The Holy Brook
Adam Sowan
Sold by WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
AbeBooks Seller since 16 March 2007
Used - Soft cover
Condition: Used - Very good
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: 3 available
Add to basketSold by WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
AbeBooks Seller since 16 March 2007
Condition: Used - Very good
Quantity: 3 available
Add to basketIf you regularly visit the Reading Central Library, or shop in Kings Walk, or cross the bridge from John Lewis to the Oracle, or live in Mallard Row, Brook Street West or Trelleck Road in Reading, you will know a little of the Holy Brook. Thousand of people use the crossroads at Jacksons Corner without knowing that theres running water a few feet down. But where does it start? Is it a natural stream or man-made? What is it for? What was it called when the Abbey was still functioning? This unique and secretive waterway has been hurrying through and under Reading for many centuries. Adam Sowan has written the fullest account yet of the Brooks topography, history, archaeology and mythology; Sally Castles map shows the places where you can follow its banks; and Peter Hays illustrations evoke its unique character. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
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If you regularly visit the Reading Central Library, or shop in King’s Walk, or cross the bridge from John Lewis to the Oracle, or live in Mallard Row, Brook Street West or Trelleck Road in Reading, you will know a little of the Holy Brook. Thousand of people use the crossroads at Jackson’s Corner without knowing that there’s running water a few feet down. But where does it start? Is it a natural stream or man-made? What is it for? What was it called when the Abbey was still functioning? This unique and secretive waterway has been hurrying through and under Reading for many centuries. Adam Sowan has written the fullest account yet of the Brook’s topography, history, archaeology and mythology; Sally Castle’s map shows the places where you can follow its banks; and Peter Hay’s illustrations evoke its unique character.
Adam Sowan is a local historian based in Reading. An explorer at heart, Adam jumped at the offer of early retirement from the Civil Service and has since spent his time exploring the history and topography of his adopted town, Reading.
He is interested in architecture and is an editor of Reading Civic Society's magazine.
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