An Historical Tour of the Streets of Old Coley An online talk by Dr Joe Doak and Graham Turner.

This virtual tour of Old Coley will take viewers through the streets of Coley prior to slum clearance and the Inner Direction Road, which destroyed vast parts of working-class dwellings in Reading’s inner city. Joe and Graham will provide a history of the area as well as stories of life in this harsh but thriving neighbourhood, using a combination of vintage maps, antique photographs, personal knowledge, and desk-top research. They will make stops along the way to visit the Coley Steps, Coley Primary School, Simonds Brewery, St Savour’s Church, and the local brick-making business. It should be of interest to Old Coleyites, local historians, current residents and anybody curious about what existed before the IDR.

2 – 3.15.pm

Image courtesy of Joe Doak. About the Berkshire Family History Society Berkshire Family History Society CIO, a registered charity with number 1204390, is organising this talk.

Read more on sportupdates.co.uk