The Museum of English Rural Life is owned and managed by the University of Reading.
It was established by academics in the Department of Agriculture in 1951 to capture and record the rapidly changing countryside following World War II.
The Museum uses its diverse and surprising collection to explore how the skills and experiences of farmers and craftspeople, past and present, can help shape our lives now and into the future. The Museum has worked alongside rural people, local communities and specialist researchers to create displays and activities that engage with important debates about the future of food and the ongoing relevance of the countryside to all our lives.
The MERL tells the story of the history of rural England and its people. Discover our galleries, shop, café, and garden. Visiting is free.
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adidas Clothing, footwear, Sporting Goods Manufacturing | adidas Clothing, footwear, Sporting Goods Manufacturing | Other 21 Jul 2020 | | |
European Space Agency - ESA Defence and Aerospace, Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing | European Space Agency - ESA Defence and Aerospace, Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing | Other 29 Nov 2019 | | |
Harley-Davidson Motor Company Motor Vehicle Manufacturing | Harley-Davidson Motor Company Motor Vehicle Manufacturing | Other 13 Oct 2021 | |