Newbury ( eng. Newbury ) - a city in the UK .
| City | |
| Newbury | |
|---|---|
| English Newbury | |
 | |
| A country |  Great Britain |
| Region | South East England |
| County | Berkshire |
| History and geography | |
| Square | |
| Timezone | UTC + 0 , in the summer UTC + 1 |
| Population | |
| Population | 39,186 people ( 2011 ) |
| Official language | English |
| Digital identifiers | |
| Telephone code | +44 1635 |
| Postcode | |
General Information
Newbury is located on the Kenneth River in Berkshire , 90 kilometers west of London . Its population is about 50 thousand people. With the city of Bath, Newbery is connected by the Kennet-Avon Canal .
The main attraction of Newbury is an ancient castle - Donington . During the civil war in England , in the 17th century, the environs of the city were the scene of fierce battles.
The city is the headquarters of the international cellular operator Vodafone .
Newbury is home to astronomer Francis Bailey and writer Richard Adams .
Partner Cities
Feltre
Bagnols-sur-sez
Eclo
Braunfels
Links
- Newbury City Council Site (eng.)