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) 2nd Oct. 2019 Ministry of Justice has put Reading Gaol up for sale 18th Sept. 2019 Trees on Chestnut Walk to be replaced and lighting installed 14th Aug. 2019 RIP Professor Brian Kemp, President of the Friends of Reading Abbey 6th Aug. 2019 Further archaeological discoveries at Silver St. Reading site 18th July 2019 Reading Gaol to be put up for sale later in 2019 25th June 2019 Reading Abbey Quarter wins Reading cultural award 6th June 2019 Archaeological findings at Reading Gaol being kept confidential |
Forthcoming events in 2019 (for further information see Programme) 10th Oct. Big Sleep Out in the Abbey Ruins 11th-13th Oct. The National Conference and AGM of the British Association of Friends of Museums to be held in Reading 13th Oct. Reading Gaol 'Hug' in support of establishing the Gaol as an arts centre Various dates during the Autumn: Tours of the Abbey Quarter will be run by Reading Museum 26th Oct. Friends' AGM followed by talk on the Grey Friars by Malcolm Summers 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. |
