Caversham near ReadingClick on a photo for a large version. |
Caversham is a village next to the Thames. You get to it from Reading over Caversham bridge. There are interesting things to see in Caversham, but it suffers rather from traffic. However, I must give a shout out to Warings, a splendid baker (and cafe) - Lardy cake!
Caversham's village sign:
Some buildings in Caversham. The first is Valentine Cottage, Church Road, grade II, "Late C17 (front probably a replica)". The second is 16, Church Road, grade II, C17.
This is on Church Street, near St Peter's, Caversham. There was a grand house here, which has disappeared, but the outlines are marked on the ground. Then there is a lovely garden, with charming little buildings.
These are crinkle crankle walls, between the garden and the churchyard. They look fun, but they have a serious purpose. If you build a wall of a single thickness of brick, it is more likely to fall over than two bricks thick (which would take more brick!) But a wavy wall like this is more stable.
The (former) stables:
This is next to Caversham Garden. You can see it in one of the photos above. It was open, unlike the churches in Reading!
This is on Priest's Hall. From Church Street, turn left up St Anne's Road (and I mean UP, it's a steep hill!) Then turn right at the top. It's grade II. "Date not ascertained. Probably of mediaeval origins, present structure probably mid C19. Now dry."
© Jo Edkins 2024