200 Years of Huntley & Palmers in Reading: about the exhibition
Find out about our 2022 Huntley & Palmers exhibition in the Staircase Hall, commemorating 200 years of the Biscuit Town in Reading.
How did rationing work in the Second World War?
Few items are more symbolic of daily life during the Second World War than the ration book. Learn about their history on our blog.
Time to take CARE
Learn about our focus for 2022: highlighting how we take care of rural heritage, the countryside’s future, and each other.
Changing Perspectives in the Countryside: Ped Asgarian
As part of Changing Perspectives, we spoke with Ped Asgarian about his experiences in the countryside and the work of the Community Farm.
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.
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.
From the cottage to the high street: pottery in The MERL collection
Read about the modern history of English pottery, and the many different kinds of pottery and ceramics within The MERL collection.
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.
Working (the land) 9 to 5
Dolly Parton has never been to The MERL, but that’s not to say our collection isn’t filled with objects related to Dolly and her songs.