Reading Town Centre Architecture of the 20s and 30s
Reading Walks Festival 2024
The brief period between the First and Second World Wars was a boom time for Art Deco and ‘Moderne’ architectural styles. Glamorous and luxurious Art Deco facades and interiors were perfect for the growing leisure market of cinemas. ‘Moderne’ styles were plainer and more appropriate for public buildings. We have very good examples of architecture from this period in the town centre and this walk will introduce you to some of them. We will seek out the details and features that make them special and decide if we really like it or not.
Key facts
- Part of the Reading Walks Festival 2024
- Learn something new on a guided tour - less walking/more talking
- Easy - Medium difficulty / 2km / 2.5 hours
- Start & finish point: Outside Reading Station
- Toilet at the station.
- There are a several cafes and shops on the route for emergency stops.
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not family friendly
About the walk leader
The walk is led by Evelyn Williams.
"I am chair of Reading Conservation Area Advisory Committee and am interested in Reading architecture of all periods."
Getting there
The walk can be reached by all trains and buses that stop at Reading Station.
Meet point: https://what3words.com/keen.perky.shuts
