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  Reading law firm marks historic anniversary
  Blandy & Blandy LLP has seen Reading's population swell since it was established 285 years ago
  2 July 2018
  By Owen Hughes
  Blandy & Blandy LLP held a garden party to celebrate its 285th anniversary. Credit: Blandy & Blandy LLP
  One of Reading's oldest companies marked its 285th anniversary last month.
  Blandy & Blandy LLP celebrated reaching the historic milestone with a summer garden party, making it one of the Thames Valley's longest established firms.
  The company is based at its long-standing home of 1 Friar Street in Reading, Berkshire and is among the 25 oldest law firms in the UK.
  Since it was established, Blandy & Blandy LLP has seen 75 British Prime Ministers, 10 British monarchs and the entirety of the Industrial Revolution.
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  During that time, Reading's population has grown from around 5,000 people to more than 300,000, according to the Office for National Statistics.
  Talking about the anniversary that was marked on on Thursday, June 14, chairman Brenda Long said: "Reading and Henley continue to be exciting and thriving towns to be a part of and with the advent of Crossrail and ongoing town centre developments, they look set to continue to grow.
  "There is still a real air of positivity in the region, despite any uncertainty, among businesses and in relation to both the commercial and residential property markets.
  "Having toasted our 285th anniversary and the firm's history and longevity at our annual summer garden party, our focus remains on a bright and exciting future."
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  Blandy & Blandy LLP, which also has offices in Henley-on-Thames and London, recently expanded with the acquisition of fellow Reading firm Clarkslegal LLP’s private client business.
  The firm advises high profile institutions in the area such as Reading Borough Council, Reading Transport Group and independent schools.