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.
| ISBN: | 9781909747937 |
| Publication date: | 21st May 2022 |
| Author: | Peter Stoneley |
| Publisher: | Two Rivers Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 100 pages |
| Genres: |
Local history Terrorism, armed struggle Social and cultural history History of architecture |
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.
Reading Gaol features in the following genres: Local history, Terrorism, armed struggle, Social and cultural history, History of architecture
Reading Gaol is available in Paperback
Reading Gaol was written by Peter Stoneley and published by Two Rivers Press
Reading Gaol has 100 pages
£10.80