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Find out about the end of the Second World War as we mark VE Day with our guest speaker Mike Cooper on Friday 9 May, 2.30pm. You can book now at rdguk.info/5pxbT

Find out about the end of the Second World War as we mark VE Day with our guest speaker Mike Cooper on Friday 9 May, 2.30pm. 
You can book now at rdguk.info/5pxbT
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Step into the past with us at the #CommunityFestival2025! Celebrate Jane Austen’s local ties in our pop-up schoolroom with period dress-up and playful learning for all ages, brought to you by students in English Literature and Creative Writing @UoR & Reading Museum. #JaneAusten250 🔗rdg.ac/3AUYDdZ

Step into the past with us at the #CommunityFestival2025! Celebrate Jane Austen’s local ties in our pop-up schoolroom with period dress-up and playful learning for all ages, brought to you by students in <a href="/UniRdg_EngLit/">English Literature and Creative Writing @UoR</a> &amp; <a href="/readingmuseum/">Reading Museum</a>. #JaneAusten250

🔗rdg.ac/3AUYDdZ
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This week marks the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day, the end of the Second World War in Europe. Our online VE Day exhibition explores how Reading people marked the peace, view photos of the 1945 celebrations on the streets of Reading. rdguk.info/Se4xk

This week marks the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day, the end of the Second World War in Europe.

Our online VE Day exhibition explores how Reading people marked the peace,  view photos of the 1945 celebrations on the streets of Reading.

rdguk.info/Se4xk
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You can still have some spaces on our talk this Saturday: Jane Austen, From the Writing Table to the World Book Now: rdguk.info/xO4UG Part of our Jane Austen 250 celebrations: rdguk.info/v8QCA #RDG #RDGUK #JaneAusten250

You can still have some spaces on our talk this Saturday: Jane Austen, From the Writing Table to the World 

Book Now: rdguk.info/xO4UG

Part of our Jane Austen 250 celebrations: rdguk.info/v8QCA

#RDG #RDGUK #JaneAusten250
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Victory in Europe at the end of WWII was celebrated nationally with street parties and fetes. Here in Reading celebrations included sports races and fancy dress competitions. Berkshire Chronicle collection 🏃🏾‍♀️ REDMG: 1980.36.A753.9 🚲 REDMG: 1980.36.A752.5b #fridayfinds

Victory in Europe at the end of WWII was celebrated nationally with street parties and fetes. Here in Reading celebrations included sports races and fancy dress competitions. 

Berkshire Chronicle collection
🏃🏾‍♀️ REDMG: 1980.36.A753.9
🚲 REDMG: 1980.36.A752.5b
#fridayfinds
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We still have some spaces on Our Green Stories: Local to Global Walking Tour this Thursday: rdguk.info/ewR9F Look for urban nature and explore the links between the town’s history and impact on the wider world.. #RDG #RDGUK #OurGreenStories #ReadingWalksFestival

We still have some spaces on Our Green Stories: Local to Global Walking Tour this Thursday:

rdguk.info/ewR9F

Look for urban nature and explore the links between the town’s history and impact on the wider world..

#RDG #RDGUK #OurGreenStories  #ReadingWalksFestival
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May Half Term is just around the corner, we have lots of delicious biscuit themed activities (and lots more), ready for you to book..🍪 🍪 🍪 rdguk.info/8RDfM #RDG #RDGUK #MayHalfTermFun #NationalBiscuitDay

May Half Term is just around the corner, we have lots of delicious biscuit themed activities (and lots more), ready for you to book..🍪 🍪 🍪 

rdguk.info/8RDfM

#RDG #RDGUK #MayHalfTermFun #NationalBiscuitDay
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⭐ Back in stock! Our Shipping Forecast tea towels and cards ⭐ These wonderful Shipping Forecast cards and tea towels inspired by Britain's maritime history: rdguk.info/Shipping_Forec… #RDG #RDGUK #ShopLocal #ShopWithPurpose

⭐ Back in stock! Our Shipping Forecast tea towels and cards ⭐

These wonderful Shipping Forecast cards and tea towels inspired by Britain's maritime history: rdguk.info/Shipping_Forec…

#RDG #RDGUK #ShopLocal #ShopWithPurpose
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Collier Primary School was practicing cutting edge teaching in 1934, this class is doing eurythmics. No, I'm not talking about the '80s pop band, but expressive movement to music. The children are learning about music by dancing to the rhythm and spirit of the sound. #fridayfinds

Collier Primary School was practicing cutting edge teaching in 1934, this class is doing eurythmics. No, I'm not talking about the '80s pop band, but expressive movement to music. The children are learning about music by dancing to the rhythm and spirit of the sound.
#fridayfinds
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On Sat 31 May we have a *Free* Odissi workshop at Reading Museum, book your place here: rdguk.info/Oddissi_Worksh… Then at 2pm on the same day, join us for a *Free* performance by Kala and the Arts, no need to book. #RDG #RDGUK #TheArtOfDance #Odissi #Shivoham #KalaAndTheArt

On Sat 31 May we have a *Free* Odissi workshop at Reading Museum, book your place here:  rdguk.info/Oddissi_Worksh…

Then at 2pm on the same day, join us for a *Free* performance by Kala and the Arts, no need to book.

