Wow 8 People booked in so far (22/6/24) We will explore the history of Castle Hill, Old and New Coley over 150 years. I Will show images of the area as it was. Do you know there a Whitbread pop-up Pub was & what about where the Coley steps? Illustrations will be used to explain ... Read more
25 booked in so far (04/7/24) - NOW SOLD OUT - please Don't add your name as going! If you missed out i will be repeating in the future!! A linear walk starting at Caversham Bridge & finishing at Duke Street Bridge including all the bridges on the Thames & Kennet en route. Discovering their ... Read more
My Very Popular Huntley & Palmers (H&P) 200th Anniversary jaunt, tells a Biscuit Themed story from Roman times to the Present, features the H&P people, their massive influence & service to Reading, Biscuits, Factory, Buildings, Generosity, Legacy & so much more - with a place at the end for Biscuits & Cuppa. NB End point ... Read more
Hi All, I'm conducting this NEW Katesgrove 'Walkabout' (Guided Walk) - Bounded in the North by IDR. East by London St, Whitley St & to south Waterloo Rise & on the West by River Kennet. We will cover its wonderful History, Culture, Heritage, Industry, People, Places, Victorian Brickwork & much more! For Heritage open Days. ... Read more
Hi All, I'm conducting this NEW Katesgrove 'Walkabout' (Guided Walk) - Bounded in the North by IDR. East by London St, Whitley St & to south Waterloo Rise & on the West by River Kennet. We will cover its wonderful History, Culture, Heritage, Industry, People, Places, Victorian Brickwork & much more! For Heritage open Days. ... Read more
A very special easy Guided Walk (Tour) covering a Reading area not well known. Bordered by the Railway to the North, North St., Chatham St., to the East & Oxford Rd to Reading West Bridge. I will cover how it has grown from 12th Century Abbey Lands, through Victorian times to become an important residential ... Read more
Guided Walk through 3 Conservation Areas. History is inextricably tied up with Huntley & Palmers (H&P) Biscuits heyday & Reading's rapid growth in Industry & Innovation in the Victorian period. From farms to the smart 'des-res' of the time & so much more! WOW 13 people so far booked on, get close to selling out! ... Read more
WoW - 13 now booked on this Walkabout already! Ghost stories, An amazing escape, the truth about Halloween & its traditions, buildings that have resident Ghosts, 'X files' come to Reading, potential myths and much more!! I encourage you to dress-up along the lines of the theme! NB PLEASE DON'T TURN UP BEFORE BOOKING IN ... Read more
WoW - Fully sold out with a brief waiting list! Ghost stories, An amazing escape, the truth about Halloween & its traditions, buildings that have resident Ghosts, 'X files' come to Reading, potential myths and much more!! I encourage you to dress-up along the lines of the theme! NB PLEASE DON'T TURN UP BEFORE BOOKING ... Read more
Hi All, I'm conducting this rare Reading to Caversham (inc William M Panel) return Walkabouts (Guided Walk). This is an very easy flat 2 miles walking.. 10 now booked in, room for more! If you have any question, please ask via Meta or use my new Website - https://readingwalkingtours.co.uk/ NB We will have the option ... Read more
Wow 20 people booked so far & expected to sell out at 20+ places! Book early!! Private Dixon of Tilehurst Home guard - will lead this extra special - nominal 75mins, easy 1 mile walk on the flat passing important Buildings, Places, History, Culture & the role of Women associated with Tilehurst in WW2, with ... Read more
A nominal 2 Hour 25mins, 2 mile walk mainly on the flat featuring important Buildings, Places, Roads, History, Culture & People. Illustrated with many stories & old photos and so much more with optional cafe stop at the end. Some free parking is available nearby to St. Michael's Church etc. (contact me if you need ... Read more
