New Kendrick Conservation Area Walkabout (WB) lost Turkish baths, Schools, Albion Terrace, Original UoR campus
South & East Streets, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 4GP
This Special Conservation Area (CA), Highlights inc. – Kendrick road Impressive & unusual Listed buildings and their unique Architecture, Trees, Historic Plaques. Reading Oldest Bowling Club & it's fascinating history. History of 2 of the best schools in the country. A brief walk through Reading Univ. London. Rd Campus, covering it's 99 years history & much more, with the option to go for a drink, light lunch, good chat at a local MERL cafe at the end.
Timings
- Friday 12 September:
- 10.30am
- Wednesday 17 September:
- 10.30am
Location & directions
South & East Streets, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 4GP
- Directions:
- Meet on the South-East, corner of South & East Streets what3words = ///moves.smiles.zest Meeting place is about 15mins walk from Reading railway Station & 5 mins from local bus stops.
- Contact on day:
- Terry Dixon
- Telephone number:
- +447505351517
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking required
- Booking conditions:
Accessibility details
A few step up high parts
Additional information
We will be walking alongside roads with pavements and pedestrian paths, some narrow. There are moderate slopes. Part of a steep road to go up & back down. Easy to Medium difficulty / 3.8km / 2.25 hours long, may overrun wrt time. NB This is a walk developed with Richard Bennett (Chairman of Reading Civic Society). We would very appreciates it if people are willing to donate to my 2 charities, which in 2025-26 are ‘Camp Mohawk’ and ‘The Ways & Means Trust’.
- Max number of people:
- 25
- Estimated duration:
- 2 hour(s) 15 minute(s)
