News and Views
Discover stories from our collections, work, research, and events. Warning: may contain absolute units.
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Author
- Joe
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Published Date
- October 31, 2024
How to Survive the Zombie Apocalypse (at The Museum of English Rural Life)
For centuries, tools like billhooks, forks, and saws kept rural people housed and warm. They’re also perfect for the zombie apocalypse.
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Author
- Joe
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Published Date
- October 24, 2024
Changing Perspectives: Seeds of Change
Read about how a community gardening project in Dulwich Park is helping members to rebuild their relationships with land, food, and nature.
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Author
- Tim Jerrome
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Published Date
- October 18, 2024
Changing Perspectives: A Kale of Two Cities
Learn about the differences between growing food in contemporary Hong Kong and London, and what it’s like to become a grower today.
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Author
- Joe
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Published Date
- October 7, 2024
Upland Commons: A Labour of Love
Learn about England’s upland commons, their significance to culture and environment, and the many people who come together for their care.
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Author
- Ollie Douglas
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Published Date
- October 2, 2024
Finding Common Ground
Dr Ollie Douglas (MERL Curator) and Samwel Nangiria Taresero (a Maasai community leader) exchange ideas about land use and land management during a visit to the museum.
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Author
- Tim Jerrome
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Published Date
- August 16, 2024
Further Afield update blog – August 2024
Read the latest update from our Further Afield project, exploring how we can embrace and invite new perspectives within our interpretation.
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Author
- Tim Jerrome
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Published Date
- May 1, 2024
Further Afield update blog – May 2024
Read our latest update on the Further Afield project, which trials new approaches to co-curation with community groups.
