Facts About Reading You Didn’t Know
Facts About Reading You Didn't Know
Reading has a rich history that dates back to the mediaeval period. So to let you in on some of the town's less-known characteristics, we've compiled a list of four facts about Reading that even our locals may not be aware of.
Reading is a town, not a city, which is another little-known fact. With a population of around 342,117, Reading is the UK's largest town without city status.
Beer, bricks, and biscuits—the three Bs—are what made Reading famous and helped to shape the industrial revolution.
In 1911, the ill-fated British Antarctic Expedition to the South Pole was supplied with emergency biscuits from the world's biggest biscuit factory, which was located in Reading and owned by Huntley and Palmer throughout the 19th century. In 1785, William Blackall Simonds established 'Simonds Brewery,' afterwards known as H & G Simonds, which owned and ran ten pubs in the city. Established in the middle of the 19th century, S & E Collier Ltd. is the biggest brick manufacturer in Reading and is known for creating the renowned "Reading Red" bricks.
Evacuee Town
During World War II, Reading was considered a safe town that was 'unlikely to be bombed'. Early in the war, a large number of children from London were relocated to the town in an attempt to safeguard them.
Notable people
Along with actress Kate Winslet, who has a road named after her, Reading has produced many notable individuals such as comedian Ricky Gervais, Tony Sullivan and TV host Chris Tarrant (Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?). Mike Oldfield, a musician, is also from Reading.
There are plenty of activities and sites for you to enjoy during your stay here at our Celador Apartments and our Guest Service Manager is always on hand with local knowledge should you need it.
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