Discover History & Heritage in Reading

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   Cole Museum of Zoology

   Address

   University of Reading, Whiteknights campus, READING, Berkshire, RG6 6LA

   READING

   The Cole Museum of Zoology is owned and managed by the University of Reading. It was established by Professor Francis Cole in 1906 when the University was known as University College Reading. The Cole Museum of Zoology represents a snapshot of…

   

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   Greyfriars Church

   Address

   Friar Street, READING, Berkshire, RG1 1EH

   READING

   The building of Greyfriars Church was completed in 1311 by Franciscans, followers of St Francis of Assisi who were monks, then called friars, who wore grey, hence the name Greyfriars. It is now a Grade 1 listed building, being the oldest Franciscan…

   

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   Reading Museum

   Address

   Blagrave Street, READING, Berkshire, RG1 1QH

   Telephone

   0118 937 3400

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   Situated in Reading’s Victorian Town Hall, the Museum tells the story of Reading from its Saxon beginnings to the high-tech town it is today. Explore ten galleries of historic and artistic objects. Discover archaeology from Roman Silchester and…

   

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