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Peter Jolly ‘A Study of Bigamists in Pre-Victorian London’
We’re pleased to announce that postgraduate student, Peter Jolly, has recently had an article published in Local Population Studies. For any who are interested, a copy of journal can be found in the Reading Room in Special Collections, MERL. Abstract:… Continue reading
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Marriage, Motherhood and being an MP: the Long View
by Dr Jacqui Turner The famous Harold Wilson misquote that a week is a long time in politics was an understatement last week, half an hour was a long time in politics. On Wednesday afternoon I had a coffee with… Continue reading
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Two Reminders for Our Finalists
Careers Interviews: Dr Elizabeth Matthew wants to remind all finalists that there is still time to arrange a Careers interview. This could be particularly beneficial to anyone who is still undecided about their future direction. If do find yourself undecided… Continue reading
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Two 3-week Placements Available at Berkshire Record Office
UPDATE 01/07/16 Mark Stevens, County Archivist, says thank you so much to the students who so promptly expressed interest in the summer placements at the Berkshire Record Office. He is now looking to take two of the applications forward. So… Continue reading
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Before we were the University of Reading
by Dr Ruth Salter As many of you are probably aware, this year marks the 90th anniversary of Reading receiving its University Charter. Reading, which was given the charter by George V in 1926, was the only institution to be… Continue reading
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