English Literature Archives - Engagement and Impact

Self-injury through time

Through a combination of textual research and varied artistic practices, Dr Alanna Skuse (English Literature) is sparking important discussions about self-injury and how attitudes towards it have evolved from the...Read More >

Building community engagement with a major Romany archive

Neil Cocks (English Literature) is collaborating with The Museum of English Rural Life (MERL) to engage Gypsy, Roma and Traveller (GRT) communities with one of the UK's largest Romany archives....Read More >

Monsters and myths inspire young audiences

The 'In the Company of Monsters' exhibition, co-curated by University of Reading researchers, engaged young audiences in museum experiences, using mythology and modern reinterpretations to challenge perceptions of difference. Its...Read More >

Volunteers shed light on modernist publishing

The public have joined forces with academics and archivists to transcribe letters written between twentieth century book publishers and authors from The Hogarth Press publishing house, created by Virginia and...Read More >

Exploring Spain’s hidden cultural heritage

Research at the University of Reading into Valladolid’s unsung cultural history is changing the way the city is perceived by its inhabitants and visitors alike. For years, the Spanish city…Read More >

Safeguarding the legacy of literature

Pioneering work from the University of Reading on literary archive management is helping to protect and promote cultural heritage around the world. Despite their richness and diversity, literary archives have…Read More >

Inspired by Beckett: New creativity from the archive

A new fellowship programme at the University of Reading highlights the continued relevance of the work of Samuel Beckett and the insights that can be gained from the engagement by...Read More >