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The Dark Legacy of Amelia Dwyer: Uncovering Reading's Victorian Baby Farming Horror

Aug 31, 2026

The chilling history of 'baby farming' in the Victorian era and the notorious case of Amelia Dwyer, Reading's most infamous historical mass murderer.

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Reading Buildings - Watlington House

Jan 01, 2024

As an indication of the changing nature of our town St John's church on Queens Road is now the Amazing Grace Chinese church and adjacent on Watlingto…

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Eating In - McDonald's

Dec 31, 2023

Yes, McDonald's. Some of you might consider reviewing the golden arches as a exercise in futility, but the reality is that there are probably ten mor…

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The New Metroland

Dec 29, 2023

The Metropolitan Railway was the first underground railway line to open in London in 1863. It originally ran between Paddington and Farringdon statio…

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Analysis - The Reading Local Plan

Dec 29, 2023

Reading is currently in the final stages of consulting on its Local Plan that will define how the town develops between now and 2036. The planning is…

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What Will 2024 Bring In Reading ?

Dec 29, 2023

At the beginning of 2024 we're taking a look at what's likely to unfold in the town during the coming year. Here's w hat’s happening and what’s not h…

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Is It Time Called For The Pubs Of East Reading ?

Dec 18, 2023

After years of decline, where one boozer after the next gave way to nightspots and restaurants, there seems to be a revival of pubs in central Readin…

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Reading's Newspapers

Dec 17, 2023

The good news is that a new printed newspaper reappeared in October 2021 the recently launched Wokingham Today, then edited by former Post features e…

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Review - Reading Winter Wonderland

Dec 17, 2023

For the past few years, since lockdown, Reading's Christmas Winter Wonderland has moved from Forbury Gardens to Hills Meadow over the bridge in Caver…

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Is It Time Called For The Pubs Of East Reading ?

Dec 12, 2023

After years of decline, where one boozer after the next gave way to nightspots and restaurants, there seems to be a revival of pubs in central Readin…

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Journalism In Reading

Dec 01, 2023

The history of local newspapers in Reading dates back to the 18th century. The first newspaper to be published in the town was the Reading Mercury (o…

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The Bull, Sonning

Nov 30, 2023

I have history with Fullers, all the way back to when I moved to London and used to drink in the pubs attached to their brewery down in Chiswick. Mos…

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Oscar Wilde & Reading

Nov 28, 2023

Reading doesn't really lay claim to many personalities. There are some top thespians, Oscar winners Kate Winslet and her ex- Sam Mendes are Dings, an…

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