Reading Roars!

Reading has an interesting history pre-dating pedestrianisation and The Oracle. Furthermore, evidence of this is all around us. So why ignore it?

In partnership with the Civic Trust, Reading Borough Council is running Heritage Open Days during 8-11 September, allowing the public the opportunity to visit some of the town’s oldest buildings.

Some of these buildings include Reading School, designed by the architect of London’s popular Natural History Museum, Alfred Waterhouse (did you know that?).

Also, as part of the event, according to the Council:

The RISC (Reading International Solidarity Centre) edible roof garden will show off its plants from around the world.

Edible roof garden? That’s a difficult one to swallow.

In addition, there is

a tour of Waterstone’s bookshop, which is based in the ex-independent chapel.

Thus exploring Reading in a more literal way (or should that be literary?).

Click here to read the the Council’s announcement. Then check out the town’s heritage, because Reading, too, has a history! And if you can’t participate in the event, look up and beyond the shop facades lining the streets. Reading has a superb Victorian redbrick skyline! Tip: You can admire the town’s glorious rooftops from the Walkabout terrace, while enjoying a crisp Steinlager.