Newbury
a market-town of Berkshire, England, on the Kennet, 17 miles W. by S. of Reading, and 55 from London. It has an old church built in the reign of Henry VII. The grammar school claims King John for its founder (1216). The town has many ancient and wealthy charities. It was incorporated by Elizabeth in 1596. Two hard-fought battles took place here in the Great Rebellion-one in 1643; the other in 1644.
Pop. about 13,000.