Reading Abbey. Pic: Wikimedia A NEW introductory film to Reading Abbey Quarter has been produced by Reading UK to coincide with Reading Abbey’s 900th anniversary in 2021. Reading Abbey 900 has been produced to raise awareness of the Abbey as one of England’s outstanding medieval gems and to encourage visits to Reading later in the year, once the current Covid situation allows. Beyond Reading, Reading Abbey Ruins and its story is not as well-known as it deserves to be says Reading UK, but the 900th anniversary of the Abbey’s foundation by King Henry I of England provides a perfect opportunity to raise awareness of this slice of English history and to attract visitors to Reading.