Incredible pictures of Reading's past
Some of these pictures date back nearly 150 years
Friar Street was much calmer 143 years ago in 1875. Credit: Historic England
Southampton Street, towards St Giles' Church.Date taken unknown. Credit: Historic England
Market Place in 1887. Credit: Historic England
This gathering was for the unveiling of a statue of George Palmer, one of the owners of Huntley & Palmer, in 1890. Credit Historic England
St Mary's Butts in 1887. Credit: Historic England
The fountain in Forbury Gardens with Reading Gaol and Reading Abbey in the background. When it was taken is not known. Credit: Historic England
The old Reading Coroner's Court in London Street is now Reading law firm Field Seymour Parkes LLP. Credit: Historic England
It's still there now. Credit: Google Maps
Inside the bustling Sutton's Seeds in 1880. Credit: Historic England
The lovely old cinema that once stood in Friar Street, taken in 1921. It closed in 1999. Credit: Historic England
The book's cover. Credit: Amberley Publishing
