Landmarks
This section of the site is to show some of the amazing architecture and Landmarks that are currently in Reading. These Landmarks are both modern and historic. If there is a monument that you believe should be on this section of the site, then please email contactus@thecityofreading.co.uk and we will aim to add it.
The Maiwand Lion
The Maiwand Lion is a sculpture in the Forbury Gardens, a public park in Reading town centre. The statue is a war memorial, and was named after the Battle of Maiwand. Read more…
Forbury Gardens
Forbury Gardens is a public park in the Reading. The park is situated next to Readng Abbey. The garden originated due to Monasteries in English towns having a Forbury, which was simply a ‘borough in front’, or a large area of open land either just inside or just outside the abbey walls. Read more…
Madjeski Stadium
The stadium is the official home of both Reading Football Club and London Irish Rugby Union Club, and was opened on 22 August 1998. Read more…
The Oracle
The Oracle is Reading’s State of the art Shopping Centre. It takes its name from a 17th century workhouse built by funds from a local man John Kendrick that once occupied a small part of the site now occupied by the shopping centre. Read more…
The Blade
The Blade is Reading’s newest and ultra modern land mark. It rises 128m (420 Feet) above the skyline, and is a modern office block. Read more…
Royal Berkshire Hospital
The Royal Berkshire Hospital was opened in 1839. One reason for the building of the hospital was the large number of serious injuries occurring during the construction of the Great Western Railway. Read more…
Caversham Bridge
Caversham Bridge is a bridge across the River Thames between Caversham and the town centre of Reading. The first bridge on the site was built around 1163. Read more…
Wind Turbine
Green Park’s wind Turbine is a modern, prominent landmark in Reading’s skyline today. The Turbine is situated in Green Park, business park in the South of Reading next to Junction 11 of the M4 Motorway. Read more…
Bath Road Reservoir
The Bath Road Reservoir is situated on the A4 Bath Road which leads into Reading from the West. The site itself is 150 years old and covers a large area of approximately 5.38 acres. Read more…
Tilehurst Water Tower
The Tilehurst Water Tower was constructed in 1931-2 and is situated in Tilehurst, a suburb of Reading. The prominent landmark can be seen when travelling past Reading from the West to East along the M4. Read more…
