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Miller & Carter at Oracle Riverside

Sep 01, 2026

What did the USA ever do for us ? After a 60th birthday bash we review the Miller & Carter steak house at Oracle Riverside.

Food Blog

Lebanese Village in Caversham

Sep 01, 2026

We found the food at Lebanese Village in Caversham, a bustling spot serving generous mezze and grilled meats, a bit unexpected.

Articles

Queer Reading: from Victorian penal regimes to the celebration of Pride

Sep 01, 2026

Explore Reading's rich LGBTQ+ history, tracing the journey from Oscar Wilde's imprisonment in Reading Gaol to the vibrant advocacy that will come to …

Local History

Caversham: From Saxon Settlement to Modern Suburb

Sep 01, 2026

Discover the fascinating history of Caversham, from its Anglo-Saxon roots and medieval religious pilgrimage site to its eventual 20th-century merger …

Local History

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.

Articles

See Bayeux Tapestry Without A Ticket

Aug 01, 2026

While the world fights for British Museum tickets, a stunning, century-old replica of the Bayeux Tapestry awaits discovery in Reading. Learn the stor…