At Reading, they are spending fortunes on new buildings along the route of the Kennet, bringing it straight into the 21st.Ct. Only the old bridge is left to show what was there before.
Reading Town Bridge.
The whole stretch through the traffic lights is having a new setting.

The Abbey Backwater is a quiet and pleasant spot to moor, understandably popular, though. And such a short stroll through to all the shops!
The Abbey Backwater.
Morning view of "New Reading".
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