view of the ruins of Lewes Priory

The Friends of Reading Abbey

'THE FRIENDS' EXISTS TO HELP PRESERVE THE RUINS OF READING ABBEY


We 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

NEXT MEETING - Friday 15th April 2011
at 7.30pm (doors open at 7pm)
in the Silverthorne Room of Reading Town Hall, Blagrave Street,
A Talk on Medieval Reading
by Dr Margaret Yates,
of the University of Reading

Meetings are held twice yearly in Reading, on Friday evenings or Saturday afternoons, when lectures are given by specialists on the life of the Abbey and on the most recent developments.
Members receive a twice-yearly Newsletter. Other occasional events take place. There is a small annual membership fee.

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Patrons

The Lord Lieutenant of Berkshire
The Right Worshipful the Mayor of Reading
The Right Reverend the Bishop of Reading
The Abbot of Douai Abbey
The M P for Reading East
The M P for Reading West
The Vice-Chancellor, of Reading University

Officers

President: Professor Brian Kemp
Vice-Presidents: Leslie Cram, Janet Bond
Chairman: Peter Durrant
Secretary: John Painter
Treasurer: Iris Hunt
Newsletter Editor: to be confirmed
Committee: Stella Cooke, Dianne Sykes, Doug Beaumont

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