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The Museum of English Rural Life

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. Today, it forms part of the University's Museums and Collections Service.
The Museum operates as a major resource and research centre for the history of food, farming and the countryside with links into the School of History and other academic departments at the University.

Location
Opposite the Royal Berkshire Hospital in Redlands Road.

Opening Hours
Museum : Tuesday-Friday 9am - 5pm, Saturday and Sunday 2 - 4.30pm.
Archives and Library Reading Room : Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm.



Address: Redlands Rd | University of Reading, Reading, RG1 5EX
Telephone : 0118 378 8660
Fax: 0118 378 5632
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