History

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Previews by Thumbshots Reading History Trail - Information on Reading's History with a walk around the town.

Previews by Thumbshots The Reading Bayeux Tapestry - The story behind the Victorian copy of the Tapestry housed at the Museum of Reading.

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Top: Regional: Europe: United Kingdom: England: Berkshire: Reading: Society and Culture: History (3) See Also: Regional: Europe: United Kingdom: England: Berkshire: Society and Culture: History The Huntley & Palmers Collection - Huntley and Palmers started life in 1822 as a small bakery in London Street. In 1846 the firm opened a large factory on Kings Road in Reading and by 1900 this business was the largest biscuit manufacturer in the world. Company history and its relationship with the town and details of the 'collection'. Reading History Trail - Information on Reading's History with a walk around the town. The Reading Bayeux Tapestry - The story behind the Victorian copy of the Tapestry housed at the Museum of Reading.		Advertisement