View allAll Photos Tagged Reading
Reading Abbey was founded int 1121 by King Henry Beauclerc (Henry I), and grew to become one of the foremost monastic institutions in Western Europe, bringing pilgrims and prosperity to the town. All this ended dramatically in 1539 when the Abbey was closed down by King Henry VIII during The Reformation.
Most of the Abbey buildings were torn down in subsequent years, although the core walls survive to this day and give an impression of how big and imposing the Abbey once stood. The ruins have been out of bounds for a number of years for safety reasons, but following remedial work they were once again made accessible to the public in 2018. In conjunction with the reopening, a number of information boards highlighting other aspects of Reading's history have been erected around the town centre.
Thames Quarter
Apartment building.
Residents benefit from a superb entrance, resident’s gym, cinema, terraces and workspaces.