Norfolk Record Office @norfolkro.bsky.social Norfolk Record Office collects and preserves unique archives relating to the history of Norfolk and makes them accessible across the world.
The Scottish Record Society @scotrecsoc.bsky.social The Scottish Record Society is one of Scotland’s oldest historical societies, and is dedicated to publishing calendars, indexes and texts of historical records.
ARA International @arainternational.bsky.social Hello! This is our Bluesky account for the Archives and Records UK & Ireland Association International Group.
We aim to share and connect goings in archives and with archivists and archive enthousiasts.
Our little banner friend is called Earthbert!
St Magnus Cathedral, Orkney @stmagnuscathedral.bsky.social A twelfth-century cathedral built during Viking times in the beautiful Orkney Islands. https://www.orkneymuseums.co.uk/our-museums/st-magnus-cathedral/#:~:text=Welcome%20to%20St%20Magnus%20Cathedral&text=Built%20from%20local%20red%20and,of%20the%20Kingdom
South Glasgow Heritage & Environment Trust @sghetorg.bsky.social South Glasgow Heritage & Environment Trust (SGHET) https://linktr.ee/sghet - celebrating our histories and places for a #SustainableSouthside #Glasgow #Heritage
DMs don't reach us but our email is here https://sghet.com/contact/
ARA Northern @aranorthern.bsky.social Official account of ARA Northern
Representing the Archives and Records Association in Northern England. Supporting archivists, conservators, and records managers in preserving our documentary heritage.
Scottish Centre for War Studies and Conflict Archaeology @uofgwarstudies.bsky.social Scottish Centre for War Studies & Conflict Archaeology at University of Glasgow @uofglasgow.bsky.social - Researching & Teaching conflict history from many global perspectives. Follows/likes ≠ endorsement. https://www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/warstudies
Suffolk Archives @suffolkarchives.bsky.social The Hold in Ipswich is where Suffolk’s past meets your present. Preserving stories from everyday lives to historic moments, 900+ years of history at your fingertips, discover your story. A Suffolk County Council service. https://linktr.ee/suffolkarchives
Gwent Archives @gwentarchives.bsky.social The official county archive for the former counties of Gwent and Monmouthshire. Open Tues-Thurs 09:30 - 16:30. What will you discover?
www.gwentarchives.gov.uk
Kent Archives @kentarchives.bsky.social A nationally accredited archive repository for Kent, established in 1933 and based in Maidstone. Get involved and keep up-to-date with the latest news and events from our service.
This account is monitored from Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5pm.
Explore York Archive @yorkarchive.bsky.social Making over 850 years of the city of York's history accessible to all. Keep up to date with our latest projects and activities here.
Website: https://exploreyork.org.uk/archives/
Blog: http://citymakinghistory.org
University of Aberdeen Collections @uoacollections.bsky.social News, Events, Exhibitions and a look at the extensive and varied collections cared for by the University of Aberdeen Collections.
uoacollections@abdn.ac.uk
www.abdn.ac.uk/collections
Hull History Centre @hullhistorycentre.bsky.social 
@natrecordsscot.bsky.social @natrecordsscot.bsky.social 
UCL Special Collections @uclspeccoll.bsky.social UCL Special Collections is open to everyone. Our collections of rare, unique and historic archives & books cover themes including history of UCL, education, arts and sciences.
https://www.ucl.ac.uk/library/special-collections
The National Archives Trust @natarchivestrust.bsky.social Supporting education and engagement projects to share the stories held at The National Archives and beyond.
Aberystwyth University Archives @aberuniarchives.bsky.social Home to records of the University from its foundation (and before!) in 1872 to the present day + range of other archive collections.
Cymraeg 🏴 @archifprifaber.bsky.social
UofGlasgow Archives & Special Collections @uofglasgowasc.bsky.social Collecting since 1451, Archives and Special Collections @UofGlasgow, part of @UofGLibrary. Always inspiring people with our collections. #UofGASC
University of Reading Special Collections @uorspeccoll.bsky.social Sharing treasures from our Special Collections, Rare Books and Archives.
