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The Museum of English Rural Life (MERL) has given The Huffington Post UK a sneak peek into its archives ahead of its reopening following a £3 million redevelopment programme.
The new museum aims to challenge perceptions about rural England by revealing the historical and contemporary relevance of country life.
It will reopen on 19th October.
The museum lets visitors glimpse into the life of Britons living in the countryside through the ages, with exhibitions and items on display relating to food, farming and the countryside.
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