The Building Connections project
Learn about how the Building Connections project has enabled us to explore and share underrepresented stories from England’s rural history.
Changing Perspectives in the Countryside: Navaratnam (Theeb) Partheeban
As part of Changing Perspectives in the Countryside, we spoke with Navaratnam (Theeb) Partheeban about his work as a rural vet and his experiences in the sector as a person of colour.
Magical Lights in The MERL garden
Each year, we end December with a Magical Lights event. Read about our postponed 2021 Magical Lights, reimagined for the Lunar New Year.
Changing Perspectives in the Countryside: Dr Anjana Khatwa
As part of Changing Perspectives in the Countryside, we spoke with Dr Anjana Khatwa about her life, work, and experience in rural England.
Changing Perspectives in the Countryside: JC Niala
As part of Changing Perspectives in the Countryside, we spoke with JC Niala about her experiences, research, and creative practice.
Wild Being: our Mentored Volunteering Programme
Find out how mentored volunteering at The MERL and Reading Museum helps more people access the benefits of volunteering.
Changing Perspectives in the Countryside: Mya-Rose Craig
As part of Changing Perspectives in the Countryside, we spoke with Dr Mya-Rose Craig about how she champions rural conservation and equality.
Widening Participation: exploring farming past and future
Read about our learning team’s recent work with Reading Girls’ School as part of our Widening Participation programme.
Discover Friday Fledglings at The MERL
Hear from Charlotte Allchin, who plans and delivers Friday Fledglings: our weekly outdoor learning sessions for under 5s.
Why travelling matters: engaging schools with our migration stories
Written by Phillippa Heath, Learning and Engagement Manager at The MERL. As part of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month 2021, we have been sharing collections at The MERL that connect to the histories of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller people, including objects, archives, photography, art and library collections. These collections tell us so much about […]