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NOW ONLINE: SHOULDER TO THE WHEEL

January 14, 2020 - June 30, 2020
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Maker Gareth Neal standing behind large flat circle of wood with an axe working on Shoulder to the Wheel exhibition piece

Although the museum is currently closed due to the COVID-19 situation, and the physical exhibition would have closed officially on April 5th, you can still see pictures and information about how the exhibition was developed in our Shoulder to the Wheel Online Exhibition “Shoulder to the Wheel”, curated by Dr Glenn Adamson, takes as its starting […]

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THE LOST MUSEUM

March 16, 2020 - January 3, 2021
The Museum of English Rural Life, The Museum of English Rural Life, Redlands Road
Reading, Berkshire RG1 5EX United Kingdom
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White bunting with The Lost Museum printed in black

Visit The MERL to view this curious cabinet - The Lost Museum - a playful exploration of life, work, rest, and fun in Dee Park, Reading. The Lost Museum is the legacy of a project led by The Engine Room, an arts and mental health project that helps volunteers to become community leaders. The MERL […]

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NOW ONLINE: ‘BEE HAPPY’ FAMILY EVENT

April 17, 2020 - May 31, 2020
Online
Line drawings of bees from the Cowan bee collection exhibition

Join us online for a day of bee-themed activities   Get ideas inspired by the MERL collections for indoor and garden activities relating to bees! Join the Bee Happy Facebook event  share pictures of your crafts, and tell us about the bees you've seen recently!   The MERL – Bee Happy Welcome to Bee Happy with […]

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NOW ONLINE: SEMINAR SERIES: DESIGNING LANDSCAPES FOR THE PEOPLE

April 30, 2020 - July 31, 2020
Online
Free
Photo of Green Park for the FOLAR designing landscapes seminar series

DESIGNING LANDSCAPES FOR THE PEOPLE – from the Clapham omnibus to the Royal Parks This series of lunchtime talks will span the early 20c UK approach to city planning, civic design, parks and gardens, encompass the formation of the UK professional body of landscape architects, the evolving Royal Parks, the impact of corporate landscapes, and […]

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11:00 am

NOW ONLINE: FRIDAY FLEDGLINGS

May 1, 2020 @ 11:00 am - 11:30 am
Online
Free
Little boy playing in the MERL mud kitchen in the sun

Morning Fledglings! We are so glad you've joined us for another online Friday Fledglings. Charlotte, Fong and Little Mouse are getting into the spirit of May Day today, enjoying the spring flowers in the garden, and maybe even having a dance around the Maypole. Stay tuned for a story from Charlotte and a colourful craft […]

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