The Museum of English Rural Life
We explore the history of the English countryside and its people. Posting hog on main. Chaotic Good.
Website ➡️ https://merl.reading.ac.uk/
Merch ➡️ https://merl-shop.co.uk/
Podcast ➡️ https://merl.reading.ac.uk/explore/absolute-units/
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