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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) 31st Dec. 2024 Summary of developments concerning Reading Gaol during 2024 16th Dec. 2024 Abbey and Abbey quarter related themes in Reading Christmas illuminations 18th March 2024 Information is publicised about plans for the development of Reading Gaol 11th Jan. 2024 Reading Gaol has been sold to the Ziran Education Foundation 14th Nov. 2023 HRH Duke of Gloucester visits the ruins of Reading Abbey 29th Sept. 2023 'Hidden Abbey' project meeting held in Reading 25th Sept. 2023 Reading Gaol is in the process of being sold 25th March 2023 "March to Reading Gaol" due to take place on this date |
Forthcoming events (for further information see Programme) April - October 2025 Events to mark the 250th anniversary of the birth of Jane Austen 10th - 18th May 2025 Reading Walks Festival 28th June 2025 Reading Water Fest 23rd July 2025 Friends' Outing to Harmondsworth Great Barn and Syon House Remember to keep an eye on the Reading Abbey Quarter Facebook and What's On pages for further updates and events in the Abbey Quarter, as well as the Friends' Facebook page. |