Reading, Christ Church, The Interior 1896
Photo ref:
37164
Photo ref:
37164
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Inside, the church is a tour-de-force of Victorian inventive re-interpretation of the medieval Decorated style. Note the exuberant arcade capitals with their frieze of richly foliaged arches, and the reticulated tracery infill to the upper part of the chancel arch: Henry Woodyer obviously enjoyed himself when designing this wonderful church.
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A Selection of Memories from Reading
For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. Here are some from Reading
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I stayed there in 1969 when I was 7. Nothing bad happened but it was quite strict. I made friends with Helena Harding. I remember Mrs Jones, and snuck a peek at her annexe.
Me my 2 brothers and my sister were at monksbarn in the 60,s I remember the sweet cupboard and the large staircase where we kept our shoes and coats. Also the school I have some good memories of that place and the people
My family lived in Alfred St all their life's until it was Demolished for the underpass. A whole small community was displaced.I remember Mrs Moss shop in the middle and Ethel sweet shop at the end of the Street. And taking the laundry to the bag wash at the other end. A very small part of Alfred st Still remains which gives me a reference point to a world now lost. Does anyone remember the Dunlop building with the green ...see more
I would like to trace any members of my family who lived in the reading area my family name is Whitlock but i was brought up by Mr & Mrs A E Pear we lived at Binfield i had a uncle and aunt in Brunswick St , Also a cousin last known in Calcot Also a Mr Alec Pear that lived at Woodley he was married to Molly was my uncle and aunt. also Mr and Mrs Ashby lived in the Hurst area. Mr Albert Pear worked for Palmers ...see more
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