Blog Join us in exploring Reading's history, our community and our objects. All Posts Collections Community Get involved Reading Abbey Reading’s history Things to do Apply A short history of Reading: Reading's royal abbey 15 Nov 2022 Learn about the history of Reading's royal abbey, which was once of the most impressive monasteries in all of England. Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge, and her life in Berkshire 25 May 2022 The Duchess of Cambridge was born in Reading's Royal Berkshire Hospital and grew up in the county of Berkshire. Remembering 900 years of Reading Abbey 10 Jan 2022 Local writer and history enthusiast David Cook shares his personal interest in Reading Abbey's nine-hundred year history. The Berkshire Archaeology Society 150 and Reading Abbey 900 30 Jun 2021 Learn about the history of Berkshire Archaeological Society, which celebrates its 150th anniversary this year in a new exhibition. A very short history of Reading Gaol 19 May 2021 Discover the story of Reading Gaol, from its medieval origins to contemporary campaigns to preserve its legacy. Death and Anarchy: the White Ship Disaster 25 Nov 2020 The drowning of William Adelin in the White Ship disaster led to the building of Reading Abbey and ultimately to anarchy in England. Museum on Wheels: a year on the road 23 Oct 2020 Learn about Museum on Wheels, one of the outreach programmes offered by our team! A short history of the Forbury Gardens 21 Jul 2020 Delve into the 900 year history of Reading's Forbury Gardens connecting the town with its royal abbey. Restoring Reading's Abbey 5 Jun 2020 Chris Forsey explores the history and conservation of Reading's royal abbey. Pagination Current page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Next page Next › Last page Last »
A short history of Reading: Reading's royal abbey 15 Nov 2022 Learn about the history of Reading's royal abbey, which was once of the most impressive monasteries in all of England.
Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge, and her life in Berkshire 25 May 2022 The Duchess of Cambridge was born in Reading's Royal Berkshire Hospital and grew up in the county of Berkshire.
Remembering 900 years of Reading Abbey 10 Jan 2022 Local writer and history enthusiast David Cook shares his personal interest in Reading Abbey's nine-hundred year history.
The Berkshire Archaeology Society 150 and Reading Abbey 900 30 Jun 2021 Learn about the history of Berkshire Archaeological Society, which celebrates its 150th anniversary this year in a new exhibition.
A very short history of Reading Gaol 19 May 2021 Discover the story of Reading Gaol, from its medieval origins to contemporary campaigns to preserve its legacy.
Death and Anarchy: the White Ship Disaster 25 Nov 2020 The drowning of William Adelin in the White Ship disaster led to the building of Reading Abbey and ultimately to anarchy in England.
Museum on Wheels: a year on the road 23 Oct 2020 Learn about Museum on Wheels, one of the outreach programmes offered by our team!
A short history of the Forbury Gardens 21 Jul 2020 Delve into the 900 year history of Reading's Forbury Gardens connecting the town with its royal abbey.
Restoring Reading's Abbey 5 Jun 2020 Chris Forsey explores the history and conservation of Reading's royal abbey.
