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Reading Gaol: a short history Peter Stoneley

Reading Gaol: a short history By Peter Stoneley

Reading Gaol: a short history by Peter Stoneley


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A short history of Reading Gaol from its 19th-century origins to the present day.

Reading Gaol: a short history Summary

Reading Gaol: a short history by Peter Stoneley

A history of Reading's iconic gaol: architectural landmark, cultural emblem and symbol for a community determined to cherish the town's heritage. Layers of history and art are carefully peeled back as Peter Stoneley reveals its past as architectural showcase for Sir George Gilbert Scott's decorative (and expensive!) style, location for experiments in prison reform, training ground for the leaders of the Irish Independence movement and, of course, the inspiration for Oscar Wilde's famous Ballad of Reading Gaol. Bringing the narrative right up to the present day with the discussions over its future use, the impact of the ArtAngel exhibition and Banksy's graffiti, this book is a timely platform for the building to tell us its story.

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GOR013733173
9781909747937
1909747939
Reading Gaol: a short history by Peter Stoneley
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Two Rivers Press
2022-05-21
100
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