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A short history of the Forbury Gardens
21 Jul 2020
Delve into the 900 year history of Reading's Forbury Gardens connecting the town with its royal abbey.
A day in the life of an archaeologist
15 Jul 2020
What's it like to be an archaeologist? Join our collections assistant Sam and find out!
Celebrating the Reading Windrush Project: 2019 and Beyond
19 Jun 2020
Learn about the history of the Windrush Project in Reading. Disccover what happened last year, and everything that 2020 has in store!
The absolute beginner’s guide to the birds of Reading’s rivers
18 Jun 2020
In this new blog by our curator Angela (featuring her own illustrations), discover the wildlife that lives and flies along Reading's rivers!
From Sea Creatures to Slogans: Game-playing with Bob and Roberta Smith RA
8 Jun 2020
Discover the brilliant artworks of Bob and Roberta Smith RA in this fascinating guest blog by Dr Naomi Lebens.
Restoring Reading's Abbey
5 Jun 2020
Chris Forsey explores the history and conservation of Reading's royal abbey.
ANIMAL: Straw birds
20 May 2020
Find out about the corn dollies and their ritual origins as 'Corn Goddess'.
Sacred animals of ancient Egypt
15 May 2020
Learn about the animals that were revered and sacred in Ancient Egypt.
From Sarah Gamp to Emergency Ward 10
15 May 2020
From Sarah Gamp to Emergency Ward 10: discover the birth of modern nursing!

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