The sale of Reading Gaol has been formally confirmed with the Ziran Education Foundation. Announcing the sale the Ministry of Justice stated:
‘Initial proposals included plans for an educational centre providing services to the local community, including a museum outlining the history of the prison and an exhibition space accessible to the public.’
‘The Ziran Education Foundation will now engage with Reading Borough Council on the use of the site as it will need to approve any development plans.’
Reading gaol, prison home of Oscar Wilde, sold to educational foundation for £7m
Initial proposals for historic site include plans for educational centre, museum and exhibition space
Reading Gaol: Oscar Wilde prison sold to educational charity
Reading Jail formally closed in January 2014 and has been empty ever since.
Reading Gaol: MP ‘cautiously optimistic’ over jail sale
Reading East MP says it is “great” the jail is expected to be used as an educational arts centre.
Campaigners ‘gutted’ by £7M sale price of Reading Prison site | ITV News
The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) confirmed the prison has been sold to a non-profit organisation, the Ziran Education Foundation. | ITV News Meridian
