Reading is large town that is located where the Kennet River and the Thames River meet. This town was very important during medieval times. The very first settlement was called Readingum in the 8th century. This name is probably from Old English. The Danes invaded and took over Reading and the first Battle of Reading occurred in 871 and this battle is the first record of the town.
After the Reading Abbey was built many people visited on a pilgrimage. The Abbey and church was the main governing body for a long time. It took many years for the population to revolt and eventually he last abbot was convicted of high treason and killed and the Abbey was burned to the ground. As with many large towns in England the population greatly decreased with the Black Death.
You can view several of traditional timber houses that were built in the 1500s. These are still visited in town and were a very popular building style at one time. During the English civil War the Parliamentary powers managed to gain control of Reading. There was another battle of reading in 1688 during the revolution.
Eventually after the fighting and sieges stopped several industries were able to develop such as brewing and iron works. Reading is known for its brewing and this began during the 18th century. Reading was soon being known as a popular marketplace as besides beer it was also known for its Reading cheese. Manufacturing eventually became the most important industry during the 19th century.
A huge music festival occurs in Reading in August each year; the Reading festival. This festival is the oldest popular music festival in the world and includes bands that play alternative, metal, indie, rock and punk music.
If you are looking for some local history then Basildon park is an excellent historic house from the end of the 1700s. It is particularly famous for its plasterwork and grand staircases, as well as an octagon room. The house has been completely restored and the gardens are in a stage of restoration. A lovely Tudor style house is the Vyne which housed King Henry the 8th several times.
Mapledurham House is located right at the banks of the Thames River and is still the home of the Blount family. This house was used in several films and contains many collections of artwork and furniture. Nuffield Place was built by the founder of Morris Motors. The gardens are quite extensive and the surrounding woods beautiful.
After the Reading Abbey was built many people visited on a pilgrimage. The Abbey and church was the main governing body for a long time. It took many years for the population to revolt and eventually he last abbot was convicted of high treason and killed and the Abbey was burned to the ground. As with many large towns in England the population greatly decreased with the Black Death.
You can view several of traditional timber houses that were built in the 1500s. These are still visited in town and were a very popular building style at one time. During the English civil War the Parliamentary powers managed to gain control of Reading. There was another battle of reading in 1688 during the revolution.
Eventually after the fighting and sieges stopped several industries were able to develop such as brewing and iron works. Reading is known for its brewing and this began during the 18th century. Reading was soon being known as a popular marketplace as besides beer it was also known for its Reading cheese. Manufacturing eventually became the most important industry during the 19th century.
A huge music festival occurs in Reading in August each year; the Reading festival. This festival is the oldest popular music festival in the world and includes bands that play alternative, metal, indie, rock and punk music.
If you are looking for some local history then Basildon park is an excellent historic house from the end of the 1700s. It is particularly famous for its plasterwork and grand staircases, as well as an octagon room. The house has been completely restored and the gardens are in a stage of restoration. A lovely Tudor style house is the Vyne which housed King Henry the 8th several times.
Mapledurham House is located right at the banks of the Thames River and is still the home of the Blount family. This house was used in several films and contains many collections of artwork and furniture. Nuffield Place was built by the founder of Morris Motors. The gardens are quite extensive and the surrounding woods beautiful.
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