From Sarah Gamp to Emergency Ward 10 15 May 2020 From Sarah Gamp to Emergency Ward 10: discover the birth of modern nursing!
Reading and the Spanish flu in 1918 23 Apr 2021 Learn about how the people of Reading in 1918 responded to the influenza pandemic.
'All art is quite useless': Banksy, Oscar Wilde, and the legacy of Reading Gaol 13 May 2021 Learn about Oscar Wilde's connection to the remarkable Banksy artwork at Reading Gaol.
Oh Beautiful World! The story so far 14 Feb 2021 Discover the story behind this astonishing new artwork by Eleanor Lakelin.
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.
Death and Anarchy: the White Ship Disaster 25 Nov 2020 The drowning of William Adelin in the White Ship disaster led to the building of Reading Abbey and ultimately to anarchy in England.
Sacred animals of ancient Egypt 15 May 2020 Learn about the animals that were revered and sacred in Ancient Egypt.
Jørgen Jørgensen: the King of Iceland 21 Jan 2022 The story of how a Danish prisoner of war became the King of Iceland, and his life in Reading.
A Walk Through History: Recreating Roman Recipes 21 Sep 2023 A defining feature of the Roman occupation of Britain was the changing nature of food. In our Silchester Gallery, discover how and what people ate, and why.
