51 Voices: The story continues…
Read about the next steps for The MERL’s 70th-anniversary celebrations, 51 Voices, as they continues into our 71st year.
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.
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: Jasmine Isa Qureshi
As part of Changing Perspectives in the Countryside, we spoke with Dawood Qureshi about their conservation work and filmmaking.
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.
The history of British Christmas food
It’s beginning to taste a lot like Christmas! Discover the history of two Christmas staples: punch and Christmas dinner.
51 Voices: Discovering Treasures
Explore the many collaborative creative projects and partnerships that have formed part of 51 Voices, our 70th anniversary celebrations.
Have Yourself a MERLy Little Christmas: a Christmas special
Make yourself a cuppa and put on your Christmas jumper. We’re setting rural history to the music of your favourite Christmas songs.