ReadingHistory
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Mills Archive Placement – Katie Dawson and Megan Phillips
For the past couple of weeks, University of Reading History students Katie and Megan have been interning at the Mills Archive Trust. This is what they have to say about their time spent at the Trust: We’ve had a lot… Continue reading
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Boxing day: anything to do with boxes?
To wrap up (pun intended) our festive series, Jacqui Turner traces the history of Boxing Day in Britain. Boxing day: absolutely nothing to do with boxes today, but in our house lots to do with football and Paul Hollywood’s ‘Hand-Raised… Continue reading
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2023 Draws to a Close: Our Recommendations 3
The final installment of our 2023 wrap up is here! Today, we close our recommendations series with comments by music aficionado Ben Bland, Paddington appreciator Graham Moore, and book lover Liz Barnes. Benjamin Bland, Leverhulme Early Career Fellow Caroline Polachek’s… Continue reading
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2023 Draws to a Close: Our Recommendations 2
Our wrap up of 2023 continues. Today, we have podcast pointers from Emily West and Richard Blakemore, telly tips from Jacqui Turner, and reading recs from Apurba Chatterjee. Emily West, Professor of American History I enjoy listening to The Last… Continue reading
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2023 Draws to a Close: Our Recommendations
Looking for something to read, watch, or listen to over the break? Hunting for a last-minute gift idea for that picky relative? Look no further! Over the course of the week we’ll bring you recommendations from colleagues in the department.… Continue reading
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