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 Abbey Quarter information) 16 Sept. 2016 Revised dates for Reading Abbey Revealed project, see Abbey Quarter Information page 12 Sept. 2016 Early findings from the Hidden Abbey project reported, further information under Abbey Quarter information. 15 July 2016 The Inner Gateway when restored could be opened to schools as Jane Austen's Georgian schoolroom - see the getreading website for information 22 June 2016 Ministry of Justice applies for archaeological dig in Reading Prison grounds - see BBC News item 18 Mar. 2016 New book about Reading Abbey, please see the Friends' Facebook page for information. A review of the book can be read here 15 Dec. 2015 Lottery Funding bid successful. See Abbey Quarter Information |
Forthcoming events in 2016 (for further information see Programme) Saturday 29th Oct. AGM, 2.30pm in the Soane Space in the Old Town Hall. After the meeting, a talk will be given by Ron Baxter, author of "The Royal Abbey of Reading". Most recent website updates 19 Sept. 2016 Accounts of Surveys and Excavations at Reading Abbey added under Guide to Reading Abbey 17 Sept. 2016 Autumn 2016 newsletter added under Recent Newsletters 16 Sept. 2016 Revised Reading Abbey Revealed project dates added 15 Sept. 2016 Account of the 9th/10th Sept. Abbey Quarter tours added on the Programme page |
