I live in Reading, Berks and have never heard of this. But Reading, Berks in England.
I'm from Slough!!
Have always been interested and facinated by old crimes. Amelia Dyer, Mr Jerman (Ostrich Inn).
My gore interest was peaked by the murder of Khalid Dad (beheaded)
My Aunts boyfriend (at the time) was the guy who drove over the black bag containing his head!!