Reading Abbey Quarter Tour & Cream Tea
with John Painter
In medieval times, Reading was the site of a great royal abbey - a religious community centred round a magnificent church - one of the largest monasteries in Europe. It was formed in 1121 by Henry I and closed in 1539 on the orders of Henry VIII.
Our walk will explore the rich history of the Abbey Quarter with abbey guide and expert John Painter. It will be around 90 minutes in length, and generally on flat ground. We finish in the Centre for Heritage & Family History for a cream tea.
Numbers are limited, so pre-booking is required. Bookings close three days beforehand.
2 - 4pm
Image: Pathway through Reading Abbey, Ethan Doyle White, CC BY-SA 4.0
About Berkshire Family History Society
This walk is organised by Berkshire Family History Society CIO, a registered charity number 1204390.
