Thatcham Parish Council blue plaque

This blue commemorative plaque records: Thatcham Parish Council held its first meeting on 4 January 1895 in the infant school room which stood near this spot until its demolition in 1980. This plaque was erected by Thatcham Town Council to mark the centenary of that meeting. A church of England school existed on this site from 1828 until 1964. Recorded plaque organisation: Thatcham Town Council.

Thatcham Parish Council was established in 1895, marking an important step in local self-governance and community management within Thatcham. The site of its first meeting has historical significance as it previously housed a Church of England school from 1828 to 1964, reflecting the area's educational heritage.