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

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.

Featured image for our 51 Voices roundup.
Author
Joe
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Published Date
December 14, 2021

51 Voices: Discovering Treasures

Explore the many collaborative creative projects and partnerships that have formed part of 51 Voices, our 70th anniversary celebrations.

Carolers ring handbells at Christmas.
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Published Date
December 13, 2021

Have Yourself a MERLy Little Christmas: a Christmas special

Make yourself a cuppa and put on your Christmas jumper. We’re setting rural history to the music of your favourite Christmas songs.

Author
Tim Jerrome
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Published Date
December 8, 2021

The history of the servants’ ball

The servants’ ball has had a long tradition in the country house estates of Britain and only really died out after the Second World War.

Author
Alison Hilton
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Published Date
November 30, 2021

Updates on COVID-19

Read about how we are keeping our visitors, staff and volunteer safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.