Blog Join us in exploring Reading's history, our community and our objects. All Posts Collections Community Get involved Reading’s history Reading Abbey Things to do Apply What links Reading Abbey with show jumping and Reading Festival? 21 Aug 2017 As out town prepares to host the annual Reading Festival, we explore how it all came about in 1971. Maiwand Lion, Reading 8 Aug 2017 This blog celebrates of one of Reading’s most iconic felines - the Maiwand or Forbury Lion. From Quern to Computer 7 Aug 2017 Flour milling evolved from hand-powered querns in 6,000 BC, to massive computer-driven roller mills of the present day. The Coronation of Henry I 5 Aug 2017 The youngest son of William the Conqueror was crowned King Henry I of England on August 5th 1100. It changed the fate of Reading forever. Three long years: Reading in 1917 4 Aug 2017 We explore how Reading had faired by 1917 after three years of the Great War and no end in sight. Is the heart of darkness found inside an H&P biscuit tin? 3 Aug 2017 Find out about how Joseph Conrad saw a humble Huntley & Palmers biscuit tin as a symbol of European colonial power in Africa. The Death of William II 2 Aug 2017 The mysterious death of William Rufus led to the quick accesension of his brother, King Henry I. Paddington, a Reading VIB (very important bear) 1 Aug 2017 Have you seen any bears roaming around in Reading recently? Find out how Paddington inspired our annual teddy bear's picnic. A sound of Africa and a taste of home 31 Jul 2017 An unusual musical instruments made from a humble biscuit tin shows the links between Reading to west Africa in the 1900s. Pagination First page « First Previous page ‹ Previous … Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Current page 11
What links Reading Abbey with show jumping and Reading Festival? 21 Aug 2017 As out town prepares to host the annual Reading Festival, we explore how it all came about in 1971.
Maiwand Lion, Reading 8 Aug 2017 This blog celebrates of one of Reading’s most iconic felines - the Maiwand or Forbury Lion.
From Quern to Computer 7 Aug 2017 Flour milling evolved from hand-powered querns in 6,000 BC, to massive computer-driven roller mills of the present day.
The Coronation of Henry I 5 Aug 2017 The youngest son of William the Conqueror was crowned King Henry I of England on August 5th 1100. It changed the fate of Reading forever.
Three long years: Reading in 1917 4 Aug 2017 We explore how Reading had faired by 1917 after three years of the Great War and no end in sight.
Is the heart of darkness found inside an H&P biscuit tin? 3 Aug 2017 Find out about how Joseph Conrad saw a humble Huntley & Palmers biscuit tin as a symbol of European colonial power in Africa.
The Death of William II 2 Aug 2017 The mysterious death of William Rufus led to the quick accesension of his brother, King Henry I.
Paddington, a Reading VIB (very important bear) 1 Aug 2017 Have you seen any bears roaming around in Reading recently? Find out how Paddington inspired our annual teddy bear's picnic.
A sound of Africa and a taste of home 31 Jul 2017 An unusual musical instruments made from a humble biscuit tin shows the links between Reading to west Africa in the 1900s.
