engThe town of Wallingford in Oxfordshire has a rich and fascinating history. Historically a part of Berkshire, Wallingford's position on the River Thames has meant that it has been a strategically important crossing point for centuries. The place has been fortified since at least the Saxon times, but it was during the medieval period that Wallingford was involved in a number of important events in British history.The Normans built Wallingford Castle soon after the conquest and it became a key strategic base for Empress Matilda during the civil war of the twelfth century. It would also play a key part in another civil war centuries later as a Royalist stronghold against the Parliamentarians and Oliver Cromwell would later order the destruction of the castle. Today, Wallingford remains a prosperous and lively town. Wallingford: A History charts the history of this fascinating town in the Oxfordshire countryside.
Wallingford a History