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) 28th Jan. 2020 Tree and lighting work on Chestnut Walk due to start in February 9th Dec. 2019 Reading Abbey Revealed project selected for Civic Trust Conservation Award 5th Nov. 2019 Incorrect Abbey ruins shown on election material October 2019 Link to October edition of Abbey Quarter newsletter 30th Oct. 2019 Deadline for bids for purchase of Reading Gaol 28th Oct. 2019 Article in 'Salon' about the sale of Reading Gaol 2nd Oct. 2019 Ministry of Justice has put Reading Gaol up for sale |
Forthcoming events in 2020 (for further information see Programme) 20th March 2020 Spring Lecture, the inaugural Professor Brian Kemp lecture: The Heraldry of Reading Abbey and its Legacy by Dr Adrian Ailes 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. |
