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Reading

Also known as Reading, England, Reading, Berkshire

historic market town in Berkshire, England

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Reading is a historic market town located in Berkshire, England, that has served as an important commercial and settlement center for centuries. It matters as a significant example of English market town development and continues to play an important role in the region's economy and history.

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Official name: Reading
Demonym: Readingensian
Population: 162666
Area: 40.40
Elevation: 61
Official website: www.reading.gov.uk
Image: Broad Street, Reading - geograph.org.uk - 2864164.jpg
Dialing code: 0118

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Commons category: Reading, Berkshire
Commons gallery: Reading, Berkshire
P8168: Stjørdal Municipality
native label: Reading
inception: 0871-00-00
postal code: RG
OS grid reference: SU714732
P12749: 133 BC

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Reading (/ˈrɛdɪŋ/ RED-ing) is a borough in Berkshire, England, and the county town of Berkshire. It is Berkshire's largest town, with a total population of 203,795 in its built-up area as of 2021. Most of its built-up area lies within the Borough of Reading, although some outer suburbs are parts of neighbouring local authority areas. It is located in the Thames Valley at the confluence of the rivers Thames and Kennet.

Reading is a major commercial centre, especially for information technology and insurance. It is also a regional retail centre, serving a large area of the Thames Valley with its shopping centres, including the Oracle, the Broad Street Mall, and the pedestrianised area around Broad Street. It is home to the University of Reading. Every year it hosts the Reading Festival, one of England's biggest music festivals. Reading has a professional association football team, Reading F.C., and participates in many other sports.