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Image of JC Niala.
Author
Joe
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Published Date
February 3, 2022

Changing Perspectives in the Countryside: JC Niala

As part of Changing Perspectives in the Countryside, we spoke with JC Niala about her experiences, research, and creative practice.

Author
Susanna Ivy
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Published Date
February 3, 2022

51 Voices: The story continues…

Read about the next steps for The MERL’s 70th-anniversary celebrations, 51 Voices, as they continues into our 71st year.

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Author
Alison Hilton
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Published Date
February 2, 2022

Wild Being: our Mentored Volunteering Programme

Find out how mentored volunteering at The MERL and Reading Museum helps more people access the benefits of volunteering.

Pottery within The MERL collection.
Author
Joe
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Published Date
January 31, 2022

From the cottage to the high street: pottery in The MERL collection

Read about the modern history of English pottery, and the many different kinds of pottery and ceramics within The MERL collection.

An image of Dawood Qureshi.
Author
Joe
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Published Date
January 27, 2022

Changing Perspectives in the Countryside: Jasmine Isa Qureshi

As part of Changing Perspectives in the Countryside, we spoke with Dawood Qureshi about their conservation work and filmmaking.

Dr Mya-Rose Craig.
Author
Joe
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Published Date
January 20, 2022

Changing Perspectives in the Countryside: Mya-Rose Craig

As part of Changing Perspectives in the Countryside, we spoke with Dr Mya-Rose Craig about how she champions rural conservation and equality.

Adam Lines working with students.
Author
Susanna Ivy
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Published Date
January 20, 2022

Widening Participation: exploring farming past and future

Read about our learning team’s recent work with Reading Girls’ School as part of our Widening Participation programme.

Author
Joe
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Published Date
January 11, 2022

Discover Friday Fledglings at The MERL

Hear from Charlotte Allchin, who plans and delivers Friday Fledglings: our weekly outdoor learning sessions for under 5s.

Children at a Christmas table.
Author
Joe
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Published Date
December 17, 2021

The history of British Christmas food

It’s beginning to taste a lot like Christmas! Discover the history of two Christmas staples: punch and Christmas dinner.