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Created Date:

09 October 2018

Last Modified:

15 December 2023
Reading

Reading

The county town of Berkshire, at the confluence of the Rivers Thames and Kennet.

A university town and cultural centre, Reading has been traditionally associated with the brewing, baking and the seed growing business. 

Today it is a commercial centre hosting the headquarters of a number of major companies.

The county town of Berkshire, at the confluence of the Rivers Thames and Kennet.

A university town and cultural centre, Reading has been traditionally associated with the brewing, baking and the seed growing business. 

Today it is a commercial centre hosting the headquarters of a number of major companies.