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it's a beautiful day for English rural life
bbc.co.uk/news/uk-englan…
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on this longest of days, the longest of hogs
#SummerSolstice
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This June, The MERL is celebrating Gypsy, Roma, and Traveller History Month (GRTHM).
In our latest blog, learn why and how we are taking part in the month, and our next steps in making greater space for the rich and diverse histories of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller people.
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Next month, we're celebrating Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month (#GRTHM).
We will be exploring the contribution of travelling people to rural society, their community, and their heritage. Romany Gypsies, for instance, have been in Britain since at least 1515.
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Is your child texting about visiting The Museum of English Rural Life?
brb = beautifully restored broomsticks
lol = lots of lambs
smh = so many horses
tbh = the best hats
stfu = sheep, tractors, farmers, University of Reading
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Friends, it is #WorldBeeDay! And what if we told you that at The MERL we have a collection of bee-related literature that has been described as the most comprehensive of its kind in the world?
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May the horse be with you
#StarWarsDay
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Today marks three years since this very important sheep first graced the Internet twitter.com/TheMERL/status…
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