It was one of the wealthiest abbeys in medieval England and changed the shape of Reading, according to the town's museum.

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"This is a real opportunity for the people of Cirencester to shape the future of primary education in the town, " he said.

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The biggest department store in town organized a parade every year: an enormous balloon in the shape of a garishly colored doll was paraded through the main streets, pulled by ribbons that sequin-clad girls held as they marched behind a musical band.

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Labour present Reed as one of a new brand of competent town hall leaders who have adjusted to - even embraced - cuts and austerity by trying to re-shape council services.

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Also, I'd probably be uncomfortable and guilt-ridden having another human being drag me around town just because they couldn't find a waiter job, so what if they're in better shape than I'll ever be.

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