Reading in the time of Jane Austen
Town Hall Square, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 3EJ
Starting in the Abbey Quarter where the school was situated we will walk around the places Jane Austen would have seen on a daily basis, before progressing to streets and areas of the ancient town which were being transformed with new developments during her lifetime. Adverts and articles from the Reading Mercury newspaper, contemporary comments and pictures will give an idea of life in the town in the years around 1800.
The route is on pavements,mainly on the flat, with a gentle incline up London St,and there are pedestrian crossings on main roads. Although there are no toilets or coffee shops en route there are plenty at the start and finish, but it might be advisable to take some water.
Timings & Tours
- Friday 19 September:
- 10.30 - 12.30
Location & directions
Town Hall Square, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 3EJ
- Directions:
- We will meet for the start of the walk in front of St Laurence's Church, in Town Hall Square (at the back of Marks and Spencer). What three words /// audio.tulip.rate The walk finishes here also.
- Contact on day:
- Joy Pibworth
- Telephone number:
- +447812179299
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking required
- Booking conditions:
- Please book by using Eventbrite.
- Booking contact name:
- Joy Pibworth
- Booking telephone number:
- +447812179299
- Booking website:
- https://www.eventbrite.co.uk
- Booking opens:
- 02 Aug 2025 12:00 AM
- Booking closes:
- 18 Sep 2025 12:00 AM
Additional information
- Max no of people per tour:
- 20
- Est. tour duration:
- 2 hour(s) 0 minute(s)
