CONTENTS

ILLUSTRATIONS

1. County and Shire. Meaning of the Words.

2. General Characteristics.

3. Size. Shape. Boundaries.

4. Surface and General Features.

5. Watershed. Rivers and their Courses. Lakes.

6. Geology and Soil.

7. Natural History.

8. Climate and Rainfall.

9. People—Race. Population.

10. Agriculture.

11. Industries and Manufactures.

12. Minerals. Building Materials.

13. The History of Berkshire.

14. The History of Berkshire (continued).

15. Antiquities—(a) Prehistoric.

16. Antiquities—(b) Roman and Saxon.

17. Architecture—(a) Ecclesiastical. Churches.

18. Architecture—(b) Religious Houses.

19. Architecture—(c) Military.

20. Architecture—(d) Domestic.

21. Communications—Ancient and Modern.

22. Administration and Divisions—Ancient and Modern.

23. Public and Educational Establishments.

24. The Forest in Berkshire.

25. Roll of Honour.

26. The Chief Towns and Villages of Berkshire.

DIAGRAMS

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