Steam engines and Land Rovers

About this episode

Adam visits the Museum of English Rural Life in Reading, exploring steam engines, Land Rovers, and the history of countryside life.

Adam is off to Reading in Berkshire to visit the Museum of English Rural Life. He meets Philippa, the Learning and Engagement Manager, for a fascinating tour. Step inside the education studio, try on countryside costumes, and find out what it was like to work in the fields—did you know children used to scare birds away for up to 10 hours a day? Adam explores the museum’s hands-on galleries, from old shepherding games to steam engines and Land Rovers, and discovers how life in the countryside evolved over the years. Plus, we get to say hello to the museum’s garden chickens, Nook and Gemini Rosalina! Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Host: Adam

Guest: Philippa

Topics covered

• steam engines
• Land Rovers
• countryside life
• museum tour
• children's history
• hands-on galleries

Keywords

• steam engines
• Land Rovers
• Museum of English Rural Life
• countryside costumes
• children's history
• hands-on galleries
• Reading
• Berkshire

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Museum of English Rural Life

Places: Reading, Berkshire, countryside, garden

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