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Talk: The Early History of Compton

This talk by local historian David Peacock will take a selective look at the history of the Compton area from prehistory to the Tudor period. Including a Roman pottery industry, the Battle of Ashdown, Domesday records and Tudor sheep-farming.

David Peacock has researched, written about and taught the history of West Berkshire and the Newbury area for many years.


Bookings close at 4pm the day before the talk.


Talk to complement the Focus On Compton special exhibition.


Book online: tinyurl.com/yc34vua8


Wednesday 12 February | West Berkshire Museum | 7pm | £5
event dateWednesday 12 February
venue addressWest Berkshire Museum The Wharf Newbury RG14 5AS
event timesWednesday 12 February | West Berkshire Museum | 7pm | £5
telephone 01635519562 for latest times or cancellations.
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