The Holy Brook, or the Granator's Tale
Published on 1. January 2003
Book
Paperback/Softback
978-1-901677-34-8 (ISBN)
Description
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.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Reading
United Kingdom
Illustrations
20 Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 130 mm
Width: 209 mm
Weight
530 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-901677-34-8 (9781901677348)
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Persons
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.
Sally Castle has designed covers and illustrated over thirty books for Two Rivers Press. She has a reputation for original hand lettering, and a particular interest in linocut printmaking, environmental lettering and mixed media artwork. Notable public work includes the Walking Words panels at Chatham Place in Reading and the Forbury Square stone, also in Reading. As well as commissioned work, her experimental lettering and paintings are regularly exhibited in galleries and exhibitions.
He is interested in architecture and is an editor of Reading Civic Society's magazine.
Sally Castle has designed covers and illustrated over thirty books for Two Rivers Press. She has a reputation for original hand lettering, and a particular interest in linocut printmaking, environmental lettering and mixed media artwork. Notable public work includes the Walking Words panels at Chatham Place in Reading and the Forbury Square stone, also in Reading. As well as commissioned work, her experimental lettering and paintings are regularly exhibited in galleries and exhibitions.