The history of Curridge
the curridge hoard
A hoard of 425 brass and copper Roman coins was discovered by someone with a metal detector in an undisclosed location in Curridge in 1998.
The coins are kept in West Berkshire Museum, The Wharf, Newbury. RG14 5AS
Tel: 0163530511
The Museum has 'The Curridge Hoard of Roman Coins Resources Pack' for sale (£20). It was prepared by Paul Cannon and Sian Crisp and it is of particular interest to teachers of Key Stage 2 pupils.
The coins are kept in West Berkshire Museum, The Wharf, Newbury. RG14 5AS
Tel: 0163530511
The Museum has 'The Curridge Hoard of Roman Coins Resources Pack' for sale (£20). It was prepared by Paul Cannon and Sian Crisp and it is of particular interest to teachers of Key Stage 2 pupils.
denison barracks
Denison Barracks The Army camp has been occupied by mapmakers since the late 1940s.During the 2nd World War, the camp was an American military hospital, but the School of Military Survey took over the barracks in 1949. In the 1960s, the rest of Military Survey moved up from Barton Stacey in Wiltshire to be reunited with the School. Military Survey, the Army's surveying, mapmaking, printing and supply organisation, has undergone many changes and reorganisations since, but it retains its essential purpose — to provide field-deployable geographic support to Defence.
Now known as the Geographic Engineer Group (GEG), it hosts 42 Engineer Regiment(Geographic) and the Royal School of Military Survey (the Royal accolade was granted in 1997, on its 250th anniversary and during a visit by Her Majesty the Queen). Wherever they serve, this area is definitely 'home' for our servicemen, and many of them have spent much of their working lives based here. The men and women feel a special affinity for the locality; many have married and bought houses locally and, of course, many of their children attend the local schools. GEG has a good relationship with local people and organisations.
Written by Major Alan Stromberg 26/03/05
Article Reproduced from Newbury Today, 6th February 2015:
‘FACEBOOK warriors’ will fight the international information war of the future… from a base in Hermitage.
The Ministry of Defence (MoD)’s 77th Brigade – which will be formally created on April 1 – will specialise in using social media and other unconventional forms of warfare.
The unit, which will be based at Denison Barracks, will comprise 450 social media experts from a force of around 1,500 and will draw its inspiration from those who fought in the Burma Campaign of 1942-45.
An MoD spokeswoman said: “The force that fought in such difficult conditions adapted to a new type of warfare, using a mixture of original, creative thinkers who integrated with local indigenous forces to multiply effects; the exact requirement for the modern age.
“The Brigade has been formed to respond to the ever- changing character of modern conflict and to be able to compete with agile and complex adversaries.”
Chief of the General Staff, Gen Sir Nick Carter, said: “The Brigade consists of more than just traditional capabilities. It is an organisation that sits at the heart of trying to operate ‘smarter’.”
The group will provide specialist support to the MoD and will be responsible for “the integration and delivery of all non-lethal and non-military effects on military operations” according to the organisation.
This will include “psychological operations” using both traditional and unconventional means of “shaping behaviour” by using different forms of media, including social media.
Now known as the Geographic Engineer Group (GEG), it hosts 42 Engineer Regiment(Geographic) and the Royal School of Military Survey (the Royal accolade was granted in 1997, on its 250th anniversary and during a visit by Her Majesty the Queen). Wherever they serve, this area is definitely 'home' for our servicemen, and many of them have spent much of their working lives based here. The men and women feel a special affinity for the locality; many have married and bought houses locally and, of course, many of their children attend the local schools. GEG has a good relationship with local people and organisations.
Written by Major Alan Stromberg 26/03/05
Article Reproduced from Newbury Today, 6th February 2015:
‘FACEBOOK warriors’ will fight the international information war of the future… from a base in Hermitage.
The Ministry of Defence (MoD)’s 77th Brigade – which will be formally created on April 1 – will specialise in using social media and other unconventional forms of warfare.
The unit, which will be based at Denison Barracks, will comprise 450 social media experts from a force of around 1,500 and will draw its inspiration from those who fought in the Burma Campaign of 1942-45.
An MoD spokeswoman said: “The force that fought in such difficult conditions adapted to a new type of warfare, using a mixture of original, creative thinkers who integrated with local indigenous forces to multiply effects; the exact requirement for the modern age.
“The Brigade has been formed to respond to the ever- changing character of modern conflict and to be able to compete with agile and complex adversaries.”
Chief of the General Staff, Gen Sir Nick Carter, said: “The Brigade consists of more than just traditional capabilities. It is an organisation that sits at the heart of trying to operate ‘smarter’.”
The group will provide specialist support to the MoD and will be responsible for “the integration and delivery of all non-lethal and non-military effects on military operations” according to the organisation.
This will include “psychological operations” using both traditional and unconventional means of “shaping behaviour” by using different forms of media, including social media.
useful information
USEFUL MATERIAL if you want to know more.
Available at the Berkshire Records Office, 9 Coley Avenue, Reading RG1 6AF, Tel: 01189015132 Web: www.berkshirerecordoffice.org.uk
- Census Material
- Various Maps including OS 1877-8 6 inches to the mile
- English Place-Name Society vol XLIX 1973 Margaret Gelling Cambridge Univ Press.
- Kelly's Directories-various dates
- Domesday Book (1066) edited by Philip Morgan, published by Phillimore, Chichester, 1979
- Magna Britannia by Daniel and Samuel Lysons 1806.
- Courage Award (incl. Enclosure Map 1817) by George Barnes of Andover
- and the memories of local residents, of course
Available at the Berkshire Records Office, 9 Coley Avenue, Reading RG1 6AF, Tel: 01189015132 Web: www.berkshirerecordoffice.org.uk
- Census Material
- Various Maps including OS 1877-8 6 inches to the mile
- English Place-Name Society vol XLIX 1973 Margaret Gelling Cambridge Univ Press.
- Kelly's Directories-various dates
- Domesday Book (1066) edited by Philip Morgan, published by Phillimore, Chichester, 1979
- Magna Britannia by Daniel and Samuel Lysons 1806.
- Courage Award (incl. Enclosure Map 1817) by George Barnes of Andover
- and the memories of local residents, of course
Sources
The Brief History of Curridge, was compiled by Mrs Jean Rush (Tel: 01635 200445).
Information was gained from:-
The late Mrs Jean Baxter
Berkshire Records Office, on the corner of Castle Hill and Coley Avenue in Reading. (See address opposite under 'Useful Material')
Mr John Corbett
Mr and Mrs Jon Crossley
Curridge Primary School
The late Mrs. Mary Dodd
Mrs Jean Main
West Berkshire Museum, The Wharf, Newbury
West Berkshire Council Planning Dept. Council Offices, Market Street, Newbury RG14 5LD, Tel: 01635 519111
Information was gained from:-
The late Mrs Jean Baxter
Berkshire Records Office, on the corner of Castle Hill and Coley Avenue in Reading. (See address opposite under 'Useful Material')
Mr John Corbett
Mr and Mrs Jon Crossley
Curridge Primary School
The late Mrs. Mary Dodd
Mrs Jean Main
West Berkshire Museum, The Wharf, Newbury
West Berkshire Council Planning Dept. Council Offices, Market Street, Newbury RG14 5LD, Tel: 01635 519111