Reading, Administrative town in Berkshire, England
Reading sits at the meeting point of the River Thames and River Kennet, rising 61 meters above sea level in southeast England.
The land received its first written mention in 871 during a battle where King Ethelred and Alfred the Great fought against Danish forces.
The Reading Festival attracts thousands of music enthusiasts each summer, making it one of the largest outdoor music events in England.
The town maintains direct rail connections to London Paddington station, with trains departing every 10 minutes during peak hours.
Reading houses the ruins of a medieval abbey where King Henry I of England received burial in 1136.
Location: Reading
Location: West Berkshire
Location: Wokingham
Inception: 871
Elevation above the sea: 61 m
Website: https://reading.gov.uk
GPS coordinates: 51.45417,-0.97306
Latest update: May 28, 2025 15:32
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