Maiwand and The Great Game Online Talk
with Mike Cooper
The impressive cast iron statue of a lion in Forbury Gardens, Reading has become one of the most iconic images of Reading.
The Lion is posed snarling defiance to the north – towards Russia. Built by George Blackall Simonds and unveiled in 1886, it commemorates those who died in the Battle of Maiwand. Yet few of us probably know much about the battle and its tragic association with Berkshire.
In this online talk, Mike Cooper looks at the Battle of Maiwand against the background of Anglo-Russian rivalry in Asia – The Great Game – something he’s been following for 40 years – and the history of the lion itself.
Pre-booking is required as the Zoom link is sent to you in advance.
2 - 3.15pm
About Berkshire Family History Society
This talk is organised by Berkshire Family History Society CIO, a registered charity number 1204390.
Image: The_Maiwand_Lion Tom Bastin CC-BY-2.0
