Bridge Street, Reading
Bridge Street, formerly known as Seven Bridges, is a historic street in the town of Reading in the English county of Berkshire. It took its original name from the seven bridges that carried it over various channels of the River Kennet, and was the earliest crossing place of that river in the town.
| Bridge Street | |
Looking down Bridge Street from St Mary's Butts | |
Map of Reading by John Speed from 1611, showing five of the seven bridges | |
| Length | 780 ft (240 m) |
|---|---|
| Postal code | RG1 2 |
| Coordinates | 51°27′8.94″N 0°58′20.59″W |
| southeast end | A329 |
| northwest end | St Mary's Butts |
Bridge Street connects Southampton Street, formerly known as St Giles' Street, to the south, with St Mary's Butts to the north.
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