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Reading at War

Sunday 3rd November - 11am

War has been a major influence on the town of Reading since the town was first mentioned when invading Danes camped close by in c.870.

Find out Reading's role in;

  • The English Civil War - the Siege of Reading and Battle of Caversham

  • The Glorious Revolution - the Battle of Broad Street

  • The Napoleonic Wars

  • Anglo-Afghan War

  • World War 1

  • World War 2​