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Local History Course: Civil War Century: the Newbury area in the 17th
This is a non-specialist course focussed on the Newbury area, covering the First and Second Battles of Newbury, the Siege of Donnington Castle, and surviving 17th-century buildings locally. These together with other themes will help to build up a picture of the Newbury area during the 17th-century, with an opportunity to focus on specific villages or topics of interest.
David Peacock has researched, written about and taught the history of West Berkshire and the Newbury area for many years.
8 weeks from Tuesday 13 January 2026 (excluding February half term holiday of Tuesday 17 February) until Tuesday 10 March 2026, 1.30pm-3.30pm each Tuesday afternoon.
David Peacock has researched, written about and taught the history of West Berkshire and the Newbury area for many years.
8 weeks from Tuesday 13 January 2026 (excluding February half term holiday of Tuesday 17 February) until Tuesday 10 March 2026, 1.30pm-3.30pm each Tuesday afternoon.
Tue 13 Jan 26, Tue 20 Jan 26, Tue 27 Jan 26, Tue 3 Feb 26, Tue 10 Feb 26, Tue 24 Feb 26, Tue 3 Mar 26, Tue 10 Mar 26
West Berkshire Museum
The Wharf
Newbury RG14 5AS
Book online: tinyurl.com/y4734cnwStarts Tuesday 13 January | West Berkshire Museum | 1.30pm – 3.30pm | £85
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