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Among the Trees

An exhibition by third-year Museum Studies students at the University of Reading
February 14, 2023 - April 16, 2023

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Start:
February 14, 2023
End:
April 16, 2023
Time:
Museum Opening Hours
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Venue

The Museum of English Rural Life
The Museum of English Rural Life, Redlands Road
Reading, Berkshire RG1 5EX United Kingdom + Google Map
Close up of leaves from oaktree detail from a Michael O'Connell wallhanging at The MERL

This exhibition in the Staircase Hall, Community Case and MERL galleries explores the complex relationship between humans and trees. Using the MERL and Special Collections it examines treescapes and themes of folklore, myth, craft, outdoor learning, and wellbeing. It has been designed by third year Museum Studies students at the University of Reading in collaboration with community partners.