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Katesgrove, Reading, Walkabout
Bricks, Iron, Sails, Education, Potts & a Meadow
Join Terry Dixon for this walk through Katesgrove in Reading, bounded in the north by the Inner Distribution Road, the east by London St and Whitley St, to the south by Waterloo Rise & on the west by the River Kennet. We will cover its history, culture, heritage, industry, people, places, Victorian brickwork, schools & so much more! The walk will end at the Hook and Tackle pub where you can stay for lunch , a drink and a chat, should you so wish.
Numbers are limited, so pre-booking is required. Bookings close three days beforehand.
Image: Kennet Arms, Reading, Graham Horn (cropped).
This event is organised by Berkshire Family History Society CIO, a registered charity number 1204390.
Join Terry Dixon for this walk through Katesgrove in Reading, bounded in the north by the Inner Distribution Road, the east by London St and Whitley St, to the south by Waterloo Rise & on the west by the River Kennet. We will cover its history, culture, heritage, industry, people, places, Victorian brickwork, schools & so much more! The walk will end at the Hook and Tackle pub where you can stay for lunch , a drink and a chat, should you so wish.
Numbers are limited, so pre-booking is required. Bookings close three days beforehand.
Image: Kennet Arms, Reading, Graham Horn (cropped).
This event is organised by Berkshire Family History Society CIO, a registered charity number 1204390.
Tuesday 12 Aug 2025
Organisers - The Centre for Heritage and Family History, 2nd Floor, Reading Central Library, Abbey Square, Reading, Berkshire RG1 3BQ
10.30am - 1pm£5
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