Berkshire - Old Photos of Crowthorne

Discover the unique history of Crowthorne through a rich collection of historical photographs that reveal the village’s transformation from heathland to a thriving Berkshire community. Best known for Wellington College and Broadmoor Hospital, Crowthorne’s past is shaped by education, healthcare, and quiet rural life. Explore rare images of Victorian institutions, village shops, leafy lanes, and the arrival of the railway that connected Crowthorne to the wider world. This visual archive captures the charm, resilience, and character of the people and places that made Crowthorne what it is today—a village with deep roots and a distinctive story to tell.