The IDR - Before and Afterwards Online Talk
With Joe Doak and Graham Turner
The Inner Distribution Road (IDR) opened in 1969 as a radical solution to the regular build-up of traffic in the town centre. Its construction resulted in parts of old central Reading being demolished, changing the shape of the town forever. The talk will provide selective descriptions of some of the areas which were affected by the building of the IDR. This will make use of the photographic record produced by Doug Noyes of the before and after situation around Coley/Castle Street and the London Street/Queens Road area. Graham and Joe will highlight some of the key changes and discuss them in a Q&A session.
Pre-booking is required, because the event link will be sent in advance.
Image: courtesy of Joe Doak.
2 - 3.15pm
About Berkshire Family History Society
This talk is organised by Berkshire Family History Society, a registered charity number 283010.
