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Reading is in the Thames Valley about halfway between London and Oxford. It grew near the meeting place of the Rivers Thames and the Kennet which were the main transport routes through the ancient woodland which covered most of Southern England.
The town of Reading appears in the Domesday Book, and is almost certainly more than 900 years old. The name derives from the old Saxon 'Readingas' (rey-ad-ing-as), or the 'people of Reada', Reada being the name of a local Saxon leader. One of the most striking historical sites is the vitrified remains of Reading Abbey, burned under the reign of Henry VIII. |
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Imbi's Reading Travel Tips
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Tips: 3 - Photos: 3 | | | | Restaurants | Hotels & Accommodations | | | Nightlife
Tips: 2 - Photos: 2 | Off The Beaten Path | | | | Tourist Traps | Warnings Or Dangers | | | Transportation
Tips: 2 - Photos: 2 | Local Customs | | | | Packing Lists | Shopping
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1 | | | | Sports Travel | General Tips
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BerniShand Sat Jul 3, 2004 16:08 UTC
great page, l didnt know Reading was so interesting ! [ shame on me ! ] | deecat Mon May 10, 2004 03:14 UTC
Reading seems like a "happening" place. Your Dance Reality Company tip was great. Hexagon looks unique. I enjoyed the shopping and transportation tips also because they were detailed, useful, and helpful to the traveler. Good job. | andal13 Sun Dec 14, 2003 18:41 UTC
Very interesting place, Imbi; it is always a joy "reading" your pages! | lmkluque Wed Nov 5, 2003 19:08 UTC
Interesting page Imbi!! I'd love to see Reading one day. |
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