Beehives Through Time
South Street, Caversham, Reading, Berkshire, RG4 8HY
Humans have long used bees to provide honey and wax. Initially wild bees were found and the honey gathered but methods of keeping bees were developed and along with them beehives developed. Speaker Jenny Morgan, Master Beekeeper, is the Education Officer for Reading Beekeepers Association, and a member of the BBKA exam board. Her talk will explore beehive development and indicate how, as beekeepers understood more about the biology and behaviour of bees, the hives were modified. She will also examine how beehive designs are still developing or reverting to earlier methods.
This talk is part of Caversham and District Residents' Association's contribution to Heritage Open Days 2025, which this year focuses on Bridges, Buildings and Beehives. CADRA is grateful to the Reading Beekeepers Association - www.RBKA.org.uk - for agreeing to put on this talk.
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 13 September:
- 15.45
Location & directions
South Street, Caversham, Reading, Berkshire, RG4 8HY
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking required
- Booking conditions:
- https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/beehives-through-time-tickets-1415478457169
- Booking website:
- https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/beehives-through-time-tickets-1415478457169
- Booking closes:
- 11 Sep 2025 12:00 AM
Accessibility details
Free parking is available behind Waitrose Supermarket for a maximum of 90 minutes. The further section of the car park (towards Iceland Supermarket) is 3 hours maximum and camera controlled.
Additional information
This is the third event in the church that afternoon. Access after 3.30 when the the previous talk finishes. Donations towards the cost of the venue would be welcome.
- Max no of people per tour:
- 100
- Est. tour duration:
- 1 hour(s) 50 minute(s)
