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Reading ( / ˈrɛdɪŋ / ⓘ RED-ing) [2] is a town and borough in Berkshire, England. Most of its built-up area lies within the Borough of Reading, although some outer suburbs are parts of neighbouring unitary authority areas. Located in the Thames Valley at the confluence of the rivers Thames and Kennet, Reading is 40 miles (64 km) east of ...
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The earliest map of Reading, published in 1611 by John Speed. By 1525, Reading was the largest town in Berkshire, and tax returns show that Reading was the 10th largest town in England followed closely by Colchester and Leicester, based on taxable wealth.
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Jan 6, 2020 · After being named one of 2019’s best places in the UK to live and work, Reading in Berkshire has grown in popularity for both residents and visitors. Plus, being just 30 minutes away from London on the train, Reading makes a great day trip from London and other nearby towns.
- Reading Museum. In the neo-Gothic Town Hall, the Reading Museum explores the town’s past, from its earliest days as a Saxon Settlement, through its Medieval abbey, industrialisation and up to the 21st century.
- Forbury Gardens. A couple of streets east of the railway station, Forbury Gardens is a neat public park on the outer court of the former Reading Abbey, which we’ll talk about later.
- Abbey Ruins. On the southeast boundary of Forbury Gardens, mingling with more modern buildings are the ruins of Reading Abbey, which was founded by Henry I in 1121.
- Basildon Park. A short trip into the Chiltern Hills, just northwest of Reading, Basildon Park is a resplendent Palladian country house designed by John Carr and built between 1776 and 1783.
Reading is a town and borough in Berkshire, England. Most of its built-up area lies within the Borough of Reading, although some outer suburbs are parts of neighbouring unitary authority areas.
Arts. Media. Literature. Other. References. External links. Culture of Reading, Berkshire. Reading is a town in the English county of Berkshire . Music. Aerial view of Reading Festival 2007. Every year, Reading hosts the Reading Festival, which has been running since 1971.
The main website for Reading UK is www.reading.co.uk. Reading, which is in the Royal County of Berkshire, is situated approximately 41 miles (66 km) west of central London on the M4 corridor within easy access of both the M40 and M3 motorways. It is also just over 25 minutes by car to Heathrow Airport and it is served by the Great Western Main ...
