ANIMAL: The Reading Dragons 15 May 2020 Discover the dragons from around the world that lurk in Reading Museum!
ANIMAL: Straw birds 20 May 2020 Find out about the corn dollies and their ritual origins as 'Corn Goddess'.
Restoring Reading's Abbey 5 Jun 2020 Chris Forsey explores the history and conservation of Reading's royal abbey.
A very short history of Reading Gaol 19 May 2021 Discover the story of Reading Gaol, from its medieval origins to contemporary campaigns to preserve its legacy.
The Berkshire Archaeology Society 150 and Reading Abbey 900 30 Jun 2021 Learn about the history of Berkshire Archaeological Society, which celebrates its 150th anniversary this year in a new exhibition.
A short history of Reading: Reading's royal abbey 15 Nov 2022 Learn about the history of Reading's royal abbey, which was once of the most impressive monasteries in all of England.
A short history of Reading: From market town to Silicon city 28 Nov 2022 The third part of our Short History series. Explore the modern history of our town.
Shirley Townend and the Student Loans Service 28 Jan 2022 Read about the life and work of Shirley Townend, a figure who revolutionised Reading Museum's schools service across thirty-six years.
Reading in 1951: looking to the future 30 Nov 2021 After a decade of austerity in the Second World War, learn about what Reading was like in 1951.
