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The drowning of William Adelin in the White Ship disaster introduced anarchy into England, and ultimately led to the building of Reading Abbey....
Professor Peter Stoneley explores Oscar Wilde's more positive relationship with Reading before his infamous incarceration at Reading Gaol.
Find out about the medieval origins of Halloween and how Reading Abbey helped to promote its traditions!
Did you know that Jane Austen went to school in Reading? Read more to find out why!
The first thing people always ask me is: how did an American end up in Reading?
When I made the decision to head back to school for my...
Reading’s life-giving waterways have been absolutely vital to the development of the town over the centuries, providing a natural transport route...
How do we conserve the Abbey ruins without creating more damaging problems? Find out how in our latest blog!
There’s so much we couldn’t have achieved if we didn’t have our team of volunteers. They’re part of the life and soul of Reading Museum. Read how...
Sir John Soane, the son of a Berkshire bricklayer, became one of Britain's most influential 19th century architects.
