THE Heritage Open Days this weekend at Shaw House and West Berks Museum are part of England’s largest festival of history and culture, a chance to see hidden places and try out new experiences – and it’s all free. On Saturday and Sunday, head for the Great Hall for introductory talks about the history of Shaw House throughout the day (no need to book) and then explore the House, exhibition rooms and the historic costume exhibition Dressed for Shaw and the English Civil War arms and armoury exhibition Dressed for Battle. Visitors can also pre-book to visit to the Elizabethan bakehouse which was…