#RDG #RDGUK #TheArtOfDance #Odissi #Shivoham #KalaAndTheArt
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From 1870 until the 1970s, Reading was known as ‘Biscuit Town’ because of the fame of Huntley & Palmers biscuits. Drop in during half term and get busy with some biscuit themed activities. Find out more on the website rdguk.info/MG5D4

From 1870 until the 1970s, Reading was known as ‘Biscuit Town’ because of the fame of Huntley &amp; Palmers biscuits. Drop in during half term and get busy with some biscuit themed activities. Find out more on the website rdguk.info/MG5D4
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We are getting ready for half term here at Reading Museum! *Book NOW* for our *FREE* Digi-Workshops next Tuesday run by our partners Digit<all> Charity: rdguk.info/Family_Digi-Wo… rdguk.info/Family_Digi-Wo… #RDG #RDGUK #MayHalfTermFun #ReadingsDigitalRevolution

We are getting ready for half term here at Reading Museum!

*Book NOW* for our *FREE* Digi-Workshops next Tuesday run by our partners Digit&lt;all&gt; Charity:

rdguk.info/Family_Digi-Wo…

rdguk.info/Family_Digi-Wo…

#RDG #RDGUK #MayHalfTermFun #ReadingsDigitalRevolution
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Last chance to see Kala the Art of Dance in the Indian Subcontinent, a hugely popular community display which comes to an end on Saturday 31st May. Don’t miss the chance to take part in a free Odissi dance workshops, more details on our website. rdguk.info/nTbnc

Last chance to see Kala the Art of Dance in the Indian Subcontinent, a hugely popular community display which comes to an end on Saturday 31st May. Don’t miss the chance to take part in a free Odissi dance workshops, more details on our website. rdguk.info/nTbnc
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We are getting ready for half term here at Reading Museum... *Book Now* rdguk.info/Make___Take__D… Celebrate National Biscuit Day with us, including our Oh Crumbs! Biscuit Trail and themed Activity Cart 😋 #RDG #RDGUK #NationalBiscuitDay #HuntleyandPalmers

We are getting ready for half term here at Reading Museum...

*Book Now*  rdguk.info/Make___Take__D…

Celebrate National Biscuit Day with us, including our Oh Crumbs! Biscuit Trail and themed Activity Cart 😋  

#RDG #RDGUK #NationalBiscuitDay #HuntleyandPalmers
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Step into the future and the past this May half-term at Reading Museum! Explore Reading’s Digital Revolution exhibition, take part in fun trails, biscuit-themed crafts, and free digi-workshops like coding a spider web or solar-powered Llamagotchi! Book at rdguk.info/S1R3c

Step into the future and the past this May half-term at <a href="/readingmuseum/">Reading Museum</a>!
Explore Reading’s Digital Revolution exhibition, take part in fun trails, biscuit-themed crafts, and free digi-workshops like coding a spider web or solar-powered Llamagotchi!
Book at rdguk.info/S1R3c
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Thames Valley: Past, Present and Future weaves a fascinating tale of Thames Valley History, featuring stunning photography and thoughtful research from award-winning photographer & author Jim Donahue. Pick up your copy from our museum shop or order online rdguk.info/Thames_Valley_…

Thames Valley: Past, Present and Future weaves a fascinating tale of Thames Valley History, featuring stunning photography and thoughtful research from award-winning photographer &amp; author Jim Donahue. Pick up your copy from our museum shop or order online rdguk.info/Thames_Valley_…
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Did you know that after WWI, Huntley and Palmers ramped up production of biscuit tins that doubled as children's toys! Here are some examples from our collection - which is your favourite? And don't forget to check out next week's half-term biscuit bonanza rdguk.info/may-halfterm-a…

Did you know that after WWI, Huntley and Palmers ramped up production of biscuit tins that doubled as children's toys! Here are some examples from our collection - which is your favourite? And don't forget to check out next week's half-term biscuit bonanza rdguk.info/may-halfterm-a…
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Have some biscuit themed fun at Reading Museum this half term. All details on the website, plenty of exciting activities for families. Try some biscuit decorating in celebration of national biscuit day on 29th May. rdguk.info/K19rz

Have some biscuit themed fun at Reading Museum this half term. All details on the website, plenty of exciting activities for families. Try some biscuit decorating in celebration of national biscuit day on 29th May.  rdguk.info/K19rz