Victoria Park Area Walkabout Schools, Market, Swimming Pool, Murder, The Pits & Pubs!
Oxford Road Community School, Oxford Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 7PJ
The walk will wander around some of the back streets of Victorian Reading. After reflecting on the history of the Oxford Road Community School we will wander the back streets and take a view of the design of a modern building squeezed into a small site by the railway line. Then through a park and passed what was the abattoir, now the home of the farmers' market/ auctions to stand by a herd of Friesians. We will consider the use of former historic pubs and breathe a sigh of relief that the Butler is still with us. After passing modern Chatham Place, we will wander west along Oxford Road to look at Holy Trinity and some works undertaken by the High Street Heritage Action Zone. Finally we will pass Reading's only remaining traditional gents outfitters and then to coffee/ tea and chat at local cafe.
Timings & Tours
- Sunday 15 September:
- 9.50am
Location & directions
Oxford Road Community School, Oxford Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 7PJ
- Directions:
- Meet outside Oxford Road Community School on Oxford Road Reading Berkshire RG1 7PJ nr Pedestrian Crossing & George St., junction.
- Contact on day:
- Terry Dixon
- Telephone number:
- +447505351517
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking required
- Booking conditions:
- Use Eventbrite booking link - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/victoria-park-area-walkabout-schools-market-swim-pool-murder-the-pits-tickets-887831898107 NB Questions can be asked via my Website - https://readingwalkingtours.co.uk/
- Booking contact name:
- Terry Dixon
- Booking telephone number:
- +447505351517
- Booking email:
- [email protected]
- Booking website:
- https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/victoria-park-area-walkabout-schools-market-swim-pool-murder-the-pits-tickets-887831898107
- Booking opens:
- 04 Jul 2024 12:00 AM
- Booking closes:
- 11 Sep 2024 12:00 AM
Accessibility details
NB Please let me know if you are coming in a wheelchair or in mobility scooter as route may need to be modified on the day. Drop kerbs will need to be assessed on the day
Additional information
We will end up at a Local Cafe for a chat & to ask any follow-up questions if you would like to join us? NB No designated Toilet on Route, please go beforehand!
- Max no of people per tour:
- 25
- Est. tour duration:
- 2 hour(s) 15 minute(s)
