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Robert James has a great interest in the history of Hungerford.
Involvement in the Town & Manor is something of a family tradition. Robert’s grandfather, Ernest Frank James, was a Tutti Man (in 1938), Fishery Secretary and Trustee. It was Ernest who ran James & Co. at the Great Western Mill.
Robert James has a long history of service to the Town & Manor of Hungerford. He was a Tutti Man in 1967, Trustee since 1971, and Constable from 1978-80. In addition, Robert has been Commons & Land Secretary for over 20 years from 1998, Hocktide Court Steward from 2002-2017, and served for many years on the Fishery and Finance Committees. His commitment to looking after the land owned by the charity has seen careful management of Hungerford Common Port Down, Freeman’s Marsh and the purchase of Hungerford Marsh. The care of the charity and land has all been with the aim of benefiting Hungerford as a whole.
Robert was awarded the British Empire Medal in the 2018 New Year's Honours List, in recognition of over 50 years of voluntary service to the Town & Manor of Hungerford charity.
The award was presented by the Lord Lieutenant of Berkshire, James Puxley at a cermony at Reading University on 22nd March 2018. His citation was read by the High Sheriff of Berkshire, Sarah Scrope.
The Canal Wharf, 2011