Museum of English Rural Life
Reading, Berkshire
Event Details
- Open:
- 10-1 & 2-4.30
- Admission:
- £N/a
- Category:
- Historic/Heritage
- Venue:
- Museum Of English Rural Life
- Website:
- Visit website
- Address:
- MUSEUM OF ENGLISH RURAL LIFE
University of Reading, Whiteknights, Reading
Reading
Berkshire
RG66AH - Phone:
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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. It houses Designated collections of national importance that span the full range of objects, archives, photographs, film and books.
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The Museum is currently closed while we prepare for re-location. For all enquiries, please telephone 0118 378 8660 or email merl@reading. Ac. Uk .
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