Clayton Hall Living History Museum @claytonhall.org Historic moated Tudor manor house in Clayton Park. A 15-minute tram ride from Manchester's city centre.
Once the family seat of the Byrons and latterly Humphrey Chetham, now an entirely volunteer-run museum.
🔎 Visit claytonhall.org
Orkney Library & Archive @orkneylibrary.bsky.social Books and Archives since 1683.
Website: orkneylibrary.org.uk
Linktree: linktr.ee/orkneylibrary
NHM Library and Archives @nhmlibraryarchives.bsky.social One of the finest collections of natural history literature, art and online resources.
Come and research with us Tuesday - Thursday 10.00 - 16.00 (by appointment).
linktr.ee/nhmlibraryarchives
(Natural History Museum, London and Tring)
British History Online @bho.bsky.social British History Online is a digital library of primary and secondary sources for the history of the Britain, Ireland and empire. Part of the Institute of Historical Research.
https://www.british-history.ac.uk/
Internet Archive @archive.org Internet Archive is a non-profit research library preserving web pages, books, movies & audio for public access. Explore web history via the Wayback Machine. 
Institute of Historical Research @ihr.bsky.social The Institute of Historical Research is the UK’s national home for history. Supporting historians with digital resources, library, seminars & training
https://www.history.ac.uk/ Part of @sasnews.bsky.social
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/ 
Julianne Simpson @juliannesimpson.bsky.social Librarian, Chetham's Library Manchester
Ellen Werner @ellenwerner.bsky.social Research associate in environmental histories at the University of Manchester | PhD research on "Early Modern Cultures of Reading in North West England" at the University of Manchester and Chetham's Library. She/her
Finch Collins @finchinthestacks.bsky.social PGR at the Uni of Manchester, hosted at Chetham’s Library | libraries and data, early modern books and bodies | posts my own
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
National Poetry Day @poetrydayuk.bsky.social National Poetry Day: a UK-wide celebration that encourages all to enjoy, discover and share poetry on the first Thursday in October.
Vintage Books @vintagebooks.bsky.social Read boldly. Think differently.
Waterstones @waterstones.bsky.social All about the books
Women's Prize @womensprize.bsky.social Charity changing the world through books written by women📚
Women's Prize for Fiction and Non-Fiction supported by Audible, Baileys, Findmypast
🔗 linktr.ee/womensprize
The Writing Squad @thewritingsquad.bsky.social Creating the next generation in the north of England. www.writingsquad.com
Manchester Lit & Phil @manlitphil.bsky.social We’re here to make you think. And think again.
Our creatively curated event programme gets under the skin of today’s most pressing issues and stimulating subject matter.
www.manlitphil.ac.uk
@mcrcityoflit.bsky.social @mcrcityoflit.bsky.social 
Royal Society of Literature @rsliterature.bsky.social The RSL celebrates and nurtures reading and writing of all kinds. We're a charity that believes literature is for everyone. ✨ 200 years young. 🌟
Oldham Libraries @oldhamlibraries.bsky.social 
Manchester Mind @manchestermind.org 
The Bridgewater Hall @bridgewaterhall.bsky.social Manchester's international concert venue, built to give the best possible space for music.
Writing on the Wall @wowfest.bsky.social Writing on the Wall celebrates writing, diversity, & storytelling through controversy, inquiry & debate | Liverpool, Toxteth
https://linktr.ee/WoWFEST
CityCo Manchester @cityco.bsky.social The City Centre Management Company | City Centre BID | Northern Quarter BID | Accommodation BID (Business Improvement Districts) #ManchesterCityCentre
@factoryintl.bsky.social @factoryintl.bsky.social 
@manclibraries.bsky.social @manclibraries.bsky.social 
National Book Tokens @nationalbooktokens.bsky.social A gift beyond words.
National Book Tokens and Bookily gift cards can be spent in bookshops and online.
https://www.nationalbooktokens.com
@mcrwire.bsky.social @mcrwire.bsky.social The best things to see, eat and do in and around Manchester. Contact us: info@manchesterwire.co.uk.
International Anthony Burgess Foundation @anthonyburgess.bsky.social What's it going to be then, eh? All things Anthony Burgess (author of A Clockwork Orange) from his Estate and Archive in Manchester, UK.
www.anthonyburgess.org
@creativetourist.bsky.social @creativetourist.bsky.social 
Manchester Histories @mcrhistories.bsky.social Manchester Histories is an award-winning charity that works collaboratively to reveal, share and celebrate Greater Manchester’s diverse histories and heritage.
https://linktr.ee/manchesterhistories
Venture Arts @venturearts.bsky.social Venture Arts is an award-winning visual arts studio in Manchester working with neurodivergent and learning disabled artists to create opportunities in arts and culture.
www.venturearts.org
Visit Manchester @visitmanchester.bsky.social Official tourist board for Greater Manchester 🐝
National Trust @nationaltrust.org.uk All kinds of spaces. All sorts of feelings. All at the National Trust.
Museums Association @museumsassociation.org Membership organisation and network for everyone working in museums and heritage 🤝 based in the UK 📍 museumsassociation.org
@andyburnham.bsky.social @andyburnham.bsky.social Mayor of Greater Manchester
Museum of Transport Greater Manchester @motgm.uk We'll take you back! Open Wednesdays, weekends and bank holidays 10 am to 4.30 pm. Adult admission £7.50, student/jobseeker £6, disabled/children free. https://motgm.uk
Science and Industry Museum @sim-manchester.bsky.social Discover world-changing ideas from the Industrial Revolution to today at the Science and Industry Museum in Manchester.
