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History of the Abbey Quarter Learn about the fascinating 900 years of history in the Reading Abbey Quarter, burial place of Henry I
Conservation A key part of the Reading Abbey Revealed project was conserving the remains of Reading Abbey to re-open them to the public.
Venue Hire and Filming- Abbey Ruins The Abbey Ruins are a unique and prestigious venue in the heart of Reading
Where Do We Go From Here? Reading Museum Floorplan Follow along with each audio story separately as you make your way through the audio trail. Some items also feature a video recording of the Rank and File actor telling
Kasia - Box Inlaid with Straw Decoration My name is Kasia, and I am a neurodivergent artist born in Communist Poland under Soviet oppression. As a creative person, I found myself suffocating and rebelling against uniformity and
Ganna - Livery Badge Hi I’m Ganna, I am a refugee from Ukraine. I chose to write about a small button found at Reading Abbey with the image of a sphinx. Have you ever
Ganna - WWI Pocket Watch Hi I’m Ganna, I am a refugee from Ukraine. When I saw the clock, frozen by the start of the First World War, I had images of the morning when
Candy - Suffragette Badge My name is Candy, I am a blind actor with Rank & File. On choosing this suffragette badge, it felt almost as if the badge chose me, knowing I’d have
