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Ring given by Henry VIII to Richard Wardle of Hurst near Reading, 1540
Reading Museum tells stories of the local historic and natural environment as well as displaying and caring for objects from around the world.
We started out in 1883 with a bequest from local collector Horatio Bland. He left the Borough of Reading his private museum of fascinating objects from around the world, including Greek pots and a duck-billed platypus. Since then, thousands more diverse and important objects have been added to the collection - explore these pages to discover some of them! We now focus on collecting objects that have links with Reading and its people.
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You can also find information sheets about our collections and local history by browsing the Museum Album on the right of this page.
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Reading Museum Acquisition and Disposal Policy 2011 |
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Related Websites:
Uncover the story behind biscuit makers Huntley & Palmers, and identify your own tins |
http://www.huntleyandpalmers.org... |
A short history of Reading on Reading Borough Council's website |
http://www.reading.gov.uk/visito... |
Berkshire Record Office |
http://www.berkshirerecordoffice... |
Berkshire Medical Museum |
http://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk... |
Museum of English Rural Life |
http://www.reading.ac.uk/merl/ |
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