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Talk: The Early History of Compton

Another chance to hear this talk (first delivered on Wednesday 12th February at the Museum) by local historian David Peacock. He 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 current Focus On Compton special exhibition. This talk was previously delivered at the Museum on Wednesday 12 February.
event dateWednesday 19 November
venue addressWest Berkshire Museum The Wharf Newbury RG14 5AS
event timesBook online: tinyurl.com/36ydt332
West Berkshire Museum | Wednesday 19 November | 7pm | £5
telephone 01635519562 for latest times or cancellations.
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