Councillors approved the project, which includes repairing the ancient ruins of Reading Abbey, at a cabinet meeting last month.

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An ancient manuscript documenting part of Reading Abbey's history dating back to the 14th Century is being displayed publicly for the first time.

BBC: Medieval Reading Abbey manuscript goes on public display

The location of Reading Abbey, which was founded by King Henry I in 1121, was chosen because of its proximity to the Thames and the Kennet.

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