Tag Archives: Reading History

Before we were the University of Reading

Posted on June 24, 2016 by readinghistory

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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All hail the great disruptor!Unless you’re Cruz, Rubio…or a Democrat

Posted on March 2, 2016 by readinghistory

By Dr Mark Shanahan So, it’s goodbye Super Tuesday and if we want to hang any name on your it would have to be ‘The Donald’. Indeed, as the Great Disruptor sits in his gold bath filled with asses’ milk, … Continue reading →

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