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Ladybird in Focus: 100 Years On

September 2, 2025 - September 6, 2026
The Museum of English Rural Life, The Museum of English Rural Life, Redlands Road
Reading, Berkshire RG1 5EX United Kingdom
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Illustration from Ladybird Books of people walking and holding a 'Peoples Climate March' banner

Explore how Ladybird Books has continued to evolve since its centenary in 2015. Discover how Ladybird continues to meet the needs of modern audiences, from reviving classic books to releasing new series. On display 2 Sept 2025 - 6 Sept 2026 in the Ladybird Gallery. Image Credit: Climate Change, © Ladybird Books Ltd., 2017

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James Joyce: Enigmas and Puzzles

October 7, 2025 - February 9, 2026
The Museum of English Rural Life, The Museum of English Rural Life, Redlands Road
Reading, Berkshire RG1 5EX United Kingdom
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James Joyce, ink and watercolour on paper by Tullio Pericoli

This exhibition from the University of Reading’s Special Collections shares never-before-seen personal papers of beloved author James Joyce from our Solange and Stephen James Joyce Collection. Explore Joyce’s large social network of friends and artists, his family life as a loving father, and the inspirations for his work. Learn about the practical adjustments Joyce made […]

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