Memory Lane: Over 300 members attend Vale of Belvoir Women's Institute meeting in 1973
More than 300 members of Women’s Institute branches attended a meeting in 1971.
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More than 300 members of Women’s Institute branches attended a meeting in 1971.
The dog fountain A ‘vandalised’ historic drinking fountain in the town centre is set to be restored. The ‘dog fountain’ in Market Place, by St Laurence’s Church on Friar Street, is a Grade II listed Victorian gothic drinking fountain. The drinking fountain dates back to 1860 and features a large bowl and two small drinking bowls at the bottom, hence the name ‘dog fountain’. Reading Borough Council (RBC) has submitted a planning application for the works. The works, which will cost around £30,000, are to “repair vandalized stone elements using like for like material...