Museum of english rural life

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The Museum of English Rural Life was founded by the University of Reading in 1951 to reflect and record the changing face of farming and the countryside. It houses designated collections of national importance that span the full range of objects, archives, photographs, film and books. Today, it forms part of the University's Museums and Collections Service.

From the guide to the MUSEUM OF ENGLISH RURAL LIFE, 1847 - mid 1960's, (University of Reading, Museum of English Rural Life)

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referencedIn William Simmonds archive, 1876-1968 Crafts Study Centre
creatorOf MUSEUM OF ENGLISH RURAL LIFE, 1847 - mid 1960's University of Reading, Museum of English Life
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associatedWith Simmonds, William person
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Reading (England)
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Agricultural machinery
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