or £4 for members.
For more details, or to book, log on to: berksfhs.org
