Reading Abbey History Podcast now online

Guided tours of Reading Abbey

The first of a series of podcasts about places in Reading which hold significance has been launched, starting with a look at the remarkable story of Reading Abbey.

Martin Ellerbeck from the Reading based company Thursday Films has been working with Reading Museum on the 'Sites of Significance' project. The first is an interview with our archaeology curator, Jill Greenaway, talking about the nationally important history of Reading Abbey.

With access to the Abbey precincts currently restricted, this online guided tour of the ruins gives a fascinating insight into Reading’s medieval past. The podcast is available on the Museum's Youtube Channel.

Look out for our second film with former Reading resident Michael Bond, the author of Paddington Bear. Mr Bond recalls his school days in Reading and how witnessing the arrival of war time evacuees at Reading railway station later gave him inspiration for his most famous creation.

Date updated: 07 Nov 2011

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