The TATHS Library is located at the Museum of English Rural Life in Reading. It can be visited in the Reading Room without charge but it is necessary to make an appointment.

Some items may be temporarily removed either by MERL for exhibition elsewhere or by the TATHS Librarian. It is advisable to check with the TATHS Librarian , Tony Waldis, before making a visit to view a particular item. Email: The Librarian

Reading Room opening hours:
The Reading Room is open from 10 to 5pm on Mondays and from 9am to 5pm, Tuesday to Friday. We are open to the public.


Further information can be obtained on the MERL web site

To make an appointment, telephone: 0118 378 8660 or
email merl@reading.ac.uk.