History & Heritage

Reading's history and heritage dates back to medieval times and the founding of Reading Abbey by Henry I, who was buried in the Abbey. There's lots to explore from this period of pilgrimage as well as Reading's second coming as an industrial powerhouse in Victorian times.

Look up and enjoy the architecture in the town, visit the Abbey Ruins, discover why Reading was known as Biscuit Town, circle Oscar Wilde's former prison - Reading Gaol and visit the site of Jane Asuten's former school.

There are regular guided tours of many aspects of Reading's history or just explore under your own steam.

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Museum of English Rural Life (The MERL)

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6 Redlands Road, READING, Berkshire, RG1 5EX

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0118 378 8660

merlevents@reading.ac.uk

READING

The Museum of English Rural Life is owned and managed by the University of Reading. We use our diverse and surprising collection to explore how the skills and experiences of farmers and craftspeople, past and present, can help shape our lives now…
Reading Synagogue

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7 Goldsmid Road, READING, Berkshire, RG1 7YB

READING

Welcome to a warm friendly community and the only community to offer, to all Jewish people in the area, regular weekly services and many other activities for adults and children, both inside our wonderful Synagogue & adjoining community hall and at…

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