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Winter Family Activity Packs
WINTER-INSPIRED THINGS TO DO AT THE MUSEUM, OUTDOORS AND AT HOME! Buy one of our packs at the museum Gift Shop for fun activities to do with children during your visit - and afterwards! For age 5+ (£3) Choose from three different Winter Activity Packs: Little mouse story, winter recipe, colouring sheet and join the […]
Find out more »Tai Chi with Sport in Mind
Run with our partners Sport in Mind, the UK’s leading mental health sports charity, based in Reading. These casual drop-in sessions for adults are designed to support positive mental health through Tai Chi. They are fun and free and delivered at The Museum of English Rural Life every Wednesday at 3.30-4.30pm. This session is open […]
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All Roads: Migration Stories
Where have you travelled from to get here? This Community Case display, delivered by Jelly, explores the routes women have taken to arrive in Reading and celebrates the textiles that travelled with them.
Find out more »Charles Hasler: A Mid-Century Designer and Collector
Charles Hasler (1908 - 1992) was an internationally important typography and graphic designer, whose work included the 'Dig for Victory' and 'Make Do and Mend' campaigns of the Second World War. This exhibition uses materials from the University of Reading Special Collections to celebrate Hasler's career and the wonderful collection he amassed in his life […]
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