Events
Battle of Read Bridge 1643
Sunday 25 June 2023
Join the Battlefields Trust North-West Region for its first exploration of the battle of Read Bridge, which was fought in April 1643 and saw the defeat of the earl of Derby’s army by a small force of east Lancashire parliamentarians.
Simon Marsh from the Battlefields Trust will lead the walk with the help of local historian Brian Jeffrey.
Meet 10:30am in the public car-park (charges apply) at Spring Wood nature reserve, Whalley, Lancashire, BB7 9DP.
The walk will last around two and a half to two and three-quarter hours over a distance of around three miles across public footpaths. Stout footwear is advised.
Booking is also advised as numbers that cann be accommodated are limited. To reserve a place, please contact Simon using the contact details below.
Walkers who are not members of the Battlefields Trust will be asked for a £5 donation to support the work of the Trust.
For further information.
- Contact name : Simon Marsh
- Contact email : research@battlefieldstrust.com
- Contact phone : 07742-958888
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