Website: https://collections.reading.ac.uk/special-collections/
Enquiries: specialcollections@reading.ac.uk
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/unirdg_collections
Kresen Kernow @kresenkernow.bsky.social Home to a million and a half original documents, books & photographs relating to Cornwall's history! Provider of activities & resources linked to these! Connecting, collecting and inspiring people here and across the world with Cornwall's archive history.
Churchill Archives Centre @chuarchives.bsky.social Where the modern history of Britain is open to all. Home to the personal papers of 600 political, military, and scientific figures.
https://archives.chu.cam.ac.uk/
Newcastle Uni Special Collections & Archives @ncllibspeccoll.bsky.social Newcastle University Special Collections & Archives is an Accredited Archive Service, home to Newcastle University's archive and rare book collections.
Find out more: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/library/special-collections/
Wiltshire & Swindon History Centre @heritagewshc.bsky.social Home to 11 miles of archives & local studies collections, charting the history of people, places and events across Wiltshire & Swindon.
Uni of Sheffield Special Collections, Heritage and Archives SCHA @uoscollections.bsky.social 🎪National Fairground and Circus Archive
📜Special Collections and Archives
🖼️University Heritage Collection
📚University Archives
tinyurl.com/unisheffSCHA
National Library of Ireland @nlireland.bsky.social Sharing Ireland's stories through our unique collections/ Ag roinnt scéal na hÉireann tríd ár mbailiúcháin uathúla.
Explore our collections: https://www.nli.ie/collections/our-collections
Bexley Archives @bexleyarchives.bsky.social Bexley Local Studies and Archive Centre holds historic materials for the London Borough of Bexley
Buckinghamshire Archives @bucksarchives.bsky.social Your favourite archive's favourite archive.
We're the archives and local studies library for the historic county of Buckinghamshire, England, and the home of Buckinghamshire History Festival.
Website: buckinghamshire.gov.uk/culture-and-tourism/archives/
Archives West Midlands @archiveswm.bsky.social Archives West Midlands is a Non-Profit Organization that exists to protect and conserve the regions rich and diverse archives for now and for the future.
https://www.archiveswestmidlands.org.uk/ 
Northumberland Archives @nlandarchives.bsky.social Accredited archives for the county of Northumberland and Diocese of Newcastle. Housed at Woodhorn, near Ashington, and at Berwick Library. northumberlandarchives.com
Derbyshire Record Office @derbyshiredro.bsky.social Free access to 900 years of history - Derbyshire, Britain and beyond: books, archives, maps, prints and photographs. Explore online or visit us in Matlock.
Website: www.derbyshire.gov.uk/recordoffice
Barts Health Archives @bharchives.bsky.social Explore nearly 900 years of history through the archives and objects cared for by Barts Health NHS Trust Archives. Part of Barts Health NHS Trust. Find out more at www.bartshealth.nhs.uk/barts-health-archives
Borthwick Institute for Archives @uoyborthwick.bsky.social The Borthwick Institute for Archives at the University of York, UK, for records of the archdiocese, local parishes, businesses, hospitals etc. borthwick-institute@york.ac.uk
Bodleian Libraries @bodleian.ox.ac.uk Amazing collections and breath-taking libraries. Facilitating research at the University of Oxford.
Readers: www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk
Visitors: visit.bodleian.ox.ac.uk
University of Exeter Special Collections @exeterunispeccoll.bsky.social Join us in exploring the University of Exeter Library's Special Collections, which include archives, manuscripts, rare books and maps.
There's something for everyone, and everyone is welcome.
Find out more! ➡️ libguides.exeter.ac.uk/archives
DMU Archives and Rare Books @dmuspecialcolls.bsky.social De Montfort University Special Collections, part of Library and Student Services. Explore our collections on our catalogue: http://specialcollections.catalogue.dmu.ac.uk
Modern Records Centre, University of Warwick @mrcwarwick.bsky.social Archives rich in social and political history from the late 19th century onwards.
