Catalogue description Records of Reading Horticultural and Allotment Federation

This record is held by Royal Berkshire Archives

Details of D/EX 1747
Reference: D/EX 1747
Title: Records of Reading Horticultural and Allotment Federation
Date: 1940-1944
Held by: Royal Berkshire Archives, not available at The National Archives
Language: English
Physical description: (1 vol, 1 doc).
Immediate source of acquisition:

Presented in April 2002 (acc. 6973).
Administrative / biographical background:

[The Association was formed in 1940 as an umbrella organisation for local horticultural societies and associations of allotment holders. It provided education and advice, acted as bulk purchaser of supplies such as lime, and ran the Dig for Victory Show (later Reading Show; see D/EX 1613 for records).

 

For a short history by former president Bert Cowlard, see Berkshire Record Office library.]
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