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The Holybrook
From the pedestrian bridge over the Inner Distribution Road (IDR) which spirals round to ground level here. It is by The Holybrook, an artificial channel built by the Monks of Reading Abbey in the Middle Ages to supply water and still accessible in many parts of Reading today. Behind are relatively new (1990s) houses built on the site of the former Simmonds brewery. This is a peaceful area just outside Reading town centre.
Image: © Graham Horn
Taken: 7 Jan 2011
0.03 miles
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Holy Brook, Reading
A Kennet backwater, remarkably long at nearly 10 km.
Image: © Robin Webster
Taken: 29 Nov 2015
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Simmonds brewery malthouse
When the brewery closed in about 1980, this building remained empty and derelict for some time. Now, it contains luxury flats. In the foreground is the private entrance to Avocet Court, another development on the brewery site.
Image: © Graham Horn
Taken: 29 May 2009
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Salvation Army building, Reading
This is Willow House, a hostel for the homeless.
Image: © Robin Webster
Taken: 29 Nov 2015
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Swan Place
Nearly 20 years old now, but this area of flats on the old Simmonds Brewery site still looks fresh. The Georgian building is on Castle Street, with the Civic Offices behind.
Image: © Graham Horn
Taken: 29 May 2009
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Talbot Court, Reading
Town centre flats viewed from the roundabout at the top of Castle Street. St Giles's church is in the background.
Image: © Andrew Smith
Taken: 14 Sep 2007
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Across the Lock
Looking across County Lock in Reading towards the flats on the opposite side
Image: © Bill Nicholls
Taken: 21 Dec 2013
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Reading : Inner Distribution Road A329
Looking along the road.
Image: © Lewis Clarke
Taken: 18 Jul 2019
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Swan Place
Nearly 20 years old now, but this area of flats on the old Simmonds Brewery site still looks fresh.
Image: © Graham Horn
Taken: 29 May 2009
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County Lock, Kennet and Avon Canal, Reading
This lock in the centre of Reading has a rise of only one foot. The land either side of the lock is the site of Simonds' Brewery, but is now largely new apartments. The Oracle shopping centre can be seen in the distance.
Image: © Simon Mortimer
Taken: 6 Sep 2008
0.06 miles