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  I remember the organ being played in the local chapel by by my Grandad John. It had to be pumped by foot. We used to read ... (read more)

  Newburgh House
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  Armour Road In Tilehurst is a truly fascinating Road.There is a book by Mike Cooper that details every house along the road, many with fascinating stories ... (read more)

  amanda.holland1000
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  The Anglican chapel was demolished in 1961 and the Dissenters' Chapel was demolished in 1981. (read more)

  sduggan65
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  PC Lee Umpleby had the honour of leading the start of the torch relay from Caversham Court Gardens. (read more)

  Reading Museum
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  Young Guns, who released a Top 20 album this year, entertain the crowds. (read more)

  Reading Museum
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  The Olympic torchbearer, Quentin Gunderson, headteacher at the Lighthouse Group in Calcot, arrives to jubilant scenes at the stadium. (read more)

  Reading Museum
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  The Tree of Light dance project, which involved community groups from across Reading, perform a collaborative piece as the "Cauldron of Flame" burns in the distance.. (read more)

  Reading Museum
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  The Union Jack flag was a feature of the day and people employed inventive ways to display their patriotism! (read more)

  Reading Museum
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  John Madejski addresses the crowds for a few minutes. (read more)

  Reading Museum
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  Tired, wet, but happy fans make their way home from the Madejski Stadium after a night of Olympic-themed celebrations. (read more)

  Reading Museum
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  Spectators mingle with shoppers near the Oracle shopping centre. (read more)

  Reading Museum
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  Crowds of eager (and soggy) spectators await the arrival of the flame outside the London Street Brasserie. (read more)

  Reading Museum
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  Reading's Town Hall Square (read more)

  Reading Museum
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  Reading-resident, Andrew Lavery, heads into the Town Hall Square at around 8:23am. (read more)

  Reading Museum
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  At around 8:15am Watford resident, Joseph Gilbert, carried the flame over the Reading Bridge. (read more)

  Reading Museum
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  Watched by an eager crowd, the torch makes its way along London Road. (read more)

  Reading Museum
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  The torch makes its way from Basingstoke Road to Christchurch Gardens at around 8:46am. (read more)

  Reading Museum
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  This image captures Di Ellis of Surrey running past one of Reading's most notable landmarks -- the Black History Mural on the side of the Central ... (read more)

  Reading Museum
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  Lorna McArdle arrives in Reading with the torch! (read more)

  Reading Museum
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  Community Police Officer, Lee Umpleby, from Reading, carries the flame bright and early through the centre of sunny Caversham. (read more)

  Reading Museum
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  I went to Queen Anne's School Caversham,and aged 15 as part of tje war effort, once a week, we used to help sew the canvas for ... (read more)

  wildacres123
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  Postcard showing Station Road, Reading, 1910-1920. Looking across Friar Street down Station Road toward Reading Station. Building on right hand side is now 'The Pitcher and ... (read more)

  Reading Museum
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  Forbury Gardens was one of my favourtie places to play as a child. My Dad used to take me and my brother on a Saturday and ... (read more)

  charlie.janas
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  This is one of the big floods that hit Reading. Another one was in 1947 when 1600 homes were flooded. (read more)

  Rabraham
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  During the Second World War Elliott's factory moved from making shop fronts to making special bodies for army vehicles and other military equipment. (read more)

  Reading Museum