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Reading’s Grey Friars 1233-1538 Talk
The Centre for Heritage and Family History, 2nd Floor, Reading Central Library, Abbey Square, Reading, Berkshire RG1 3BQ
Thursday 13 February
2 - 3.30pm£5 (£4 Berks FHS members)
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Reading’s Grey Friars 1233-1538 Talk
From 1233 to 1538 Reading had two religious foundations, Reading Abbey and the Reading Franciscan Friary. This talk tells the story of the medieval friary, its friars, and their relationship with the town. It ends with the dissolution under Henry VIII, leaving us just the Greyfriars Church building as a remnant of the past.
Our speaker is Malcolm Summers, a published author and historian who has written three books on the Grey Friars of Reading and their church.
After the talk, tea/coffee and cake will be available (included in the price). Pre-booking is preferred, but you can pay on the door, if there are spaces available.
Image: Greyfriars Church, Friar Street, Reading, from the south-east, c. 1875.
This talk is organised by Berkshire Family History Society CIO, a registered charity number 1204390.
Our speaker is Malcolm Summers, a published author and historian who has written three books on the Grey Friars of Reading and their church.
After the talk, tea/coffee and cake will be available (included in the price). Pre-booking is preferred, but you can pay on the door, if there are spaces available.
Image: Greyfriars Church, Friar Street, Reading, from the south-east, c. 1875.
This talk is organised by Berkshire Family History Society CIO, a registered charity number 1204390.
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