THE HISTORY of St Mary’s Church in Shinfield will be unpacked at a special tour organised by the Berkshire Family History Society.
The group will be led by churchwarden Chris Young, who will explore the history of the fellowship, which dates back to 1069, and was founded by Guillaume de Breteuille, one of William the Conqueror’s great Marshalls.
The church has changed and adapted with the times but retains many Norman features along with a new stained glass window that was installed to commemorate the Millennium.
The tour runs from 2pm on Tuesday, January 23. Places cost £5, and should be booked in advance.
For more details, call: 0118 950 9553 or: berksfhs.org
