Reading Minster Heritage 2024
St. Marys Church, Chain Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 2HX
Reading Minster had a strong link with Reading Abbey and following the reformation, was extensively restored using stones and timber from the ruins of the dissolved Abbey. The Minster continued to develop, and additional items were added to it, including an octagonal font in 1616, and in 1935 the high altar and reredos showing a representation of the Crucifixion surrounded by angels bearing the instruments of the Passion.
The present bells consist of three dated 1640, two dated 1740 and two dated 1743. A Father Willis organ was installed in 1864 and is the focus of a restoration project. For more details, www.readingminster.org.uk
There is lots to see and all are welcome.
Contact us at: [email protected]
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 14 September:
- 10am - 4pm
- Sunday 15 September:
- 10am - 1pm
Location & directions
St. Marys Church, Chain Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 2HX
- Contact on day:
- Richard Ashfield
- Telephone number:
- +447379087877
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
