| Reading Town Hall | |
|---|---|
 The town hall in 2018 | |
  Location within Reading Town Centre | |
| General information | |
| Type | Town hall |
| Architectural style | Italianate |
| Classification | |
Listed Building – Grade II* | |
| Designated | 22 March 1957 |
| Reference no. | 1113400 |
| Location | Reading, Berkshire, England |
| Coordinates | 51°27′25″N 0°58′12″W / 51.45695°N 0.97005°W |
| Construction started | 1786 |
| Completed | 1875 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Alfred Waterhouse |
Reading Town Hall is the town hall of Reading, Berkshire, England. The town hall was built in several phases between 1786 and 1897, although the principal facade was designed by Alfred Waterhouse in 1875. Situated close to the site of Reading Abbey, it is adjoined to the north by the Hospitium of St John and to the south by St Laurence's Church.[1][2]
No longer the home of the town's administration, the Town Hall now houses the Reading Museum, a large concert hall, several smaller halls and conference rooms, a marriage Ceremony Room, and a public cafe. It is a listed building, with the block designed by Alfred Waterhouse being listed grade II*, whilst other parts of the building are listed grade II.[2][3][4][5][6][7]
- ^ "Reading Town Hall" (PDF). Reading Museum Service. Archived from the original (PDF) on 12 October 2006. Retrieved 8 September 2010.
- ^ a b "Town Hall". Reading Arts. Reading Borough Council. Retrieved 8 September 2010.
- ^ Historic England. "Town Council Chamber and Offices with Clock Tower (1113400)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 12 December 2014.
- ^ Historic England. "Small Town Hall (1321989)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 12 December 2014.
- ^ Historic England. "Municipal Buildings – Concert Hall (1113401)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 12 December 2014.
- ^ Historic England. "Municipal Buildings – Art Gallery and Museum (1321990)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 12 December 2014.
- ^ holland, magicmilo. "Ceremonies". www.reading.gov.uk. Retrieved 5 May 2021.
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