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.

Book online: https://tinyurl.com/36ydt332

West Berkshire Museum | Wednesday 19 November | 7pm | £5

You may also like the following events from West Berkshire Museum:

• Next Friday, 29th August, 10:00 am, Messy Museum Mornings: Fly your flag! in Newbury
• Next month, 6th September, 11:00 am, Workshop: Have a go at weaving in Newbury
• Next month, 13th September, 10:30 am, Heritage Open Days: West Berkshire Museum in Newbury

Also check out other Exhibitions in Newbury.