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A vibrant stage scene from the musical Jamaica Love. Cast members are seen performing with energy, surrounded by a live band. The lighting is warm and evocative, capturing a moment of joyous musical celebration that represents the evolution of ska and reggae
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Award nominated musical Jamaica Love celebrates Windrush anniversary

Following a sell-out run in London’s West End, the award-nominated theatrical triumph Jamaica Love arrives in Reading to celebrate the legacy of the...

John Leng and Sir John Madejski at the launch of Reading's Digital Revolution
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Reading’s Digital Revolution: Sir John Madejski praises new exhibition showcasing Ding’s role as UK’s computing powerhouse

Sir John Madejski has praised the team at Reading Museum for compiling a major new exhibition dedicated to Reading’s role in the UK’s...

A woodlouse (known as a cheeselog by some) climbing across a bit of bark
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Why is Cheeselogs called Cheeselogs? And what is a Cheeselog?

Reading in Berkshire is a wonderful place, and has its own quirks. One of which is what we call a certain crustacean. More...

SMS Szent István was one of the four Austro-Hungarian dreadnoughts, sunk on 10 June 1918 by a torpedo attack by Italian Luigi Rizzo's MAS
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The effect of the First World War on the Mediterranean focus for new University of Reading lecture

When we focus on the First World War, many of us will think of Flanders Fields and the Western Front. But the battles...

A portrait of Jane Austen
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Celebrate Jane Austen’s birthday with year of special events in Reading

A year of special events is planned to celebrate the links between Reading and Jane Austen. The writer was born 250 years ago,...