Berkshire Life - September 2020

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Behind the scenes at WICKHAM HOUSE.

Rediscover the Royal Borough
The top attractions in the Royal Borough and why we should get out and visit them.

What’s important in life
We chat to author Rosie Blake about priorities..

Victoria Summer's LOCKDOWN LOVE STORY

A chance encounter that led to love... Berkshire born Hollywood actress Victoria Summer shares the details of her engagement to Italian Michelin star chef Fabrizio Vaccaro

4 mins

At home with the High Sheriff

There’s a new sheriff in town! We visited the High Sheriff of Berkshire Mary Riall at her home in Ufton Nervet to hear about her plans for her year in offie

3 mins

10 Amazing Abbeys & Priories

Henry VIII was a bit of a rotter but one thing he did bestow on us was romantic ruination courtesy of his Dissolution of the Monasteries. Here are the best monastic memoirs from the county of Berkshire

5 mins

Sent Down Under

They were Berkshire petty criminals, sentenced to transportation. Some even became ‘Australian royalty’ as part of the First Fleet

5 mins

THE JANE AUSTEN CONNECTION

If you’re a Jane Austen fan, then you’ll be interested to walk in her footsteps in Reading. She attended the Abbey School there and shortly afterwards began writing, and perhaps even based Mrs Goddard’s school in Emma on her time there...

4 mins

Take the scenic route

Colin Wharton takes you on a lovely bike ride from Wokingham to Arborfield

3 mins

They've got bags of style

Want a bag like no other? These three Berkshire women can help

7 mins

What's cooking?

Fresh styles and innovative ideas to inspire that dream kitchen

2 mins

GRAND REDESIGN

An eye for period detail led Philippa and James D’Arcy to return their home to its Regency roots

4 mins

The healing power of gardening

Rosalind Sack discovers the therapeutic benefits of gardening and meets two horticultural organisations making a major difference to people’s lives across Berkshire

5 mins

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Berkshire Life Magazine Description:

Every month Berkshire Life is packed with features about this picturesque part of England - from characters and personalities to heritage and traditions. We turn the focus on our towns and villages, and give comprehensive guides to enjoying life in Berkshire - including what's on, restaurant reviews and topical features on major events. There are also pages of the best property, fashions and the interior design of some of the area's most interesting home.