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 The Berkshire Archaeology Society 150 and Reading Abbey 900 30 Jun 2021 Learn about the history of Berkshire Archaeological Society, which celebrates its 150th anniversary this year in a new exhibition. Who was Horatio Bland? 7 Jun 2021 Horatio Bland's collection forms the basis of Reading Museum's collection. But who was he? The history of the Silchester Eagle 27 May 2021 Discover the story behind the Silchester Eagle, one of the most remarkable finds from Roman Britain. A very short history of Reading Gaol 19 May 2021 Discover the story of Reading Gaol, from its medieval origins to contemporary campaigns to preserve its legacy. '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. Castle Street & St Mary’s Butts: A short walk through time (part two of two) 6 May 2021 In this second of two blogs, learn about the modern history of Reading from Castle Street to St Mary's Butts. Castle Street & St Mary’s Butts: A short walk through time (part one of two) 30 Apr 2021 Join us for a walk through time along Reading's St Mary's Butts and Castle Street. Reading and the Spanish flu in 1918 23 Apr 2021 Learn about how the people of Reading in 1918 responded to the influenza pandemic. Breaking the Bayeux code: the fine details of Britain's Bayeux Tapestry 21 Apr 2021 Discover the most intricate aspects of our replica Bayeux Tapestry. Pagination First page « First Previous page ‹ Previous … Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Current page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 … Next page Next › Last page Last »
The Berkshire Archaeology Society 150 and Reading Abbey 900 30 Jun 2021 Learn about the history of Berkshire Archaeological Society, which celebrates its 150th anniversary this year in a new exhibition.
Who was Horatio Bland? 7 Jun 2021 Horatio Bland's collection forms the basis of Reading Museum's collection. But who was he?
The history of the Silchester Eagle 27 May 2021 Discover the story behind the Silchester Eagle, one of the most remarkable finds from Roman Britain.
A very short history of Reading Gaol 19 May 2021 Discover the story of Reading Gaol, from its medieval origins to contemporary campaigns to preserve its legacy.
'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.
Castle Street & St Mary’s Butts: A short walk through time (part two of two) 6 May 2021 In this second of two blogs, learn about the modern history of Reading from Castle Street to St Mary's Butts.
Castle Street & St Mary’s Butts: A short walk through time (part one of two) 30 Apr 2021 Join us for a walk through time along Reading's St Mary's Butts and Castle Street.
Reading and the Spanish flu in 1918 23 Apr 2021 Learn about how the people of Reading in 1918 responded to the influenza pandemic.
Breaking the Bayeux code: the fine details of Britain's Bayeux Tapestry 21 Apr 2021 Discover the most intricate aspects of our replica Bayeux Tapestry.
