News and Views
Discover stories from our collections, work, research, and events. Warning: may contain absolute units.
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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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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
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- March 6, 2023
Suffrage and the Sewing Machine
Learn about how Suffragettes used sewing machines and crafts to cause havoc and spread awareness during their campaign for the right to vote.
