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Reading Abbey Quarter Tour & Cream Tea
In medieval times, Reading was the site of a great royal abbey – a religious community centred round a magnificent church – one of the largest monasteries in Europe. It was formed in 1121 by Henry I and closed in 1539 on the orders of Henry VIII.
Our walk will explore the rich history of the Abbey Quarter with abbey guide and expert John Painter. It will be around 90 minutes in length, and generally on flat ground. We finish with a cream tea in the Centre for Heritage & Family History, itself built on the site of the former Abbey stables.
Numbers are limited, so pre-booking is required. Bookings close three days beforehand.
Image: Pathway through Reading Abbey, Ethan Doyle White, CC BY-SA 4.0 (cropped)
This event is organised by Berkshire Family History Society CIO, a registered charity number 1204390.
Our walk will explore the rich history of the Abbey Quarter with abbey guide and expert John Painter. It will be around 90 minutes in length, and generally on flat ground. We finish with a cream tea in the Centre for Heritage & Family History, itself built on the site of the former Abbey stables.
Numbers are limited, so pre-booking is required. Bookings close three days beforehand.
Image: Pathway through Reading Abbey, Ethan Doyle White, CC BY-SA 4.0 (cropped)
This event is organised by Berkshire Family History Society CIO, a registered charity number 1204390.
Friday 23 May
Organisers - The Centre for Heritage and Family History, 2nd Floor, Reading Central Library, Abbey Square, Reading, Berkshire RG1 3BQ
2 - 4pm£10
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