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
- 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…
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Author
- Alison Hilton
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Published Date
- June 1, 2012
Press Release: University recognised for giving volunteers a great experience
The University of Reading Museums and Special Collections Service (UMASCS) has been recognised for the outstanding opportunities and support it…
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Author
- Alison Hilton
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Published Date
- June 1, 2012
Press Release: Join the Jubilee fun at Museum fete this June!
Free craft workshops, morris dancing and pedalling your own smoothies! These are just some of the attractions families can enjoy…
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Author
- Alison Hilton
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Published Date
- April 18, 2012
Photo opportunity: MERL offers a 'green welcome'!
Photo opportunity on April 19th, 12pm – the press are invited to photograph BTCV and MERL volunteers putting the final…
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Author
- Alison Hilton
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Published Date
- March 22, 2012
MERL Fellowship scheme for 2012-13
Applications are now being invited for the Gwyn E. Jones MERL Fellowship scheme for 2012-13, tenable for up to twelve…