The History of Archaeology at the University of Reading
Explore the collection of Reading’s Ure museum and learn about the history of archaeology through the stories of people who contributed to the collection, including women.
Learn about the complex history of British and Egyptian relationships, and the paid and upaid work conducted by British women.
These resources can supplement work on Britain during the 19th and 20th century, including the role of women and topics about Empire.
Egypt in Reading
In 1923 two cases of artefacts arrived in Reading, having been excavated in Egypt over a decade earlier. Drawing on original archives, this exhibition reveals the story behind these objects – their initial discovery and distribution, and the colonial occupation that tied Britain and Egypt together.
“Hidden Women in the Archive” Digital Exhibition
This exhibition highlights the histories of ten women who contributed to the Ure Museum in various ways. During their lifetime they held many roles, paid and unpaid. The artefacts and archives were selected to represent the impact they made.
Annie Ure: Hidden Women in the Archive
A Profile of Annie Ure as part of the Hidden Women in the Archive exhibition. See more videos on our YouTube channel or in the digital exhibiton above.
Annie’s Box
Learn more about Annie Ure through the exploration of artefacts in this online Museum in a box
Annie Dunman Hunt Ure
This booklet about Annie Ure was written by Ruth C. Lloyd, a 2020 BA Finalist, who wrote it as part of her work with us in Summer 2019 through the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Programme .
Allen Seaby and Archaeology
Allen Seaby taught Fine Art at Reading 1899 – 1933. He is best remembered for his prints of the natural world, particularly birds, yet he was also interested in the ancient past. Through his books he brought this world to life for young people. Here you can read his book “Leon of Massalia”
Beyond the Ure: a Sculpture Trail
Explore beyond the Ure Museum of Greek Archaeology to find sculpted monuments (or casts thereof) around the School of Humanities within the Edith Morley building that are relevant to the Ure Museum and its history.
Explore the Collections
Explore the collections of the Ure Museum in our online catalogue