Centenary

2026 marks a truly special milestone for Silchester Village Hall: its Centenary Year. For 100 years, it has been at the heart of our community, bringing people together and holding countless memories.

To celebrate, we invite you to explore a remarkable selection of historical documents, kindly researched and written by Mike Baldock. His work brings the story of the hall to life, capturing the people, events, and moments that have shaped Silchester over the past century.

Please take a moment to read the documents below to reflect and connect with the history that continues to shape our community today.

Charles Henry Bramley Firth

1945 – 1959

1926 – 2026