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COCKEREL BY MICHAEL O’CONNELL
For a limited time only, come and see this stunning wall-hanging by artist Michael O'Connell at the Museum. Its central feature is a large cockerel, and the textile was created using O'Connell's famous wax resist dye technique. This was the same technique he used to create his wall hangings for the 1951 Festival of Britain, […]
Find out more »LADYBIRD IN FOCUS: WOMEN
Who is your favourite female character in Ladybird Books? From the 1950s to the 1970s Ladybird Books were published on a huge range of subjects and, hidden within these volumes, distinct gender roles for women are portrayed and cemented. As a product of their time, Ladybird Books give an intriguing insight into post-World War Two […]
Find out more »HERITAGE OPEN DAYS 2018: EXTRAORDINARY WOMEN
Join us for special guided tours of the MERL, introducing some Extraordinary Women who have contributed to the historic stories of the museum and the University of Reading collections Places are limited - booking is essential Tour 1: The Extraordinary Women gallery tours (1 hour) will run: Thurs 6 Sept - 10:30 & 14:30 Sun […]
Find out more »READING FILM TRAIL
The London Short Film Festival (LSSF) has curated a special visual film trail responding to Reading's waterways, heritage and communities for the Reading on Thames festival. Renowned as “the best short film festival in the world!”, the London Short Film Festival has been recognised as the premiere UK showcase for cutting edge homegrown and international […]
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