Reading Town Hall, Grade II* listed civic building in Reading, England
The Reading Town Hall features an Italianate architectural design with a clock tower and Victorian Gothic elements on its principal facade.
Alfred Waterhouse designed the main extension in 1875, incorporating a new frontage and clock tower equipped with a Gillett & Bland carillon.
The building includes a concert hall, museum galleries, and library spaces that contribute to the educational and artistic activities of Reading.
The town hall stands on Blagrave Street near Reading Abbey, with public access to its museum collections and event facilities.
The structure evolved through multiple construction phases from 1786 to 1897, replacing an earlier medieval building connected to the Hospitium of St John.
Location: Reading
Inception: 1897
Architects: Alfred Waterhouse
Architectural style: Italianate architecture
GPS coordinates: 51.45700,-0.96995
Latest update: March 9, 2025 15:25
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