Attached to the University of Reading, the Museum of English Rural life (MERC) record and detail the changes that have taken place in the English countryside over the years. You can contact them by telephone on 0118 378 8660.
The museum of English Rural Life – 0118 378 8660
Social Media Accounts
Their opening hours are between 9 and 5, Monday to Friday. As well as over the phone on the number above you can also keep up with any changes to opening hours or holiday adjustment via one of their social media handles including Facebook and Twitter.
Facebook: Museum of English Rural Life Facebook Page
Twitter: Museum of English Rural Life Twitter Page
In April 2019, a rather interesting episode on Twitter saw the Museum of English Rural Life and Tech Entrepreneur Elon Musk exchange profile shots. Musk then proceeded to add sheep related tweets, while the Museum referred to space and self-driving cars.
Elon Musk swaps shots with Museum of English Rural Life https://t.co/QDmIFyi2Il
— BBC News (UK) (@BBCNews) April 18, 2019