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A migrant worker walks through mud.
Author
Ollie Douglas
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Published Date
March 17, 2022

Feeding the Nation: the lives of seasonal migrant workers

Do we care for the people who care for our food? Learn about the Feeding the Nation project, exploring the lives of seasonal migrant workers.

Author
Joe
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Published Date
March 10, 2022

Changing Perspectives in the Countryside: Anooshka Rawden

For Changing Perspectives, Anooshka Rawden shares with us her experiences of the countryside, and its impact upon her museums practice.

'care' logo, The MERL.
Author
Joe
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Published Date
March 7, 2022

Time to take CARE

Learn about our focus for 2022: highlighting how we take care of rural heritage, the countryside’s future, and each other.

Zakiya McKenzie.
Author
Joe
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Published Date
March 3, 2022

Changing Perspectives in the Countryside: Zakiya McKenzie

We spoke with researcher and author Zakiya McKenzie about her experience and perception of the English countryside.

Author
Joe
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Published Date
February 24, 2022

Changing Perspectives in the Countryside: Ped Asgarian

As part of Changing Perspectives, we spoke with Ped Asgarian about his experiences in the countryside and the work of the Community Farm.

The MERL's Grow Your Own display.
Author
Joe
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Published Date
February 23, 2022

The Building Connections project

Learn about how the Building Connections project has enabled us to explore and share underrepresented stories from England’s rural history.

Theeb.
Author
Joe
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Published Date
February 18, 2022

Changing Perspectives in the Countryside: Navaratnam (Theeb) Partheeban

As part of Changing Perspectives in the Countryside, we spoke with Navaratnam (Theeb) Partheeban about his work as a rural vet and his experiences in the sector as a person of colour.

The back of the MERL building at dusk with fairy lights in the foreground
Author
Joe
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Published Date
February 11, 2022

Magical Lights in The MERL garden

Each year, we end December with a Magical Lights event. Read about our postponed 2021 Magical Lights, reimagined for the Lunar New Year.

Photo of Dr Anjana Khatwa.
Author
Joe
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Published Date
February 10, 2022

Changing Perspectives in the Countryside: Dr Anjana Khatwa

As part of Changing Perspectives in the Countryside, we spoke with Dr Anjana Khatwa about her life, work, and experience in rural England.