Tractors crawl and diver trawls
Welcome to Remember When, our weekly delve into the Advertiser archives to see what was making headlines 25, 30, 35, 40 and 50 years ago this week. You can also take a look into the past by visiting our online archives at baylismediaarchive.co.uk
1977: Tractors crawled across the fields as the 124th edition of a historic agricultural event took place in Littlewick Green.
The Royal East Berks Agricultural Show schedule took on a special livery in honour of the Queen’s silver jubilee year.
More unusual events took place including welly-throwing, while the Maidenhead Advertiser Challenge Cup was won again by S.W Philp and Son from Waltham St Lawrence.
1982: A Cox Green diver won a court case which enabled him to keep a piece of treasure he discovered in the murky River Thames.
Kenneth Crosby found the diamond-studded locket from Nelson’s sword scabbard, with a coroner ruling that the item should be returned to the original finder and not the Crown.
1987: A 25-lap fundraising run was held at a Maidenhead school to raise cash for the venue.
Pupils, teaching staff and governors took part in the event, which saw 350 runners get active.
1992: A Cookham butcher toasted success at a national awards contest which sought to find the UK’s best bangers.
Keith Macey’s beef sausage took the plaudits at the Meat Federation competition, saying afterwards he was ‘gobsmacked’ by the win.
“When they called my name out it just didn't register until my wife nudged me forward. Even then it didn't sink in for about ten minutes,” the butcher said.
1997: A new Maidenhead town centre map was created to help shoppers and visitors navigate the area – with a little help from the Girl Guides.
Town centre manager Richard Nash said the aim of the guide was to ‘sell’ the town as a destination.
“Maidenhead is a town that is easily accessible compared to many others in the area, and offers a choice of around 300 shops, which is probably more than most people realise,” said Mr Nash.
1997: The England men’s football team trained at Bisham Abbey ahead of a crucial World Cup qualification match against Italy.
British and Italian journalists descended on the small Berkshire village as star players including David Beckham and Paul Ince honed their skills.
A win or a draw would guarantee England’s automatic progression to the following year’s World Cup, which was due to be played in France.