Reading



Modern Reading is a revelation to most people. Its historic importance as the county town of Royal Berkshire, is often overshadowed by the fact most people know Reading as a major transport interchange, and as a major commercial centre, capital of the Thames Valley economic region. While it's true many international companies have chosen Reading as their home, thanks to its unrivalled communications network, and that we have some of the finest high tech business parks in the south-east, the people of Reading also celebrate a history that spans the last 1400 years. In fact we have the distinction of being one of a handful of places where an English King was buried (Henry I). The city centre is the embodiment of over a thousand years of history combined successfully with all the assets of a modern, vibrant city. The Victorian red-brick buildings for which we are famous, nestle besides beautiful medieval churches, famous old coaching inns sit opposite high-tech office developments - there is a surprise around every corner. And over the last few years Reading has pursued a policy of encouraging more residential development in the centre - bringing a new cosmopolitan feel to our lively streets, almost 24 hours a day. Much of this recent success story is thanks to The Oracle Shopping and Leisure Complex. Opened in 1999, this huge city centre development has already welcomed over 75,000,000 visitors. The centre occupies a central site, straddling the banks of the River Kennet, where the Courage Brewery used to stand. Thanks to The Oracle and the follow-on development it has encouraged throughout the city centre, Reading is now one of the top ten shopping destinations in the country. The choice and quality of our nightlife has also become legendary - whatever your age and tastes.

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