The Friends of Reading Abbey
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The Friends of Reading Abbey |
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The Friends aim to aid the preservation of the Ruins of the Abbey
for the enjoyment of all, and to spread knowledge and public
awareness of its history Welcome to the website of the Friends of Reading Abbey. Here you can find information about the organisation and how to join us. We will also keep the front page updated with details of outings and other events organised for members. |
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News (for further information see the News page) 11 Oct. 2017 Hidden Abbey Stones Project (HASP) to be launched on 20th October 29 June 2017 'Reading Place of Culture' awards feature Abbey related winning entries 8 June 2017 Press release by the University of Reading about excavations on Slough's Montem Mound and on Forbury Hill 13 May 2017 Banners for the Reading Abbey Revealed project now cover Inner Gateway 5 May 2017 Information added about i) tours of Abbey ruins ii) event at MERL on 18th May and iii) display at Abbey Gateway |
Forthcoming events in 2017 (for further information see Programme) 28 Oct. 2017 Friends of Reading Abbey AGM 4th Nov. 2017 Professor Ann Lawrence will give a talk 'Science and Magic within the Monastery' 27th Nov. 2017 Professor Peter Stoneley will give a talk 'Garden Party and Prison Cell - Oscar Wilde in Reading' Remember to keep an eye on the Reading Abbey Quarter Facebook and Twitter pages for further updates about the Abbey Quarter |
