History of Reading, Berkshire in photos A small historical reference Geography: Date of foundation: History: Population: 160 825 Ceremonial county: Berkshire Historic County: Berkshire (south of River Thames), Oxfordshire (north of River Thames) Caversham, near Reading, 1890

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