Blog

Join us in exploring Reading's history, our community and our objects.

Reading in 1951: looking to the future

After a decade of austerity in the Second World War, learn about what Reading was like in 1951.

Learn about our recent work with Oxford Road Community Primary School.

Discover the history of Reading's iconic Jacksons Department Store.

Horatio Bland's collection forms the basis of Reading Museum's collection. But who was he?

Discover the story of Reading Gaol, from its medieval origins to contemporary campaigns to preserve its legacy.

Learn about Oscar Wilde's connection to the remarkable Banksy artwork at Reading Gaol.

In this second of two blogs, learn about the modern history of Reading from Castle Street to St Mary's Butts.

Join us for a walk through time along Reading's St Mary's Butts and Castle Street.

Learn about how the people of Reading in 1918 responded to the influenza pandemic.