Local History

Nov 01, 2025

Eating Reading

From Roman snack bars in Silchester to the dietary rituals of Reading Abbey, explore the fascinating history of what people in the Thames Valley ate …

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Sep 01, 2025

See Through The Keyhole

Discover the best of Reading's history as Heritage Open Days returns this September with 10 days of free tours, talks, and exclusive access to iconic …

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Jan 03, 2025

The Bridges Of Reading

We barely notice as we cross over or under them in our day-to-day activities, but sitting at the confluence of two major rivers and bisected …

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