L&T Archive 1998-2003

Reading Abbey

] Jane .....spent several years at Abbey School, in Reading, during the 1780s. The school was housed in a former abbey, complete pointy Gothic windows and towers. If only Catherine Morland had been so lucky!

Apparently Reading Abbey School was housed in one of the buildings that was at the gateway to Reading Abbey. I understand that the actual school building was renovated and is one of only three original abbey buildings. Has anyone seen a picture of what JA might have known as the abbey and school?

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M.T. What's an Abbey supposed to be like?
Almost anything, actually....
an abbey turned private estate
... and another
Recycling the Building
The abbey that JA knew
Don't forget about Abbey School
Reading Abbey
Reading Abbey School in JA's time....
And here are the Abbey Ruins - 1773
Wonderful pictures!
LOL...The Abbey is a bit of a disappointment, isn't it?! nfm
Thanks DeeMac, absolutely perfect (painter contemporary with JA!) nfm
You're very welcome! nfm
Just look at the mud...