It is safe to say that without the National Lottery's community funds programme, so many communities and individuals would be without access to cultural and artistic opportunities. So from us and the amazing children who took part in our Dear Mr Scrooge project, Thank you!
Do we have a genuine Banksy in #rdguk? This artwork appeared on the side of Reading Gaol overnight. We've yet to have any sort of confirmation or denial from Banksy yet, but what do you reckon? Is this the real thing??
This year, The MERL is 70!
To celebrate this anniversary, today we are delighted to launch a new year-long project: 51 Voices, in which we will share fifty-one interpretations of objects from our collection, created by friends both old and new.
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It's National Love Culture week (17-23 Aug) & we will be celebrating all things culture, arts & heritage in Reading throughout the week. Show #rdguk the love 💕 and let us know your favourite places, festivals & activities! #EnjoySummerSafely#LoveCultureWeek#VisitReading2020
A true community champion! Rest in eternal peace Eddie Winship we salute you for all your hard work for the local cultural and community scene in Reading. God bless.
Tour a Grade II listed Victorian Keep, enjoy locally produced art, build a bug hotel!
This #HODs event at Brock Keep in Reading is perfect for all the family.
More HERE: ow.ly/9J9A50AXwEa
📢 New online collections klaxon! 📢
This week, we have added over 800 new entries to our online collections. These include photos from Silchester, even more delicious Huntley & Palmers biscuit tins, delftware, and pottery by Allan-Caiger Smith!
Explore & enjoy on our website:
A new blog post with a video tour of the Whiteknights campus @UniOfReading, pointing out sites which inspired many of the artists whose work features in our book 'The Art and History of Whiteknights'. A treat! #whiteknights#rdguktworiverspress.com/2020/07/1…