The earliest evidence of Reading dates back to the 8th century. During the Middle Ages, it was an important centre of trade and churches, and Reading Abbey was one of the largest and richest monasteries in medieval England, with a close royal connection to the royal family, which retained the gateway to the monastery in the 12th century and important ancient sites.
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The earliest evidence of Reading dates back to the 8th century. During the Middle Ages, it was an important centre of trade and churches, and Reading Abbey was one of the largest and richest monasteries in medieval England, with a close royal connection to the royal family, which retained the gateway to the monastery in the 12th century and important ancient sites.