Celebrating 75 years of AWE
For 75 years, AWE has proudly played a role of critical national importance; helping deliver the UK’s nuclear deterrent.
In 1950, Aldermaston became the site of the UK Government’s Atomic Weapons Programme, initially named ‘High Explosive Research’, under the supervision of Manhattan Project veteran William Penney.
It was designated as the Atomic Weapons Research Establishment (AWRE) in 1952, and, in 1957, AWRE designed the UK’s first hydrogen bomb.
Over the decades AWE has continued to develop leading scientific and engineering methods for nuclear technology for the safety of the nation.
Join Garry George to hear an overview of AWE’s history and its role in UK security with “Celebrating 75 years of AWE”.
Garry George is a Chartered Engineer and one of AWE’s distinguished members of staff, having worked at AWE for 46 years.
West Berkshire Museum | Wednesday 17 September | 1pm | Free
Talk to complement the special exhibition of the same name.
This talk was previously delivered at the Museum on Wednesday 19 March.
Bookings close at 4pm the day before the talk.
WEST BERKSHIRE MUSEUM
Their permanent exhibition tells the story of West Berkshire.
From the rocks under our feet to the stories of the people who have lived here; our early ancestors, to well known characters like Jack of Newbury to our most recent family: they have created the towns and villages, roads and canals, fields and farms, industries, pastimes and organisations that we know today.
They are a modern, community museum working with, listening to and welcoming everyone who lives, works in or visits West Berkshire.
Their friendly team is a mixture of staff and volunteers working together to give visitors a fun visit.
They encourage everyone to enjoy their visit in their own way.
They welcome photography and sharing on social media, they want to hear your comments and they provide family-friendly activities throughout the galleries.
Visitors can buy a range of books and souvenirs in the museum shop.
These range from pocket money gifts to specialist books on local topics.
Entry is free but donations are most welcome as it helps them to buy new items to display, maintain their historic buildings and conserve their collections.
Their second floor galleries host a series of special exhibitions, along with Gallery 5 which can be hired to display original artwork, sculpture and crafts.
They also run a year round programme of talks and family activities; for event listings please visit What’s On.
You can take a virtual tour of West Berkshire Museum and explore the galleries from the comfort of your home.
If you have an enquiry about your family history, local heritage, the museum collection or about identifying an object, please download and complete an enquiry form and email to museum@westberks.gov.uk
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