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Edward Lever's Pictures of Reading

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On the Kennet and Avon Canal, Reading

On the Kennet and Avon Canal, Reading

This stretch of waterway passes near the site of the old Huntley & Palmer's biscuit factory on Kings Road.

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Reading, Canals,


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The Polish Roman Catholic Church, Watlington Street,Reading

The Polish Roman Catholic Church, Watlington Street,Reading

This Church was originally St.John the Evangelist (C of E) and was saved from demolition by being taken over by the Polish Community. It is now a Roman Catholic Church, and has recently been restored by fund raising from the community and a grant from English Heritage.

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Reading, Churches,


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Pedestrian / Cycle Bridge between Reading and Caversham

Pedestrian / Cycle Bridge between Reading and Caversham

This bridge, opened in October 2015, is a pleasant alternative to the nearby road bridges for pedestrians and cyclists wishing to cross the River Thames. It is positioned between the two main road bridges serving Reading and Caversham, and is close to de Montfort Island.

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Reading, River Scenes


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Reading Bridge House

Reading Bridge House

Reading Bridge House was built in the early 1970's and is one of the largest office buildings in Reading. The rather stark design is typical of the period.

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Reading, Buildings and Structures, Street Scenes


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Pedestrian  / Cycle Bridge between Reading and Caversham

Pedestrian / Cycle Bridge between Reading and Caversham

This bridge, opened in October 2015, is a pleasant alternative to the nearby road bridges for pedestrians and cyclists wishing to cross the River Thames

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Reading, River Scenes


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High Bridge, Reading

High Bridge, Reading

High Bridge over the River Kennet in Reading town centre is the oldest surviving bridge over the Kennet. The present bridge was opened in 1788, and replaced an earlier wooden bridge.

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Reading, Buildings and Structures


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Houseboat on Thames at Reading

Houseboat on Thames at Reading

A late summer view of this intriguing and proudly quirky houseboat moored on the Thames at Reading. With the trees in leaf, it looks more like a tropical jungle location than the Thames.

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Reading


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Vastern Road, Reading, looking east

Vastern Road, Reading, looking east

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Reading, Buildings and Structures


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Reading Town Centre, buildings being demolished at Station Hill

Reading Town Centre, buildings being demolished at Station Hill

This area of demolition is near the Station. The resulting open space is even more barren than the 60's buildings which are being removed.

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Reading, Buildings and Structures


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Reading Railway Station, New and Old

Reading Railway Station, New and Old

The shiny new station building at the left contrasts harshly with the mellow Bath stone frontage of the old 1860 station building, which lives on as a pub

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Reading, Buildings and Structures, Pubs And Inns


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Forbury Road, Reading

Forbury Road, Reading

View looking back towards Reading Town Centre

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Reading, Buildings and Structures


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Houses on Abbot's Walk, Reading

Houses on Abbot's Walk, Reading

These imposing Grade II Listed houses (circa 1840), now converted into apartments, are adjacent to the Abbey Ruins and overlook the Forbury Gardens.

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Reading, Buildings and Structures


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Walkway beside Abbots House, Reading

Walkway beside Abbots House, Reading

Abbots House is a modern office building but the architecture reflects the legacy of an earlier period.

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Reading, Buildings and Structures


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Blagrave Arms Pub, Reading

Blagrave Arms Pub, Reading

A dusk shot of a traditional town centre pub. The name Blagrave is associated with John Blagrave (1561 - 1611), an English mathematician who lived near Reading, and whose monument is in the church of St. Laurence nearby.

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Reading, Pubs And Inns, Street Scenes


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Forbury Gardens, Reading

Forbury Gardens, Reading

A mixture of new and old. The tranquility of the Forbury is challenged by the construction work going on all around.

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Reading, Gardens and Parks


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Market Place, Reading

Market Place, Reading

Bus Stop outside National Westminster Bank

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Reading, Street Scenes, Transport


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Demolition near Reading Station

Demolition near Reading Station

Yet more demolition in dear old Reading Town, once known for its fine Victorian redbrick architecture, making way for more concrete and glass.

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Reading, Buildings and Structures, Street Scenes


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Demolition in progress, Reading

Demolition in progress, Reading

A common sight in Reading these days, with one concrete office block to be replaced by another.

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Reading, Buildings and Structures


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Reading Station (North Terminal)

Reading Station (North Terminal)

The new North entrance to Reading Station, opened by Her Majesty the Queen on the 17th July 2014

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Reading, Trains and Railways


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The Thames at Reading Bridge

The Thames at Reading Bridge

Looking downstream from Reading Bridge towards Caversham Weir.

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Reading, River Scenes


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