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Posted in Articles on Jun 01, 2026
Part 1 in a blog series looking at the diaries of Winifred Hoyle.
Posted in Behind the Scenes on Jun 01, 2026
A behind the scenes look at how the Fallen exhibition was curated.
Posted in Behind the Scenes on Jun 01, 2026
A round-up of what's new to view this month.
Posted in Articles on May 01, 2026
The story of three different thefts that all resulted in the culprits being imprisoned in Reading Gaol.
Posted in Behind the Scenes on May 01, 2026
A round-up of what's new to view this month.
Posted in Articles on May 01, 2026
Part 1 of a series exploring the descendants of the Swing Rioters of 1830.
Posted in Activities on May 01, 2026
Design of a stole, 1900.
Posted in Behind the Scenes on Apr 01, 2026
A round-up of what's new to view this month.
Posted in Behind the Scenes on Apr 01, 2026
Advice about using marriage licences in research and details about the records we hold.
Posted in Activities on Apr 01, 2026
Online jigsaw puzzle: a photograph of the convent of the House of Mercy, Clewer.