history museum in Wokingham Berkshire

Museum curator Peter Oliver

The River & Rowing Museum in Henley on Thames is one of the UK's leading regional and sporting museums.

Cole Museum of Zoology, University of Reading

Community Museum since 1883, one of Reading Borough Council's cultural services, providing opportunities for learning, inspiration and enjoyment through our collections.

Surrounded by beauty... steeped in history

Community Museum since 1883, one of Reading Borough Council's cultural services, providing opportunities for learning, inspiration and enjoyment through our collections.

We use our diverse collections to explore how the skills and experiences of rural people, past and present, help shape our lives.

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Frederick Owen Potts is Reading's Victoria Cross winner. He rescued his severely wounded comrade, Trooper Andrews (also from Reading) at Gallipoli.

Part of Hampshire Cultural Trust, the museum tells the story of daily life for both soldier and civilian since 1854.

Frederick Owen Potts is Reading's Victoria Cross winner. He rescued his severely wounded comrade, Trooper Andrews (also from Reading) at Gallipoli.

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