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Holy Brook Heritage Project
Location: Reading
The Holy Brook has been in existence since before the Domesday Book (1086) and supplied water to the great Reading Abbey - founded in 1121.
Originally a natural branch of The Kennet, it was harnessed as a serial millstream, as indicated by it's original name "Granator's Broke". For most of its length (6 miles) it is secluded, surrounded by meadows and ancient hedgerows, and native to water voles and otters; but for it's last mile it flows underneath Reading Town Centre.
Few local people are aware of the existence of the brook, and the Society aims to rectify this by producing an illustrated guide book and footpath map - incorporating recent archaeological findings and oral interviews. The book and map will be launched through a series of events over the Summer 2003 and the Museums & Libraries Services will run workshops for local young people to investigate the history on their doorstep (quite literally as the brook runs under the Library!).
The Museum of Reading is very active in involving young people and has a reputation for reaching out to children from disadvantaged backgrounds.
This LHI project will link in with the existing 'Pied Piper' heritage trail, and with a scheme involving children in the design of a heritage float for the Reading Carnival.
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Reading Civic Society |
| Project Contact |
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Adam Sowan, 24 New Road, Reading, Berkshire RG1 5JD
e-mail: morwan@clara.co.uk |
| Project Postcode |
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RG1 7JR |
| Finishing Date |
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30 April 2004 |
| Local Community Involvement / Partnerships: |
| LA 21 Group, Ramblers Association, Museum of Reading, 2 x Local Authorities |
| Grants: |
Heritage Lottery Fund: £9,240
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