Julie Rose

Reading Station 180 Years Reading Station opened on 30th March 1840 and in 2020 we are celebrating its 180th birthday. The railways changed life in Reading for good. They made transport for travellers and businesses easier and...

🚂 And keep the good times rolling with a look back at the history of the railway in Reading on our blog: www.readingmuseum.org.uk/blog/reading...

Help Shape the Future of Women in Architecture The architecture industry shapes the world around us, but does it truly reflect the diversity of the people who inhabit it? We want to hear from you. Our Gender in Architecture in collaboration with R...

🚨 Women in Architecture: We Need Your Voice! 🚨

Women in architecture face persistent barriers. We, with RIBA, are launching a major study to uncover these challenges and push for real change.
Share your story and help shape the future of the industry.

www.fawcettsociety.org.uk/help-shape-t...

Do you live near a women's suffrage memorial? Help researchers at Aix-Marseille uni to map it alongside hundreds of others.
Celebrate and value global histories of democracy and feminist activism - a powerful message given ebbing support in the twenty-first century
framacarte.org/fr/map/sites...

Ask your MP to improve paternity leave!

🚨 MPs are voting on paternity leave TODAY! 🚨 Our system is broken. Amendment NC7 is a first step towards paid, protected, non-transferable leave—but it needs support. Write to your MP NOW! ✉️

fawcettsociety.eaction.org.uk/parental-lea...

Celebrate all women this month and always!

Brilliant Ollie. Have you gone viral? The latest TikTok sensation?

Women in Roman Britain When we think of Romans, the image that comes to mind is often of a legion of stern-faced soldiers. But the Romans that came to Britain were men and women from across the Roman Empire, from north Afri...

When we think of Romans, the image that comes to mind is often a legion of stern-faced soldiers.

But this week, Primania, Venusta and Junia Berenice are getting their due!

Take a glimpse into the lives of women in Roman Britain through our collections:

🏛️ www.readingmuseum.org.uk/blog/women-r...

This is amazing, moving stitching

Thank you to the Fabulous Fawcett society for an inspiring and uplifting conference on the weekend. #FawcettConf