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MERL: Museum of English Rural Life

MERL: Museum of English Rural Life

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The Museum of English Rural Life was founded by the University of Reading in 1951 to reflect and record the changing face of farming and the countryside. MERL houses Designated collections of national importance that span the full range of objects, archives, photographs, film and books. Today, it forms part of the University’s Museums and Collections Service.

Recent Episodes

  • The Weaver

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  • The Horse Collar Maker

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  • The Edge Tool Maker

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  • Dry Stone Walling

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  • The Country Potter

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  • The Wheelwright

    18 years ago

  • The Rakemaker

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  • The Hurdlemaker

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  • The Blacksmiths

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  • The Spale Basketmaker

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