Follow the MRC for highlights from our collections, details of our online resources and more!
https://warwick.ac.uk/services/library/mrc
Orkney Library & Archive @orkneylibrary.bsky.social Books and Archives since 1683.
Website: orkneylibrary.org.uk
Linktree: linktr.ee/orkneylibrary
British Records Association @britrecs.bsky.social The British Records Association is a UK charity, working for archives since 1932. Please become a member and support our work https://www.britishrecordsassociation.org.uk/
Glasgow City Heritage Trust @glasgowheritage.bsky.social We give out almost £1million in funding each year to help people in Glasgow protect, repair and promote the city's historic buildings and places.
@communityarchives.bsky.social @communityarchives.bsky.social 
The Alasdair Gray Archive @agrayarchive.bsky.social Scottish Charity SC052417 caring for Gray’s studio & visual/literary material. Education & New Commissions. Inclusive Community. Custodian sorchadallas.bsky.social
Arlington Baths Club @arlingtonbaths.co.uk Health, history and heritage combined in Europe's oldest swimming club. Run by members for members since 1870. A welcoming sanctuary in the heart of Glasgow.
Explore Your Archive @exploreyourarchive.bsky.social 
National Library of Scotland @natlibscot.bsky.social Scotland’s living memory. If you can think of it, we probably have it. 
ARA South East & London @araseandlondon.bsky.social 
New Professionals @aranewprofs.bsky.social The ARA Section for New Professionals: providing information for new & future archivists, records managers and conservators in the UK and Ireland.
https://aranewprofessionals.wordpress.com/
Dunkeld Community Archive and Chapter House Museum Trust @historicdunkeld.bsky.social Dunkeld Community Archive and Chapter House Museum.
Located at 12 The cross Dunkeld, PH8 0AN, Open mon-friday 10-3
Visit our website at www.historicdunkeld.org.uk
Sainsbury Archive @sainsburyarchive.bsky.social The Sainsbury Archive documents the history of Sainsbury's from its foundation in Drury Lane in 1869 to now.
Visit us at London Museum Docklands
Royal Berkshire Archives @berksarchives.bsky.social The Royal Berkshire Archives holds the archives of the Royal County of Berkshire. We look after nearly nine hundred years of the County's history.
Website: royalberkshirearchives.org.uk
ARA Conference @araconference.bsky.social Welcome to ARA Conference: the lead event in the UK & Ireland for archives, conservation, digital preservation and records management.
Join us in Glasgow for #ARA2026
Community Archives and Heritage Group (CAHG) Scotland @cahgscotland.bsky.social - A self-sustaining network of community archive groups within Scotland
- Collaboration and mutual support
- Celebrating and highlighting its diversity
https://www.scottisharchives.org.uk/community-archives/community-archives-and-heritage-group-scotland
Physicians' Gallery @physiciansgallery.bsky.social A free museum and library exploring the science and humanity of medicine at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
Sign up to our newsletter www.rcpe.ac.uk/newsletter
Artist Archivist 🍒 @artistarchivist.bsky.social An artist exploring the archive. Up the cherries! 🍒⚽️🍒
Glasgow West End Today @glasgowwestend.bsky.social Celebrating Scotland’s greatest city in words and pictures, and our 10th anniversary in 2026.
🌍 https://linktr.ee/GlasgowWestEndToday
Glasgow Women's Library @womenslibrary.bsky.social The only Accredited Museum in the UK dedicated to women’s history, with a lending library and innovative programmes of public events and learning opportunities
RCSEd Library & Archive @rcsedlibandarchive.bsky.social News, collection highlights and heritage stories from the Library & Archive at Surgeons' Hall/Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh #histmed
https://archiveandlibrary.rcsed.ac.uk
https://www.rcsed.ac.uk/career-hub/learning-resources/library-and-archive
ARA Section for Archives & Technology @arasat.bsky.social @araukie.bsky.social's Section for Archives and Technology. Providing an informal network for those interested in digital curation, digital preservation, metadata or any other aspect of the intersection between archives and technology.
