Kennet and Avon Canal walk
Saturday 22nd June - 1pm
The Kennet & Avon Canal runs through the heart of Reading and has played a major role in the history and development of the town. Come along and hear about when and why the canal was built.
Come along and hear about;
- When and why the canal was built
- The rise, decline and rise again of the canal
- The role it played in the development of the town
- What was Amelia Dyer's connection with the canal and what were her infamous deeds that led to her execution at Pentonville Prison
- What is the canal's connection with invading 9th century Vikings
