News and Views

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

Author
: Alison Hilton
Published Date
: May 9, 2013

MERL project news #1 – Hugh Sinclair papers now available

Author
: Alison Hilton
Published Date
: May 8, 2013

Research tip #1: if in doubt…

Here is the first in what we will become a regular series on the blog – research tips from the…

Author
: Alison Hilton
Published Date
: May 7, 2013

MERL & MAE, the direction of Our Country Lives

Author
: Alison Hilton
Published Date
: May 3, 2013

Ready for the John Tarlton exhibition

Author
: Alison Hilton
Published Date
: May 2, 2013

MERL's new blogging venture

Author
: Alison Hilton
Published Date
: March 27, 2013

Arts Council Award brings together Reading Museums and work experience opps for local residents

Arts Council Award brings together Reading Museums and work experience opps for local residents 27 March 2013 The Museum of…

Author
: Alison Hilton
Published Date
: March 22, 2013

HRH The Duke of Gloucester unveils landmark Land Rover at University Museum

MERL was delighted to welcome HRH The Duke of Gloucester on Thursday 21 March who unveiled the Museum’s latest acquisition, a stunning…

Author
: Alison Hilton
Published Date
: March 5, 2013

Listen and learn from one of Britain’s finest voices at Uni Museum

On Sunday 10 March renowned singer/songwriter Hilary James will take a Museum of English Rural Life audience through a witty…

Author
: Alison Hilton
Published Date
: February 4, 2013

Press release, 4 Feb '13: Heritage Lottery Fund support means enhanced experience for University museum visitors

Visitors to MERL can look forward to discovering new and exciting displays thanks to an award from the Heritage Lottery…