How the architecture inspired later Gothic Revival buildings in the town, captivating stories, landmarks, and events that shaped the town’s history.
Discover how this historic town evolved through centuries of change, from the first Anglo-Saxon settlement to the English Reformation, and uncover the fascinating details of daily life in the Middle Ages.
Highlights include iconic landmarks like Reading Minster, the Abbey, the Forbury, and Caversham Park. Hear tales of English kings and queens, and learn about William Marshal, "The Greatest Knight". Learn about the trades that propelled Reading to become the 10th wealthiest town in England by the reign of Henry VIII!
Come ready to explore, learn, and imagine a time when Reading was a burgeoning medieval town, filled with merchants, travellers, and monks. With engaging stories and the chance to stand where history unfolded, this walk offers a fresh perspective on Reading’s rich heritage.
At the start there will be the opportunity to make s cash donation of £5 or £10 per adult which will go to 2 local charities – ‘The Ways & Means Trust’ - A Great local Charity, helping adults with learning or physical disabilities, or mental health disabilities. They provide social and practical skills for independent living, training, socialisation and work experience opportunities to assist adults to lead rewarding lives, realise their potential and to build their confidence.
For more details, please go to - https://www.waysandmeans.org.uk/what-we-do/
And - 2nd - charity – ‘Camp Mohawk - Who are they - The Woodland Centre Trust CIO (registered charity number 1202580) operates a single facility, Camp Mohawk. In their own words, the charity exists to provide support for families who have a child, or in many cases multiple children, who have special needs. We have over 700 families who are actively using our services, together with groups from special schools, respite services and care facilities. We welcome over 1600 individual children and young people plus their parents / carers, totalling over 17,000 visitors a year. The families we support reside primarily in the South of the UK with the majority living within Berkshire and it’s surrounding counties but we do have significant numbers of families coming to us from as far afield as Southampton and South Wales.
For further information about them please do not hesitate to get in touch, via https://www.campmohawk.org.uk/
