BAME students in the early years of the university (by Amara Thornton, former Research Officer at the Ure Museum of Greek Archaeology) As part of her research into the history…Read More >
For Kids! Colouring and Quiz
Our volunteer Matthew has been working away, coming up with some fabulous colouring-in activities based on items in the Ure Museum’s collection! Download them as pdfs by clicking the Download…Read More >
Miss Ashford’s Painting
By Amara Thornton (Research Officer, Ure Museum) Last week, University of Reading Art Collections tweeted a picture of a painting called “Roman Wall from Sewingshields Crags”. This painting now hangs…Read More >
EGYPT IN READING: Dina Rezk on the modern history of Egypt (Audio)
In this audio, Dr Dina Rezk gives a brief overview of Egyptian history from the late 19th to mid-20th centuries to complement the “Egypt in Reading” exhibition. Dina Rezk_Modern history…Read More >
EGYPT IN READING: Dina Rezk on the Aswan Dam (Audio)
In this audio, Dr Dina Rezk discusses the construction of the Aswan High Dam to complement the “Egypt in Reading” exhibition. Part 1: The Aswan High Dam – Economic and…Read More >
EGYPT IN READING: Dina Rezk on Colonial Legacies (Audio)
In this audio, Dr Dina Rezk discusses the legacy of colonial archaeology in modern Egypt to complement the “Egypt in Reading” exhibition. Dina Rezk_Colonial Legacies Transcript See items relating to…Read More >
Saleh Abd El Nebi: A Portrait
By Amara Thornton (Research Officer, Ure Museum) As ra’is (foreman) on site, Saleh Abd El Nebi was an important figure. He would have been responsible for organising a large number…Read More >
Γράμματα από την Βαλελμίνι και τον Παναγιώτη Σαλωνίτη
Άλκηστις Φώτη (Εθελόντρια στο Μουσείο Ure) Έχοντας την ευκαιρία να δουλεύω με πηγές στο Μουσείο Ure, ήρθα σε επαφή με γράμματα από την περίοδο του Εμφύλιου πολέμου στην Ελλάδα (1943-1949)….Read More >
Letters from Vilelmini and Panagiotis Salonitis
By Alkistis Foti (Ure Museum volunteer) Something very interesting about working with the archives is that I had the chance to read and catalogue letters written during the Greek Civil…Read More >
TIMELINE: Annie Dunman Hunt Ure (1893-1976) Part 2
By Amara Thornton (Research Officer, Ure Museum) We have been researching Annie Ure’s life and career over the past few months. Earlier last summer, our UROP student Ruth Lloyd created…Read More >