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Many city dwellers envy the residents
of West Berkshire their outdoor green
space. Newbury is particularly
fortunate to have a number of green
spaces close to the centre of town.
Victoria Park has survived numerous
attempts at urbanisation, but
continues to flourish as a recreational
area to be enjoyed by the whole
community.
On any sunny summer’s day, the park
is busy with office and retail workers
on their lunchbreak, as well as sun
worshippers, children playing and
picnicking families.
On summer Sunday afternoons, you
can relax in a deckchair to the sound
of a brass band playing on the
bandstand; if you’re feeling more
energetic, you can have a game of
tennis or exercise on the outdoor
gym equipment.
NewburyWeekly News
archivist
JACKIE MARKHAM takes a look at
the history of Victoria Park and
readers have shared some of their
pictures.
Aerial view of Victoria Park, September 1984
OA
feature
With thanks to West Berkshire Museum curator
Ruth Howard, Elaine Harle and her FB group West
Berkshire History, Ashley Kordowski and his FB
group Newbury & Thatcham Past and Present,
Victoria Park Nursery, and to those who shared
their memories.