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Queen Victoria Statue, Reading
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Natalie
August 24, 2023
Hiking
Queen Victoria was very nearly a casualty of World War Two bombing raids on Reading. Look closely at her right hand, she is missing a finger. There is also damage to her spectre and the base of the statue, all inflicted by a bomb that fell nearby.
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Best routes near Queen Victoria Statue, Reading
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Hike the difficult 13.0-mile Thames Path: Reading to Shiplake Circular, gaining 378 feet over picturesque riverside and rural landscapes.
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Elevation 50 m
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