This exhibition is a complement to the ‘Collectors, Curators and Cataloguers‘ workshop held on 12th June 2019. It highlights the histories of ten women who contributed to the Ure Museum…Read More >
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Hidden Women Digital: 1. Annie Dunman (Hunt) Ure (1893 – 1976)
Annie Dunman (Hunt) Ure came to Reading initially in 1911 to study Classics at the University College Reading. She was taught by Professor of Classics Percy Ure. After she was…Read More >
EGYPT IN READING: Egypt in Britain Drawer
The drawers underneath each section of the display case contain additional material relevant to each section of the “Egypt in Reading” exhibition. Click on the section title to go to…Read More >
EGYPT IN READING: Egypt in Britain
Western archaeologists digging in early 20th century Egypt had to get permission from the Egyptian Government. The permits issued stipulated that artefacts uncovered during excavations had to be divided with…Read More >
Talk and Demonstration: Allen Seaby and Colour Wood-Block Printing
Martin Andrews (Sessional Lecturer, Department of Typography & Graphic Communication) will be discussing the life and work of Allen Seaby, followed by a demonstration of how to create a colour…Read More >
Allen Seaby and Archaeology
By Amara Thornton (Research Officer, Ure Museum) The Ure Museum of Greek Archaeology has just installed a new exhibition. The subject? Archaeology books for children. Specifically three books published by…Read More >
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By Amara Thornton (Research Officer, Ure Museum) The “Collectors, Curators and Cataloguers” workshop held on 12 June at the Museum of English Rural Life and the Ure Museum at the…Read More >