The world can wait

Reading Abbey reopens on June 16, 2018. And I for one can't wait to see inside the ruins again. Took these photos prob around 2007 maybe earlier.  Closed since 2009, the Abbey has been made safe and restored by Reading Abbey Quarter   They are on Twitter and Facebook Can't wait until June? Then visit Reading Museum and the Abbey Gallery.  Hubby proposed, well gave me the ring in this very spot :) Sept 28 1991

This is one of the oldest ruins in the UK. It was founded by Henry I in 1121 "for the salvation of my soul, and the souls of King William, my father, and of King William, my brother, and Queen Maud, my wife, and all my ancestors and successors". King Henry is buried in the ruins. But it holds a special place in my heart. It was here hubby gave me my engagement ring back on Aug 29th 1991 :) Right in this room here To the left of this picture is Reading Crown Court. To the right is Reading Gaol - yes the one Oscar Wilde was in. The abbey was destroyed by Henry VIII when he dissolved the monasteries in 1538. Today its closed to the public due to it being unsafe And one day I'll get the formatting correct.