Local history isn't just about the exhibits behind glass in a museum. History lives on in fabric of the streets and houses, the churches, the factories and the public houses in any town or city.

Streetwise can help visitors to discover the true story of your town or city and the events, individuals or industries that played a part in shaping it. Our approach is to make this history more accessible by ensuring that as well as being factual and informative, it is also entertaining.

The Berkshire town of Reading is a hub for local shopping and business, but the town has had limited success in attracting visitors to explore its heritage. The Reading Explorer was conceived as a means of encouraging visitors to discover the ruins of Reading Abbey (burial place of Henry I), the historic churches, the town's fascinating industrial heritage and of course to visit its museums and other attractions.