Albion Terrace, Reading

Albion Terrace is a row of eleven connected houses on London Road in Reading, England, built as middle-class residential housing. The structure features three main floors with an attic and basement, stucco frontage, slate roofing, and rows of glazing bar sash windows, with the end houses distinguished by projecting sections and semi-circular headed dormers.

The row was designed by local architect Richard Billing between 1825 and 1835 as part of Reading's urban expansion during the industrial era. It represents residential development that transformed the city's landscape during that century.

The row of connected houses displays the formal balance typical of Georgian town design, with matching windows and neat proportions that defined middle-class residential life. Walking past, you see how such terraces shaped the character of Reading's neighborhoods.

The building sits near the University of Reading campus and Royal Berkshire Hospital, making it accessible from central areas. It now serves as apartments, so the exterior can be viewed from the street without entering the property.

The building received Grade II* listing status in 1957, placing it in the highest tier of protected structures in England for its architectural merit. This classification reflects how specialists recognized its importance among residential designs of that period.

Location: Reading

Inception: 1835

GPS coordinates: 51.45134,-0.96243

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:26