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Discover stories from our collections, work, research, and events. Warning: may contain absolute units.

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Joe
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Published Date
February 24, 2022

Changing Perspectives in the Countryside: Ped Asgarian

As part of Changing Perspectives, we spoke with Ped Asgarian about his experiences in the countryside and the work of the Community Farm.

The MERL's Grow Your Own display.
Author
Joe
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Published Date
February 23, 2022

The Building Connections project

Learn about how the Building Connections project has enabled us to explore and share underrepresented stories from England’s rural history.

Theeb.
Author
Joe
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Published Date
February 18, 2022

Changing Perspectives in the Countryside: Navaratnam (Theeb) Partheeban

As part of Changing Perspectives in the Countryside, we spoke with Navaratnam (Theeb) Partheeban about his work as a rural vet and his experiences in the sector as a person of colour.

The back of the MERL building at dusk with fairy lights in the foreground
Author
Joe
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Published Date
February 11, 2022

Magical Lights in The MERL garden

Each year, we end December with a Magical Lights event. Read about our postponed 2021 Magical Lights, reimagined for the Lunar New Year.

Photo of Dr Anjana Khatwa.
Author
Joe
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Published Date
February 10, 2022

Changing Perspectives in the Countryside: Dr Anjana Khatwa

As part of Changing Perspectives in the Countryside, we spoke with Dr Anjana Khatwa about her life, work, and experience in rural England.

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.

Featured image for our Thriving Communities blog.
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.