Workmen were spotted in Reading Town Centre on Tuesday evening (November 5) assembling the Christmas lights.

Vans were parked in Broad Street at about 10pm and being unloaded were large lights shaped like bells, candles and more.

However, the lights in the town centre will not be turned on until Saturday, November 16.

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This year, there will be a brand new display with links to Reading’s ‘rich culture and heritage’ from Huntley and Palmers to Henry I.

There will be a display of over 800,000 LED lights in the town centre.

People are invited to head to Broad Street on November 16 when the festivities, including Christmas markets, will commence at 12.30pm.

The lights will be switched on at 4.30pm.