Blog Join us in exploring Reading's history, our community and our objects. All Posts Collections Community Get involved Reading Abbey Reading’s history Things to do Apply 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. 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. Time Travel on London Street - Part One 10 Feb 2021 In the first of two guest blogs by Evelyn Williams, join us as we look back at the history of Reading's London Street. Two Rivers Press: Meet the Makers 5 Feb 2021 We spoke with Sally Mortimore from Two Rivers Press about their history and what it's like working at one of Reading's favourite publishers. 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! 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. Alan Caiger-Smith (1930–2020): International Potter, Local Hero 5 Aug 2020 We pay tribute to the wonderful potter Alan Caiger-Smith, who passed away this year, and his legacy in Reading. 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. Pagination First page « First Previous page ‹ Previous … Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Current page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 … Next page Next › Last page Last »
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.
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.
Time Travel on London Street - Part One 10 Feb 2021 In the first of two guest blogs by Evelyn Williams, join us as we look back at the history of Reading's London Street.
Two Rivers Press: Meet the Makers 5 Feb 2021 We spoke with Sally Mortimore from Two Rivers Press about their history and what it's like working at one of Reading's favourite publishers.
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!
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.
Alan Caiger-Smith (1930–2020): International Potter, Local Hero 5 Aug 2020 We pay tribute to the wonderful potter Alan Caiger-Smith, who passed away this year, and his legacy in Reading.
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.
