Time Travel on London Street - Part Two 24 Feb 2021 In this second blog of two, learn about the history of London Street from the sixteenth century to the present day.
Disability histories in Reading and at Reading Museum 13 Dec 2022 Explore objects in our collection that shed a light on aspects of disability history.
Reading in 1971: the town of the first Reading Festival 11 Jan 2022 Discover what Reading was like in 1971, the year of the first Reading Festival.
The ‘Father’ Willis Organ in Reading Town Hall 22 Apr 2022 The organ in Reading Town Hall was created by one of Britain's most famous Victorian organ builders, 'Father' Henry Willis.
200 years of 'the Biscuit Town' 8 Apr 2022 2022 marks 200 years since Joseph Huntley first opened the baker's shop that would eventually become Huntley & Palmers.
The Day Reading Was Bombed: The People’s Pantry 75 years on 30 Jan 2018 Local historian Mike Cooper, explores the events of 10 February 1943, when the centre of Reading was bombed with the loss of 41 lives.
A short history of the Oxford Road 28 Jul 2020 Explore the history of the Oxford Road, one of Reading’s most cosmopolitan neighbourhoods.
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.
The Death of William II 2 Aug 2017 The mysterious death of William Rufus led to the quick accesension of his brother, King Henry I.
