News and Views
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Author
- Alison Hilton
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Published Date
- December 6, 2012
Minister contends that human intervention through partnership is the only way to protect countryside
Thanks to everyone who came to the MERL Annual Lecture last week to hear Richard Benyon speak on the future…
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Author
- Alison Hilton
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Published Date
- November 26, 2012
MERL Annual Lecture – The British Countryside in 2030
Richard Benyon, Newbury MP and Minister for the Natural Environment and Fisheries, will explore the issues surrounding the future of…
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Author
- Alison Hilton
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Published Date
- October 1, 2012
Press Release: Ladybird books – icons of British childhood – under the microscope at MERL
Members of the public are to be given a rare glimpse of original artwork from one of the hidden gems…
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Author
- Alison Hilton
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Published Date
- September 18, 2012
Press Release: University wins silverware at Royal Berkshire Show
Interactive exhibits, home-grown food and fun activities helped the University of Reading to win two top prizes at the Royal…
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Author
- Alison Hilton
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Published Date
- August 21, 2012
MERL Traditional Craft Fair 2012 – calling local craftspeople!
Applications are invited for the 2012 Traditional Craft Fair to be held at MERL in November We are pleased to…
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Author
- Alison Hilton
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Published Date
- July 20, 2012
Press Release: Uni Museum brings rural past alive for families
With the school summer holidays approaching, the Museum of English Rural Life (MERL) is launching new family tours as part…
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Author
- Alison Hilton
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Published Date
- July 9, 2012
Press Release: Celebrating our sporting heritage as Olympic torch arrives
As the crowds gather to welcome the Olympic torch to Reading, the Museum of English Rural life at the University…