Five Fantastic things in our Loan Boxes 5 Apr 2018 Our Loans service began in 1911 and is still incredibly popular with schools today, covering all aspects of the curriculum.
Who was Horatio Bland? 7 Jun 2021 Horatio Bland's collection forms the basis of Reading Museum's collection. But who was he?
Museum on Wheels: a year on the road 23 Oct 2020 Learn about Museum on Wheels, one of the outreach programmes offered by our team!
Ronald Poulton Palmer: A Reading Remembrance 11 Nov 2024 With each year that passes, the end of the First World War stretches further into the past. Find out about Ronald Poulton Palmer, of Reading.
Why did Jane Austen go to school in Reading? 19 Oct 2017 Did you know that Jane Austen went to school in Reading? Read more to find out why!
What is the Portable Antiquities Scheme? 26 Feb 2021 Learn about the Portable Antiquities Scheme, a national scheme for better understanding the UK's past.
Clara Herbert: Reading's connection to the last queen of Madgascar 12 Mar 2021 Learn about the life of Clara Herbert, Reading's connection to the last Queen of Madagascar.
Joan Dils: teacher, historian, and author 19 Mar 2021 Meet Joan Dils, a remarkable local historian, and learn about her life and work.
Welcoming wildlife: how to build an animal habitat in your garden 23 Mar 2021 Discover how you can make your garden a haven for bugs and insects.