Friends of Glasgow Royal Infirmary @friendsofgri.bsky.social OSCR SC050180|Museum open Tues-Fri 11-3, Sat 12-2|📧info@friendsofgri.org
http://friendsofgri.org
Sporting Heritage CIC @sportingheritage.bsky.social Working to keep your sporting stories alive.Visit our website for support and info, add your collection & join our networks. www.sportingheritage.org.uk
National Sporting Heritage Day, 30th Sept #NSHD2026
University of Stirling Archives @unistirarchives.bsky.social News, events and activities related to the collections held in the University of Stirling Archives.
Find out more at:
https://libguides.stir.ac.uk/archives
Religious Archives Group @religiousarcgrp.bsky.social The Religious Archives Group (RAG) is a voluntary organization supporting the archives of all faith communities in the UK, including those of secularist organizations.
https://religiousarchivesgroup.org.uk
The National Manuscripts Conservation Trust, aka NMCT @thenmct.bsky.social We give grants for manuscript conservation projects and are the the only UK charity focusing solely on supporting manuscript conservation in non-national GLAMs
Scottish Council on Archives @scotsarchives.bsky.social We provide leadership for the archives and records management sector in Scotland. Lead. Inform. Inspire.
Website: https://www.scottisharchives.org.uk/
RCPSG Heritage @rcpsgheritage.bsky.social News, events and stories from the library, archive and museum at the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow
https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/ #histmed #libraries #archives #museums
Salvation Army International Heritage Centre @salvarmyarchive.bsky.social The International Heritage Centre tells the story of The Salvation Army from its origins in the 1860s to the present, both in the UK and internationally.
https://www.salvationarmy.org.uk/about-us/international-heritage-centre
CILIP Rare Books and Special Collections Group @ciliprarebooks.bsky.social 
Alpine Club Library @alpineclublib.bsky.social The Alpine Club Library - devoted to mountains, mountaineering and the history of both. Part of @alpineclub.bsky.social
Open to visitors & club members on Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays.
Friends of the Nations’ Libraries @thefnl.bsky.social Friends of the Nations’ Libraries, or FNL, awards grants for acquisitions to regional and national archives, libraries and museums. www.fnl.org.uk.
NorthLan Heritage @nlheritage.bsky.social Connecting you with North Lanarkshire's industrial & social heritage | Explore museum, archive & local studies collections | Visit our museums & search rooms
British Library @britishlibrary.bsky.social We’re the national library of the UK.
Niamh Ní Charra @niamhnicharra.bsky.social Professional archivist & multi award-winning musician. Chairperson
ARA Ireland (https://araireland.ie/). On ITMA board (www.itma.ie). Gaeilge 7 Fáilte. Sí/í. Opinions my own. Ally.
https://niamhnicharra.com/
Stef Dempster @stefdemp.bsky.social Archivist. Based in Leith. Interests in history, nature, local goings on. She/her
Maryhill Burgh Halls @maryhillburghhalls.bsky.social 🔍 Maryhill Museum
🏠 Local Heritage & Community Events
👩💼 Event Venue & Office Space
⏰ Open Mon-Fri 10am-5pm
Society of Genealogists @sogorg.bsky.social 🌳 A charity with the unique purpose of helping people to discover their place in history.
📜 Preserving the records of everyday lives & promoting family histories.
📍 Explore more: sog.org.uk
#Genealogy #FamilyHistory #HistoryMatters
Dundee City Archives @dundeecityarchives.bsky.social Official account of Dundee City Archives, part of Dundee City Council (@dundeecitycouncil.bsky.social). Email archives@dundeecity.gov.uk to book.
For info on visiting and more see https://linktr.ee/DundeeCityArchives
Archives and Records Association UK and Ireland @araukie.bsky.social The membership body for recordkeeping professionals in the UK & Ireland.
Posts are by Deborah Mason, Head of Communications for ARA. You can reach her on deborah.mason@archives.org.uk (quicker than a DM).
Find our more about ARA here www.archives.org.uk
Bluesky @bsky.app official Bluesky account (check username👆)
Bugs, feature requests, feedback: support@bsky.app