Plan your next visit scienceandindustrymuseum.org.uk
National Football Museum @nfmofficial.bsky.social The official account of England's national football museum. Open in Manchester every day, 10am - 5pm (last entry 4pm).
Oxford Road Corridor @oxrdmcr.bsky.social A world-class knowledge quarter, transforming lives through research, innovation, skills, and education—a place where knowledge, business, and culture thrive.
People's History Museum @phm.org.uk Explore the UK’s national museum of democracy. Open every day (except Tues). Spinningfields, Manchester, M3 3ER.
phm.org.uk
Manchester Literature Festival @mcrlitfest.bsky.social Manchester Literature Festival presents inspiring live literature, poetry & culture. Check out our Spring & Summer events at www.manchesterliteraturefestival.co.uk
Contact @contactmcr.bsky.social 🎭Manchester Arts Centre
🎟️Theatre•Art•Music•Events
🥂Food•Drink•Co-working•Hires
👉DMs not monitored 24/7, email boxoffice@contactmcr.com
Manchester Jewish Museum @mcrjewishmuseum.bsky.social A place to experience how we are different, together.🤝
Sharing the stories of Jewish Manchester with the world. 🌍
Blackwell's Manchester @blackwellsmcr.bsky.social Your friendly neighbourhood bookshop on Oxford Road, Manchester 📚 Bookchat, events and silly things. Bleets (?!) by @rednewsom.bsky.social
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/blackwells-manchester-11315868456
Manchester Evening News @manchestereveningnews.co.uk Bringing you the latest news, sport and entertainment from the Manchester Evening News
https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/
British Library @britishlibrary.bsky.social We’re the national library of the UK.
The Portico Library @porticolibrary.bsky.social The Portico Library is Manchester’s original 19th-century home of literature and learning. Uncovering, imagining, and sharing new histories together.
Creative North West @creativenorthwest.bsky.social Jobs and opportunities in the creative industries in Greater Manchester and the North West
Arts Council England @artscouncilengland.bsky.social Your national development agency for creativity and culture
• Awarding @dcmsgovuk & @tnluk funds
• Got a question? ☎️ artscouncil.org.uk/contact
Working Class Movement Library @wcmlibrary.bsky.social Putting class back on the agenda.
Manchester City Council @mancitycouncil.bsky.social Official Bluesky page of Manchester City Council.
Manchester Metropolitan University @manmetuni.bsky.social 
Royal Exchange Theatre @rxtheatre.bsky.social Bringing theatre in-the-round and in communities within Greater Manchester.
https://www.royalexchange.co.uk/
LGBT+ History Month UK @lgbthm.bsky.social LGBT+ History Month UK, which takes place in February each year, was founded by @SchoolsOUTUK.bsky.social in 2004, and was first celebrated in 2005. The 2026 theme was Science and innovation.
https://lgbtplushistorymonth.co.uk/
Heritage Network @heritagenetwork.bsky.social The Heritage Network (formerly Heritage Trust Network) is the UK's umbrella body for organisations that are rescuing, restoring and re-using historic buildings, structures and spaces.
https://heritagetrustnetwork.org.uk
Barnsley Museums & Heritage Trust @barnsleymht.bsky.social Barnsley Museums and Heritage Trust is a charitable trust set up to support the future of Barnsley Museums. Donate online or on your next museum visit.
Women's History Network @womenshistnet.bsky.social Your go-to place for women’s history!
The Women’s History Network is an inclusive UK association for those passionate about women’s & gender history. Also on LinkedIn.
Learn more about our values: https://womenshistorynetwork.org/about-page/
Black Country Living Museum @bclivingmuseum.bsky.social An award-winning open-air museum bringing 250 years of Black Country history to life. https://linktr.ee/bclivingmuseum
The Open University Library @oulibrary.bsky.social The Open University (OU) Library enables OU students and staff around the world to access a world-class online library service. Visit www.open.ac.uk/library to get started.
Starter Pack for OU (UK) staff here: https://go.bsky.app/UhqW8VR
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
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
Lucy Powell MP @lucympowell.bsky.social Labour and Co-Operative MP for Manchester Central | Deputy Leader of the Labour Party🌹| Secretary of State for Education
lucy.powell.mp@parliament.uk
Bev Craig For Greater Manchester Mayor @bevcraig.bsky.social Labour Party candidate for the Greater Manchester mayoralty on 30 July 2026.
Get in touch: Bev4GM@labour.org.uk
The Mill @manchestermill.bsky.social Manchester's quality newspaper. Sign up now - we only publish via email.
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The Victorian Society @thevicsoc.bsky.social The national charity campaigning for Victorian and Edwardian Built Heritage. Join us!
linktr.ee/victoriansociety
Non-Governmental & Nonprofit Organization in England and Wales
Victorian Studies @victstudies.bsky.social Literary, social, and cultural studies of 19C Britain and beyond.
Online submission portal: https://scholarworks.iu.edu/iupjournals/index.php/victorianstudies/index
Please direct all inquiries to victstu@iu.edu
Elizabeth Gaskell's House @eilzabethgaskellsh.bsky.social Celebrating the life and literature of Elizabeth Gaskell, writer, social reformer and radical. Open Wed, Thurs & Sun, 11-4.30pm. Booking Advised.
Fly on the Wall Press @flyonthewallpress.bsky.social Manc independent publisher with a conscience.
M.D. Isabelle Kenyon
2024 North England Winner Small Press of Year!
Sustainable, political and accessible
www.flyonthewallpress.co.uk
The University of Manchester @manchester.ac.uk A proud Manchester institution with teaching, research and social responsibility at the heart of everything we do. 
University of Oxford @ox.ac.uk Welcome to our official account 👋 Follow for the latest news, research and updates about life at Oxford.
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
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