The 1950s Control Tower was unused for 3 decades, but now restored as a visitor centre and cafe. A registered charity run by volunteers for the community.
We had a visit from Luke Simkins who was stationed at RAF Greenham Common between 1979 and 1982. He shared these great photos of a CND march going past his barracks which were adjacent to the Blue Gate #rafgreenhamcommon#coldwar#localhistory#military#raf#cnd#protest
Saturday 2nd November come along to our free kids event! We are running a glow in the dark plane hunt at the tower. Children will need to be accompanied by an adult, please email info@greenhamtower.org.uk to book your free place #freeevents#kidsevents#halfterm#westberks
Have you been to see our current exhibition yet? Itβs selection of fantastic prints from members of @newburyphotoclub We are open Weds-Sun every week and we are free to enter! Great way to spend a rainy afternoon! #daysout#freeevents#exhibition#photography#newbury#westberks
In September 1981, 36 women chained themselves to the RAF #Greenham Common base fence in protest against the Americans holding cruise missiles on common land
This was the start of the #GreenhamCommon Women's Peace Camp.
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One of our amazing volunteers, Len Webb has produced this incredible diorama of Horsa Gliders landing in Normandy on D Day. Come and have a look at the stunning detail Len has incorporated into this dramatic scene #ww2#dday#horsaglider#model#history#heritage#military
This week we remember the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Arnhem. Operation Market Garden took place between the 17th and 25th Sept 1944. Troops from the 101st Airbourne and 90 aircraft took part from Greenham Common (Image courtesy of Imperial War Museum) #ww2#localhistory
We are pleased to be hosting the @newburyphotoclub 2024 exhibition in our Tower Gallery room. This is a wonderful collection of prints by the talented group members. Free entry as always, every Wednesday to Sunday #photography#exhibition#art#events#daysout#newbury#westberks
In August 1981, the Greenham Women marched 113 miles from Cardiff to Greenham Common in Berkshire, angered by the decision to site US cruise missiles on UK common land.
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