Absolute Units
The Museum of English Rural LifeLo-fi clip-clops and bleats to relax/study to. Welcome to the official podcast of The Museum of English Rural Life. Based at the University of Reading, we explore the past, present and future of the English countryside. Hosted by Joe Vaughan and Dr Ollie Douglas. Chaotic Good.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 22 | Founded | a year ago |
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On 1 January 1951, on the same day that the first episode of iconic radio drama The Archers aired on the radio, academics at the University of Reading officially founded The Museum of English Rural Life.
What inspired these storied scholars to make ... more
Jane Austen’s novels are classic books of the English countryside. Yet they reveal so much more about English culture, industry and society than simply presenting prettified scenes of village life.
In this episode, we're back with Professor Paddy Bu... more
It is a truth universally acknowledged that every podcast about the history of the English countryside must do an episode on Jane Austen.
In the first of two conversations, Joe and Ollie are joined by Professor Paddy Bullard (University of Reading) ... more
How does the history of enclosure surface in England today and in Britain's former colonies? How can we de-enclose to create access for all?
In this episode, Joe and Ollie continue last time's conversation with the legendary author and activist Geor... more
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I’ve really enjoyed listening to this podcast. I’m not a farmer and don’t live in the country, I actually live in one of the biggest cities in America but I’ve found this podcast so enjoyable to learn about rural life in England. I enjoy that they cover new and old topics related to rural life. I can’t wait to visit the MERL in the future!
Apple Podcasts5AMH1776
United States5 months ago - Great museum chat!
Loved hearing from Adam Kozary about ‘that’ tweet and the context of redeveloping the MERL collections
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United Kingdom9 months ago - Absolutely Delightful Unit
Longtime social media follower and so excited for this podcast. Lovely insight into how the museum operates and what it means to do this work in our digital and physical age.
Apple Podcasts5Keith456321United States10 months ago - Fantastic!
I studied at MERL back, very much, in “the day”. I haven’t returned since and this podcast has encouraged me to do so. Look forward to hearing what comes next.
Apple Podcasts5HuntingdonHawkUnited Kingdom10 months ago - I visited the MERL from Canada
Here for the inside scoop on everything about my favourite museum. No detail too obscure! Huge fan of all you do.
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Canada10 months ago
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Focused on exploring the rich narratives connected to the collections of a museum dedicated to English rural life, episodes often feature conversations that traverse a diverse range of topics including history, culture, agriculture, and modern societal issues. The discussions usually highlight the significance of artifacts, local folklore, and the interplay between traditional practices and contemporary challenges, such as animal welfare and ecological sustainability. Noteworthy is the emphasis on participatory storytelling that connects the past with current community narratives, shedding light on the intricacies of rural identity and heritage.
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Recent guests on Absolute Units include:
1. Paddy Bullard
2. Isabel Hughes
3. George Monbiot
4. Mark Norman
5. Tim Jerrome
6. Katrina Navickas
7. Amy Bateman
8. Scott (Man in the Woods)
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