Katesgrove area 'Bricks, Iron, Sails, Education, Potts & a Meadow' Walkabout
Pell Street, Elgar Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 2NZ
Starting of Pell Street with our backs to River Road we will note Grade II Katesgrove Primary School and the properties in Pell Street before heading over to Elgar Road. Here, we will admire the brickwork and features of its staggered terraced properties, some of which surprisingly have their gardens down to the Kennet. We will reflect on the lost Co-Op printing works and its successor and the history of Reading's bricks.
The story of Trooper Potts VC will be highlighted. Trooper Potts and his family lived in the local streets. Then to the green and blue (we hope) as we walk in Waterloo Meadows alongside the Kennet, undoubtedly an important local green asset and oasis. Will ""Wellington"" boots be needed? We will hear about Roman Gold Hoards and Marianne! Then down past the Hindu Temple and the Whitley Pump heading into town. On route we pass the British School, hear about the little known Kats Company (nothing to do with Andrew Lloyd Webber) and lost pubs before we head down Pell St to pass Katesgrove Primary before ending up at the Hook and Tackle / Namaste Kitchen for a drink and a natter. Phew!
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 07 September:
- 9.50am
- Thursday 12 September:
- 9.50am
Location & directions
Pell Street, Elgar Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 2NZ
- Directions:
- Traffic lights at the corner of Pell St and Elgar Rd, opposite to Bally Convenience Store RG1 2NZ
- Contact on day:
- Terry Dixon
- Telephone number:
- +447505351517
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking required
- Booking conditions:
- Use Eventbrite booking link NB Questions can be asked via my Website - https://readingwalkingtours.co.uk/
- Booking contact name:
- Terry Dixon
- Booking telephone number:
- +447505351517
- Booking email:
- [email protected]
- Booking website:
- https://www.eventbrite.com/manage/events/883675175237/
- Alternative booking website:
- https://readingwalkingtours.co.uk/
- Booking opens:
- 04 Jul 2024 12:00 AM
- Booking closes:
- 05 Sep 2024 12:00 AM
Accessibility details
NB Steep hills & meadow that could be uneven & muddy. Plus dropped kerbs may not be available.
Additional information
Stop at the end for refreshments & Toilets – NB No designated Toilet on Route, please go beforehand!
- Max no of people per tour:
- 24
- Est. tour duration:
- 2 hour(s) 30 minute(s)
