News and Views
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Published Date
- September 15, 2017
New exhibition: From Italy to Britain: Winckelmann and the spread of neoclassical taste
Although Johann Joachim Winckelmann may not be a household name today, his influence on British art, design, and architecture was…
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Published Date
- September 6, 2017
#ReadaBookDay – Our top suggestions!
In celebration of #ReadABookDay, members of staff at The MERL and Special Collections have been sharing their favourite books from…
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Published Date
- August 31, 2017
Ladybird: Art from the Auction House
Clare Plascow (Collections Officer) describes her exciting auction experience, a rare opportunity to see examples of John Berry’s work for…
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Published Date
- August 30, 2017
Recently Acquired Ladybird Artwork- Extended Hours Exhibition
Don’t miss this special opportunity to view our recently acquired additions to our Ladybird Archive! Thanks to our partnership with…
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Published Date
- August 25, 2017
Brian Aldiss (1925-2017)
We were sad to hear that Brian Aldiss (born 1925), one of Britain’s most notable writers of science fiction, passed away earlier…
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Published Date
- April 5, 2017
Wonderful Wizard of Oz
The Sainsbury Singers are performing The Wizard of Oz from 17th – 20th May 2017 at the Hexagon, Reading. They…
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Published Date
- February 20, 2017
Recent acquisition: a 1908 fine printed edition of ‘The Romaunt of the Rose’
Written by Fiona Melhuish (UMASCS Librarian) One of the most significant additions to our rare book collections in recent years…
