Other current and historical names
Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of Wokingham within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Wokingham (or Oakingham), market town and par., in SE. of Berks, 7 miles SE. of Reading and 36 SW. of London by rail - par., 8545 ac., pop. 5043; town, 814 ac., pop. 3099; P.O., T.O., 1 Bank, 1 newspaper. Market-day, Tuesday. Wokingham is an ancient town, with a fine old church, a town hall, and an endowed school. It was first chartered by Queen Elizabeth. Since the railway was opened, it has rapidly risen in commercial importance. Several seats and places of interest are in the neighbourhood.