Historically Exciting - Reading
From the glories of Reading Abbey to sites of bloody battles and dreadful executions - there is a Reading you probably didn't know existed.
| Title | Summary |
|---|---|
| Huntley and Palmers | One of the most important businesses in the development of modern Reading |
| Market Place | The town’s ancient Market Place has undergone a transformation over the last year including the complete refurbishment of the Simeon Monument |
| Reading Prison and Oscar Wilde | Discover more about this historic prison |
| The Abbey Ruins and Gateway | Reading Abbey once covered a 30-acre site in central Reading and was an important pilgrimage site since it held the hand of the Apostle Saint James amongst its many relics. |
| The Forbury and Maiwand Lion | Now fully renovated, The Forbury Gardens are a delightful example of Victorian formal gardens |
| The Kennet, Blake's Lock and The Holy Brook | Explore the waterways of Reading |
| Town Hall Square | Discover the historic buildings surrounding Town Hall Square |
| Wonderfully Writing | Literary Connections to Reading |
