Reading Museum Reading Arts - Abbey Quarter Tours: Get on your feet and discover the history of Reading!

 

OSCAR WILDE TOUR SATURDAY 16 OCTOBER 2021, 11AM & 2PM To celebrate Oscar Wilde’s birthday on 16th October, join volunteer Ian Lowri to discover the amazing life and talent of this beloved author and his links with Reading. From Wilde’s origins in Ireland, to his successful career in London and from his extravagant life as part of Victorian rich and fashionable society to the devastating experience of imprisonment and exile. This tour will give you insight in the tragic and brilliant persona of Oscar Wilde. Start at Statue of Queen Victoria in Town Hall Square Tickets £10

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READING ABBEY QUARTER TOURS: OCTOBER SATURDAY 9, 23 & 30 OCTOBER 2021, 11AM Abbey days are here again! Enjoy a walking tour exploring the heart of medieval Reading led by our trained volunteer guides. This tour takes you to the highlights of the Abbey Quarter, including the Hospitium where medieval pilgrims stayed, the impressive conserved Reading Abbey ruins and ends in a unique visit inside the Abbey Gateway, the grand entrance to the Abbot’s Lodgings which became Queen Elizabeth I’s royal residence. Have some myths busted and explore the fascinating history of Reading Abbey Quarter, taking in the ancient and modern stories of this centre, from the lives of Medieval monks to the Georgian schooldays of Jane Austen. Start at Statue of Queen Victoria in Town Hall Square Tickets £10 Reviews of the Reading Abbey Quarter Tour: 'Lots of very interesting sites to visit' 'Excellent - lively guide. Thanks' 'Really interesting tour, it brought the Abbey to life' 'Engaging guide. Very informative regarding Abbey and some of the wider history of Reading'

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