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Cole Museum of Zoology

Reading, England

Cole Museum of Zoology

This natural history collection contains the bones of a circus elephant that seem to be chasing a whale skeleton.

Thames Lido.

Reading, England

Thames Lido

Soak up some local history in this restored Edwardian era swimming pool.

Bayeux Tapestry, Reading Museum.

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Reading Museum Bayeux Tapestry

This unique, full-sized copy of the Bayeux Tapestry sports a few modern additions, including underwear.

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Memorial to Henry West.

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Henry West's Grave

The wooden grave marker of a railroad worker who died in a freak whirlwind.

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Reading, England

Holy Well of St. Anne

Once the site of medieval pilgrimage for its healing powers, this well was lost and later rediscovered.

Huntley and Palmers No.4 Biscuit Collection

Reading, England

Huntley and Palmers No. 4 Biscuit Collection

This display showcases the culinary equivalent of steel-toe boots during World War I.

Silchester Eagle

Reading, England

Silchester Eagle

Once believed to be a sacred Roman legionary symbol, this bronze figure inspired the 1954 novel 'The Eagle of the Ninth.'

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