It's just off the M4...
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The Importance of Reading
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The Importance of Reading
"A people that elect corrupt politicians, imposters, thieves and traitors are not victims, but accomplices," George Orwell -
If it wasn't for Reading, there'd be nothing inbetween Slough and Swindon.Will work inside IR35. Or for food. -
I keep seeing job ads for "London, England" then when reading the spec it's actually in Reading
"..The position is in Reading, Berkshire, about 6 minutes walk from Reading station. That makes it an easy commute from London Paddington (about 30 minutes travel time, fast trains every 15-20 minutes) .."
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Lived in Reading 1990 - 1994. Only thing it had going for it was an excellent Blackwells, and good rail links.Comment
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The other good thing going for it.... it's not London.Originally posted by wobbegong View PostLived in Reading 1990 - 1994. Only thing it had going for it was an excellent Blackwells, and good rail links.Oh, I’m sorry….I seem to be lost. I was looking for the sane side of town. I’d ask you for directions, but I have a feeling you’ve never been there and I’d be wasting my time.Comment
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. . . or High Wycombe! Now that's a spectacularly grim place.Originally posted by SizeZero View PostThe other good thing going for it.... it's not London.Comment
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I prefer the travel lodge on the M4.
I've lived there for months at a time.
How do I get out of contracting?Comment
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Reading's pretty good. Nice pubs/restaurants/shops, some attractive architecture, river through the middle for nice walks, paddles, cycles, and you're a stone's throw from some lovely countryside. Decent schools too (if you can get into them.)Comment
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