'There's such an opportunity here' - prison remains empty after ten years
The Ministry of Justice is still paying for electricity, gas and security at the site.
Oscar Wilde
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Campaigners continue to put pressure on government to turn prison into arts hub
Activists have been pushing for Reading Prison to be sold to the council or a bidder within the town to convert it into an arts and culture hub since 2019.
The 'Save Reading Gaol' campaigners marching for community arts hub
The former prison - once home to Oscar Wilde- has been standing empty for nearly 10 years.