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Windsor, Henley-on-Thames and Bracknell. Ordnance Survey.
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River & Rowing Museum, Mill Meadows, Henley on Thames, RG9
1BF. Tel: 01491 415600. The Museum has three main galleries devoted
to the River Thames, the international sport of rowing and the
town of Henley. There are also three special exhibition galleries,
the Riverside Café, shop, Education Centre, library and
function rooms. The building is raised on columns above water
meadows beside the Thames and is built of exposed concrete and
glass with a terne coated steel roof, clad in green oak. www.rrm.co.uk.
Location: About 6 miles north of Reading in the centre of Henley
on Thames.
The Riverside Museum at
Blake's Lock. Telling the story of Reading's two rivers - the
Kennet and the Thames. The Turbine House is a unique building
that spans the Kennet with waterside views of the town centre.
www.readingmuseum.org.uk. Location: In the centre of Reading.
Reading Museum Service, The Town Hall, Blagrave Street, Reading,
Berkshire, RG1 1QH. Tel: 0118 939 9800. Reading Museum Service
cares for a rich variety of objects collected since the 1880s.
Our collections tell the stories of people and places through
archaeology, art, history and natural history from prehistory
to the present. www.readingmuseum.org.uk. Location: In the centre
of Reading.
Huntley & Palmers
was of such importance to the town of Reading that it became
known as "Biscuit Town" and the football team as "Biscuit
Men". For enquiries about historical items, such as tins,
please contact: Reading Museum Service, The Town Hall, Blagrave
Street, Reading, Berkshire. Tel: 0118 939 9800. www.huntleyandpalmers.com.
Location: In the centre of Reading.
Basildon Park, Lower Basildon, Reading, Berkshire RG8 9NR. Tel:
0118 984 3040. 18th-century country house set in extensive parkland
overlooking the River Thames. A Fine collection of paintings,
furniture and textiles. National Trust. Charges apply. About
5 miles west of Reading.
Salters Steamers Ltd,
Folly Bridge, Oxford. OX1 4LA. - Tel: (01865) 243421. We operate
from all of the major locations on the Upper-Thames between Oxford
and Staines. READING - Salters' boats depart from Caversham bridge
outside the Riverside restaurant off Waterman place - nearest
postcode is RG1 8AZ. www.salterssteamers.co.uk. Location: In
the centre of Reading.
The Kennet & Avon Canal Trust, Canal Centre, Couch Lane,
Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 1EB. Tel: +44 (0)1380 721279. The Trust
has been in existence for over 40 years. It was formed to restore
the, then closed, Kennet & Avon Canal from Reading to Bristol
as a "through" navigation and as a public amenity.
www.katrust.org. Reading Branch.
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