Ladybird in Focus: Changing Times

The Museum of English Rural Life The Museum of English Rural Life, Redlands Road, Reading, Berkshire

The need to adapt and modernise has always been central to the story of Ladybird Books Ltd. However, nowhere in its 100+ year history is this more apparent than between 1950 and 1979. From changing attitudes to the women’s place in the home, to dramatic shifts in design and technology, the rapid transformation occurring during […]

Conversations with a Curator: Dr Henrietta Hammant

Online

Join us for our second season of exciting free online talks, where you'll get the chance to dive deep into the world of art with our expert curators, conservators and scholars. Discover the stories behind the masterpieces, learn about the creative process, and ask all your burning questions. This month we will be joined by Dr […]