Blog Join us in exploring Reading's history, our community and our objects. All Posts Collections Community Get involved Reading Abbey Reading’s history Things to do Apply Maiwand Lion, Reading 8 Aug 2017 This blog celebrates of one of Reading’s most iconic felines - the Maiwand or Forbury Lion. From Quern to Computer 7 Aug 2017 Flour milling evolved from hand-powered querns in 6,000 BC, to massive computer-driven roller mills of the present day. The Coronation of Henry I 5 Aug 2017 The youngest son of William the Conqueror was crowned King Henry I of England on August 5th 1100. It changed the fate of Reading forever. Three long years: Reading in 1917 4 Aug 2017 We explore how Reading had faired by 1917 after three years of the Great War and no end in sight. Is the heart of darkness found inside an H&P biscuit tin? 3 Aug 2017 Find out about how Joseph Conrad saw a humble Huntley & Palmers biscuit tin as a symbol of European colonial power in Africa. The Death of William II 2 Aug 2017 The mysterious death of William Rufus led to the quick accesension of his brother, King Henry I. Paddington, a Reading VIB (very important bear) 1 Aug 2017 Have you seen any bears roaming around in Reading recently? Find out how Paddington inspired our annual teddy bear's picnic. A sound of Africa and a taste of home 31 Jul 2017 An unusual musical instruments made from a humble biscuit tin shows the links between Reading to west Africa in the 1900s. Pagination First page « First Previous page ‹ Previous … Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Current page 11
Maiwand Lion, Reading 8 Aug 2017 This blog celebrates of one of Reading’s most iconic felines - the Maiwand or Forbury Lion.
From Quern to Computer 7 Aug 2017 Flour milling evolved from hand-powered querns in 6,000 BC, to massive computer-driven roller mills of the present day.
The Coronation of Henry I 5 Aug 2017 The youngest son of William the Conqueror was crowned King Henry I of England on August 5th 1100. It changed the fate of Reading forever.
Three long years: Reading in 1917 4 Aug 2017 We explore how Reading had faired by 1917 after three years of the Great War and no end in sight.
Is the heart of darkness found inside an H&P biscuit tin? 3 Aug 2017 Find out about how Joseph Conrad saw a humble Huntley & Palmers biscuit tin as a symbol of European colonial power in Africa.
The Death of William II 2 Aug 2017 The mysterious death of William Rufus led to the quick accesension of his brother, King Henry I.
Paddington, a Reading VIB (very important bear) 1 Aug 2017 Have you seen any bears roaming around in Reading recently? Find out how Paddington inspired our annual teddy bear's picnic.
A sound of Africa and a taste of home 31 Jul 2017 An unusual musical instruments made from a humble biscuit tin shows the links between Reading to west Africa in the 1900s.
