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, and about the Abbey ruins and the history of Reading Abbey. We will 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) 20th June 2020 Fatal stabbing incident in Forbury Gardens 3rd June 2020 Oscar Wilde memorial to be sculpted from old Chestnut Walk trees 10th May 2020 Reminder that Reading Abbey ruins are open during covid-19 restrictions 5th May 2020 MP writes to Prisons Minister concerning the sale of Reading Gaol 10th Apr. 2020 Friends' statement on the sale of Reading Gaol 6th Apr. 2020 Reading Borough Council's attempt to buy the site of Reading Gaol has failed 4th Apr. 2020 Chestnut Walk has been re-opened |
Forthcoming events in 2020 (for further information see Programme) 12th Sept. 2020 Down at the Abbey festival in the Abbey ruins 24th Oct. 2020 Friends AGM followed by lecture by Dr Joanna Laynesmith on Queen Elizabeth Woodville 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. |
