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Caversham Park and its People BC to BBC: The Remarkable History of a Berkshire Stately Home

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Situated on the outskirts of Reading in Berkshire, Caversham Park is an imposing stately home with extensive grounds created by Capability Brown, which has been owned by the BBC since 1942.

While working there as a presenter for BBC Radio Berkshire, Mike Read became fascinated by its rich and varied history, dating back over 1000 years and in the course of this enjoyable book he uncovers a wealth of interesting facts about the succession of ever-more imposing houses that have existed on the site over the centuries and the colourful lives of their owners and occupants, many of whom were influential figures in their day.

Language: English

Pages: 116

Format: Paperback

Release: August 26, 2015

ISBN 13: 9781846831652

Caversham Park and its People BC to BBC: The Remarkable History of a Berkshire Stately Home

0/5 ( ratings)

Situated on the outskirts of Reading in Berkshire, Caversham Park is an imposing stately home with extensive grounds created by Capability Brown, which has been owned by the BBC since 1942.

While working there as a presenter for BBC Radio Berkshire, Mike Read became fascinated by its rich and varied history, dating back over 1000 years and in the course of this enjoyable book he uncovers a wealth of interesting facts about the succession of ever-more imposing houses that have existed on the site over the centuries and the colourful lives of their owners and occupants, many of whom were influential figures in their day.

Language: English

Pages: 116

Format: Paperback

Release: August 26, 2015

ISBN 13: 9781846831652

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