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Reading at War

Saturday 27th April - 1pm

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​