Forbury Gardens, Reading, c. 1850. The view south-eastwards, over the pond and fountain to Reading Gaol. The ruins of the south transept of Reading Abbey Church stand in front of the prison. Fashionably dressed people stroll around the gardens. 1850-1859 : print by Kershaw and Son, London, with the caption "Forbury Gardens, Reading, " and numbered 1242. Pasted on the back, another print by Kershaw showing Reading Abbey Gateway
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black and white print, 7 x 9 cm.
Language:
English
Subject:
Forbury Gardens -- Reading -- IllustrationsPonds -- Reading -- IllustrationsFountains -- Reading -- IllustrationsChurches and chapels -- Reading -- IllustrationsCatholic churches and chapels -- Reading -- IllustrationsSt. James's Catholic Church -- Reading -- IllustrationsPrisons -- Reading -- IllustrationsReading Gaol -- Reading -- IllustrationsAbbeys -- Reading -- IllustrationsReading Abbey -- Reading -- Ruins -- IllustrationsSU718736SU719735SU719736SU720735SU720736Parks and public gardens -- Reading -- Illustrations
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2728772
