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                MAP OF THE ABBEY RUINS

                        SPEED 1610 

 

The earliest map of Reading by Speed in 1610 shows the Abbey as above, more a collection of imaginary buildings. This is the copy made by Man. 

From the Local Studies Collection at Reading Central Library - for more images, visit the website - www.readinglibraries.org.uk - and click on "catalogue".

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