Forbury Gardens, Reading

Forbury Gardens, Reading

Forbury Gardens is a much-loved part of Reading and has been the backdrop to many important events in the town, from at least 871 when the Danes camped there. Now listed as Grade II in the English Heritage Register of Historic Parks and Gardens it has many hidden stories to tell.

This is the last of three talks in the Spring Potpourri Talks Series. The other talks take place on 23rd April and 28th May. You may book tickets for individual events or for all three talks in the series for a reduced price.  

To book

Pre-booking is required, because the event link will be sent in advance.                             

To join this talk, you will need a computer device with speakers. Ideally, also a webcam and microphone. You also need to be able to access the internet from it. First-time users of Zoom, will be asked to download a small piece of software, which will be sent in advance.   

Image: a 1930s postcard of Forbury Gardens. 

To book – scroll down.

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£4
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Available Tickets: 60

For members of Berkshire Family History Society

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Date

Thu 25 Jun 2026

Time

14:00 - 15:15

Tickets

£5.00

Location

Webinar
Webinar
Zoom Video Conference
Website
https://berksfhs.org

Category

Organiser

The Centre - Berkshire FHS
Email
booking@berksfhs.org.uk
Website
https://berksfhs.org/branches/
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Speaker

  • Joy Pibworth
    Joy Pibworth
    Joy Pibworth
    Joy Pibworth

    Joy has always been fascinated by history and is particularly interested in the history of the towns and villages of the former North Berkshire (now the Vale of the White Horse) and the history of Reading pre 1837. She is a long-standing member of several local history societies. Joy has been a Janeite (Jane Austen fan) since her school days and is particularly interested in the life and times of Jane and her immediate family.