Reading Gas Tower

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In our Gas Tower Gallery, Reading's last gas tower is celebrated in the work of over 100 local artists - a lockdown project that went wild!

Alina Saves The Moon 

Two sisters rescue the moon when he gets stuck in the gas tower. Don't miss this beautiful picture book about girl power, teamwork - and the familiar landscape of Newtown! 

Buy Alina Saves The Moon here!

In our Gas Tower Gallery, Reading's last gas tower is celebrated in the work of over 100 local artists - a lockdown project that went wild!

Historical Images

Gas towers have dominated Reading's skyline for over a century. Browse our fascinating images from the archives.

Leslee Barron

A digital artist and photographer whose work is inspired by the gas tower.

What people say

Alina Saves The Moon is getting great reviews! Read what people are saying about it here.

Leslee Barron presents amazing photos of a rare pair of courting peregrine falcons.

The gas tower was demolished in 2022. Photographer Leslee Barron documented its last days.