Reading, England

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Reading
Reading

Reading (pronounced: "Redding") is a large town in Berkshire in the United Kingdom, home to about 145,000 people. Reading is found in southern England, between London and Bristol. The River Thames goes through the town. Reading replaced Abingdon as the county town of Berkshire in 1867.

TV presenter Chris Tarrant and comedian Ricky Gervais are from Reading, and also the famous actress Kate Winslet, who even has a road named after her. Reading has two universities and is famous for its rock festival. Reading is home to Premiership football and rugby teams.