Holy Brook
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The Holy Brook is a channel of the River Kennet that flows through the English town of Reading. While of considerable historical significance, the origin and nature of the brook is still unclear. It i
The Holy Brook on the water meadows, with the low sun highlighting the artificial banking
The Holy Brook towards its upstream end, to the south of Calcot.
The Holy Brook at Coley Park Farm on its approach to Reading.
The Holy Brook close to its outfall, with the ruins of the Abbey Mill in the distance.
Coley Park
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Coley Park is a suburb to the south of the town of Reading in the English county of Berkshire. It is largely built on the country estate of the same name, surrounding Coley House. It is primarily a re
Holy Brook
…For the first stretch of its route, the channel forms the boundary between the Reading suburbs of Beansheaf Farm, Fords Farm, Calcot, Southcote and Coley Park (all to the north of the brook), and the Kennet flood meadows (to the south). At Calcot, the brook passes Calcot Mill, one of two water mills that were…
Wensley Road with daffodils
Coley Park c. 1700–1709
Coley flats, seen from near the Mansion House
Coley Park bus terminus