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CLOSED: LADYBIRD IN FOCUS: ONE GIANT LEAP

September 3, 2019 - March 29, 2020
The Museum of English Rural Life, The Museum of English Rural Life, Redlands Road
Reading, Berkshire RG1 5EX United Kingdom
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To celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of the moon landing, One Giant Leap looks at how Ladybird Books has illustrated our fascination with space and the inventions that helped us reach it. Beginning with books about the night sky and constellations, Ladybird Books has covered humanity’s interest in the sky since the 1960s.   Showcased in the Ladybird Gallery, this […]

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ROMANCE OF THE HIVE

November 6, 2019 - January 31, 2020
The Museum of English Rural Life, The Museum of English Rural Life, Redlands Road
Reading, Berkshire RG1 5EX United Kingdom
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Line drawings of bees from the Cowan bee collection exhibition

Discover treasures from the Cowan Bee Collection Described as the most comprehensive collection of its kind in the world, the Cowan Bee Collection contains 1,800 volumes of books, pamphlets and journals relating to bees and beekeeping, including many rare foreign language titles. The items date from the sixteenth to the twentieth century, and were owned […]

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Christmas at The MERL

November 28, 2019 - December 29, 2019
The Museum of English Rural Life, The Museum of English Rural Life, Redlands Road
Reading, Berkshire RG1 5EX United Kingdom
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Cuddly lambs and christmas lights in the MERL shop

Make it a MERL Christmas this year! Christmas shopping Browse our beautiful Christmas shop, packed with even more ranges this year, including exclusive gifts and cards inspired by our collections. You'll find toys, ceramics, books, jams & chutneys, biscuits, scarfs and much more... Christmas crafts Make and Takes Free festive paper craft activities available from […]

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11:00 am

SECOND SUNDAY CRAFT DROP-IN

December 8, 2019 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
The Museum of English Rural Life, The Museum of English Rural Life, Redlands Road
Reading, Berkshire RG1 5EX United Kingdom
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A colourful paper owl and christmas tree deocrated with snowflakes as part of a garland to make at the Second Sunday craft drop-in

Drop in between 11am – 1pm each second Sunday of the month and enjoy a different activity based on various themes related to The MERL and its collections. Why not bring a picnic or enjoy lunch in The MERL café too?   8 December - Make a Winter Woodland Themed Festive Garland This month’s Second […]

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