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Wantage Town Walk
For those interested in Berkshire's history
Wantage is the birthplace of King Alfred the Great and a town with a long and fascinating history. This short walk will be mainly around the quiet backstreets, finishing (via the Market Square) at the Vale and Downland Museum in time for lunch. There will be stops at some of the more interesting buildings and places of note along the way, including the site of the Wantage Wharf and the Wantage Tramway. Discover more about this fascinating historic town.
Numbers are limited, so pre-booking is required. Bookings close three days beforehand.
10.30 am -12.00 noon
Image: Mill Street, Wantage – from the Market Place by Stefan Czapski
About Berkshire Family History Society
This talk is organised by Berkshire Family History Society CIO, a registered charity number 1204390.
