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Polaroid of Ali Yellop
Author
Tim Jerrome
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Published Date
November 1, 2024

Changing Perspectives: Earth Tenders, Land Workers

An interview with Ali Yellop of Earth Tenders, about food as the site of interaction between the personal and the political.

A fish spear from The MERL collection.
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.

Idman Abdurahaman
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.

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.

A man helps a sheep through a wall. A man helps a sheep through a wall. Photo: Rob Fraser
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.

Sam, Ollie, and Atenchong.
Author
Ollie
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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.

A Forestry England Pride flag
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.

Two pigs at Inclusive Farm
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.

A large painting depicting gypsy or traveller people with horses, dogs and caravans
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Published Date
April 15, 2024

The Power to Tell It for Ourselves

Acquisition, cataloguing and display are vital matters of consent. Learn how we’re evolving our approach throughout our work.