Horse Dealing in Reading Talk
with Caroline Piller
Horse dealing was an extremely important trade in town and country. Discover how the well-known horse dealers of Reading in the 19th and early 20th centuries carried out their business, which could be quite lucrative.
The last dealers in Reading were Oliver Dixon Ltd, of Crescent Road Repository at Mockbeggar Farm. They were rewarded with royal patronage and worldwide fame but were forced to give up their premises in 1941. Oliver Dixon was well known in Reading, mixing socially with Sol Joel, the Palmers, Arthur Hill, Vincent and Dick Francis of Emmbrook.
After the talk - refreshments are served and tea or coffee and cake are included in the ticket price.
Pre-booking is preferred, but you can just turn up on the day (subject to space).
2 - 3.30pm
Image: A visit by the Queen of Spain to Oliver Dixon’s stables.
About Berkshire Family History Society
This talk is organised by Berkshire Family History Society, a registered charity number 283010.
