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Reading
Berkshire
South East England

Blagrave Street
(Reading Concert Hall and Museum - now Town Hall)

Foundation of Reading Abbey in 1121

Description

The only realized part of the frieze on the 1882 Concert Hall and Museum (now town hall) showing the principal events of Reading's histor is this panel showing the foundation of Reading Abbey in 1121 by King Henry I.

Sculptor

William Charles May (Reading 1853 - Hampstead 1931), British sculptor (Wikipedia).

Sources & Information

Historic England, Municipal Buildings Art Gallery and Museum.
Reading Town Hall, Our Building History.
Wikipedia, Reading Town Hall.

Locatie (N 51°27'24" - W 0°58'12") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: gbse192; Photograph: 20 March 2019
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