News and Views
Discover stories from our collections, work, research, and events. Warning: may contain absolute units.
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Author
- Alison Hilton
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Published Date
- June 16, 2023
Tales from Beyond the White Door: written heritage conservation
The first in a new series exploring the written heritage conservation work that goes on behind the white door at The MERL and Special Collections
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Author
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Published Date
- May 22, 2023
The Hicc-Story of Brewing Beer
Pour yourself a pint and come and learn all about the history of brewing beer, from Ancient Egypt to today!
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Author
- Alison Hilton
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Published Date
- May 18, 2023
Learning Outdoors at The MERL
Explore opportunities for outdoor learning at The Museum of English Life this Outdoor Classroom Day, 17 May 2023.
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Author
- Alison Hilton
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Published Date
- April 21, 2023
Earth Day is keeping us grounded
Find out about Museums Partnership Reading’s Our Green Stories projects that are feeding into a free Earth Day event on Saturday 22nd April at The MERL
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Author
- Alison Hilton
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Published Date
- April 4, 2023
Green Stories from The MERL Garden: Spring
As part of ‘Our Green Stories’ find out we are preparing The MERL garden for the growing season and creating a haven for wildlife this Spring.
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Author
- Tim Jerrome
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Published Date
- March 10, 2023
Ploughing Pioneers: Tractor history through The MERL collections
Explore the history of farming’s most iconic vehicle, and learn how our historical collections can be used to deepen your tractor knowledge.
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Author
- Alison Hilton
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Published Date
- March 7, 2023
Turning Wasted Opportunities into Food Futures
For Food Waste Action Week, The MERL curators explore approaches to food waste inspired by the museum’s collections and activities
