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) 12th July 2018 Reading Abbey themed cruises to run during this summer 8th July 2018 Ecumenical service to celebrate re-opening of Abbey ruins held at St James 3rd July 2018 Next stage in the Hidden Abbey Project has been announced 16th June 2018 ** Reading Abbey ruins are re-opened to the public ** 31st May 2018 Keys to conserved Inner Gateway of Reading Abbey handed over 30th May 2018 Plaque marking nearby burial place of King Henry I recreated 23rd May 2018 Presentation of Theatre and Arts Reading plans for Reading Prison 22nd May 2018 Interactive map of the Abbey Quarter launched |
Forthcoming events in 2018 (for further information see Programme) 25th July 2018 Annual outing to Tewkesbury Abbey and Deerhurst churches 2nd Sept. 2018 Summer Party in the Abbey Ruins 29th Sept. 2018 Day School course on Reading Abbey run by the Department for Continuing Education in the University of Oxford 27th Oct. 2018 Annual General Meeting and lecture Remember to keep an eye on the Reading Abbey Quarter Facebook , Twitter and What's On pages for further updates and events in the Abbey Quarter, as well as the Friends' Facebook page. |
