Huntley and Palmers Biscuit Factory
An online workshop with Dr Richard Marks
Huntley and Palmer played a pivotal role in Reading’s history for almost a century and a half. Starting modestly, the company grew to become a global behemoth and a staple of Reading.
For those with ancestors who lived in Reading during the Huntley and Palmer years, many will have either worked directly for Huntley and Palmers or to a company that had a connection to them.
This online workshop will explore the company’s evolution and its significance to Reading’s residents throughout its history. Participants will also learn that Reading wasn’t the sole location of the company’s factories. Additionally, we will uncover some of the more unusual aspects of the company’s past. Join Industrial Historian Dr. Richard Marks as he guides us through a significant chapter in the history of Reading and its community.
Pre-booking is required because places are limited. Bookings close one day before the event.
7 - 9pm
Image: Bill-Nicholls – The last bit CC-BY-SA-2.0
About Berkshire Family History Society
This talk is organised by Berkshire Family History Society CIO, a registered charity number 1204390.
