Reading Prison sale as Chinese buyer is selected: a timeline
The sale of Reading Prison has finally been undertaken after years of bidding. Take a look back at the key moments of the sale process here.
Source: readingchronicle.co.uk
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Call for Reading Prison to be sold on 9th anniversary of inmates exit
A fresh call has been made to sell Reading Gaol so it can be transformed into an arts hub on the ninth anniversary of inmates moving out.
Source: readingchronicle.co.uk
Banksy confirms Reading Gaol graffiti
Council pushing to protect Create Escape
Source: newburytoday.co.uk
Your reaction to the 'Banksy' painting on Reading Gaol
TODAYS talk of the town has most noticeably about the graffiti artwork which sprung up on the side of the former Reading Jail, which is widely…
Source: readingchronicle.co.uk
Reading Gaol – latest on prison's future amid possible 'Banksy' revelation
But interest in the old jail has not suddenly appeared from nowhere like a forgotten cousin. The future of the site has been a hot topic in recent years, with the sale of the prison falling through last year and a council-led bid to turn the Gaol into a theatre and arts centre in the works. The Save Reading Gaol campaign for the site to become an arts and culture hub rather than instead of luxury flats has been running for more than 18 months years now, with support from celebrities such ...
Source: readingchronicle.co.uk
Reading Gaol row erupts as hotel, food hall, theatre and museum plans emerge
A row has erupted between the council and a local theatre and arts group over plans to bid for Reading Gaol.
Source: readingchronicle.co.uk