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 | ||||||||||||
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* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** The ruins of Reading Abbey are once more open to the public. The site was officially reopened at 11:00am on 16th June by town mayor Debs Edwards and the Lord Lieutenant of Berkshire James Puxley, as reported in this BBC article. ** This Reading Borough Council Press Release from 7th June gives information about the opening ceremony and the Reading Abbey Revealed project * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * |
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News (for further information see the News page) 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 Late April 2018 Last sections of scaffolding removed from the Abbey Ruins 23rd Apr. 2018 Visit to the Blade by Fora members to view the Abbey Ruins. 14th Apr. 2018 Photos of the opening of Reading Abbey Inner Gateway added to News page. 12 Feb. 2018 It was announced that the Abbey Ruins will re-open to the public on Saturday 16th June 2018. |
Forthcoming events in 2018 (for further information see Programme) 16th June 2018 The Abbey ruins will re-open to the public. Reading Waterfest will also be taking place. 29th Sept. 2018 Day School course on Reading Abbey run by the Department for Continuing Education in the University of Oxford 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. |
