Journey to the afterlife: mummification in ancient Egypt 7 Mar 2022 In this blog for children, discover the process of ancient Egyptian mummification, as told by our fictional embalmer, Nakht.
Our Green Stories: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle 21 Jun 2023 This blog explores sustainable development issues in Reading, with examples from our collections.
The Robin Friday Derby: Reading vs Cardiff City, 2022 15 Jul 2022 Join author Stuart Kane as he reflects on a memorable match-up at the SCL Stadium: the Robin Friday Derby.
Robin Friday: an extraordinary Reading FC hero 8 Jul 2022 Learn about the greatest footballer you never saw: Reading FC legend, Robin Friday.
Robeson in Reading: the Coming Home Project 16 Oct 2020 Discover the remarkable story of the virtuoso black American artist Paul Robeson, and how we are marking his legacy in Reading.
Celebrating 300 years of the Kennet Navigation 6 Jun 2023 Read on to learn about the beginnings of Kennet Navigation in this guest blog by Matthew Girling for the Kennet and Avon Canal Trust.
Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge, and her life in Berkshire 25 May 2022 The Duchess of Cambridge was born in Reading's Royal Berkshire Hospital and grew up in the county of Berkshire.
Arctic Birds On the Wing 24 Mar 2025 It's springtime, which in the UK means the return of the dawn chorus. When we think of UK birds, we often think of songbirds like the thrush, the blackbird, or
Women in Roman Britain 20 Feb 2025 This blog explores Roman women through artefacts in the Silchester collection.
