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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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May the horse be with you
#StarWarsDay
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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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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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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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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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on this longest of days, the longest of hogs
#SummerSolstice
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it's a beautiful day for English rural life
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Queer Rural Constellations, our latest display, explores queer life and experience in the countryside.
Delve into these stories, and learn about the lives led by rural gay men in the 18th and 19th centuries, in our new accompanying online exhibition.
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Last week, we published our latest online exhibition, exploring the lives of rural gay men in the 18th and 19th centuries.
In this blog, we delve into the challenges involved in researching LGBTQ+ stories in archives, and share our suggestions for undertaking this vital work.
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a friendly request for visitors not to try to use the Magna Carta to seize The Museum of English Rural Life
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Okay but what would people wear to The MERL gala?