Reporting History @reporting-history.com Historical journalism, thoughtfully curated & brought to you from the archives.
Read all the articles at https://www.reporting-history.com/
Support the project: https://www.patreon.com/c/ReportingHistory
Museum Ian @museumian.bsky.social Museum professional. Living Historian. Interested in 15th C English history, Great War Royal Navy and plenty of geeky things. CEO of www.stowmaries.org.uk
Based in East Anglia, UK.
Sandford Award @sandfordaward.bsky.social The quality mark for heritage learning since 1978. The only independent quality assurance through on-site assessment. In partnership with Lincoln Bishop University/supported by Historic Royal Palaces
https://www.heritageeducationtrust.org
Beckford's Tower @beckfordstower.bsky.social 120ft high Tower and #Museum in Bath. Built in 1826 for the use of one privileged man, now open to all.
https://beckfordstower.org.uk/
Herschel Museum of Astronomy @herschelmuseum.bsky.social The Herschel Museum of Astronomy is the home of William and Caroline Herschel, distinguished astronomers and musicians. Patron: Sir Brian May 🔭🎸
https://herschelmuseum.org.uk/
Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology @maacambridge.bsky.social Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, telling two million years of human history 🗺
Website: maa.cam.ac.uk/
Collections: collections.maa.cam.ac.uk/
Blog: maadigitallab.org/
National Museum Directors' Council @nmdcnews.bsky.social The National Museum Directors' Council represents the leaders of the UK's national collections and major regional museums.
Our Newsletter updates you on what's happening in museums and cultural policy in the UK.
https://www.nationalmuseums.org.uk/
Lisbet Sherlock @lisbet.bsky.social Historian. Writer. Researcher. Current projects: Tolson sister #suffragettes and history of @FarmWoodoaks. Trustee at British Association for Local History @balhnews.bsky.social and Chair at Dorset Wildlife Trust @dorsetwildlife.bsky.social
Central London Outdoor Group CLOG @1clog.bsky.social CLOG www.clog.org.uk is a friendly group for outdoor enthusiasts based in and around London. Get fit, have fun and make new friends. Join us for walks and cycle rides in London and the home counties, trips away in the UK and abroad.
Dr Wendy Morrison @hillfortian.bsky.social Director of CHAP CIC; prehistorian, flyfisher, ferroequinologist. Jack of some trades, master of none. FSA
Opinions are all my own...
www.heritageCHAP.co.uk
National Museum of Ireland @nmireland.bsky.social Ireland’s premier cultural institution and home to the greatest collection of Irish heritage, culture and history. Free admission.
ICOM UK @icomuk.bsky.social Museums without Borders #icomuk
https://linktr.ee/ICOMUK
The Society of Architectural Historians of Great Britain @thesahgb.bsky.social Bringing together all those interested in the built environment's history.
All Periods, All Places, All Welcome.
www.sahgb.org.uk
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
Victoria Gallery & Museum @victoriagallery.bsky.social Galleries Tue-Sat, 10am-4pm👋
Café Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm☕️
https://linktr.ee/victoriagalleryliverpool
🧱 Part of @LiverpoolUni.bsky.social
Somerset Vernacular Building Research Group (SVBRG) @svbrg.bsky.social We record and study historic buildings in the county of Somerset, UK. Events, surveys, research, publications. Established 1979. https://svbrg.org.uk/
Digital Schools Awards @digital-schools.bsky.social Digital Schools Awards programme working with governments, schools and industry to support and recognise digital skills in teaching and learning.
digitalschoolsawards.com
The Rifleman's Museum @riflemansmuseum.co.uk Military Museum in Winchester, Hampshire telling the story of the Rifleman from the 18th Century through to the present day.
https://www.riflemansmuseum.co.uk
Yorkshire Vernacular Buildings Study Group @yvbsg.bsky.social The YVBSG was formed in 1972 to study and record the traditional architecture of Yorkshire. We survey buildings; organise conferences, day schools and visits; and produce newsletters and an annual journal. https://www.yvbsg.org.uk
Soldiers of Shropshire Museum @sosmuseum.bsky.social Welcome to Soldiers of Shropshire Museum at Bluesky! Visit us at Shrewsbury Castle to discover the stories of Shropshire soldiers and their families in war and peace, at home and abroad, from 1755 to the present day.
This account is managed by Nancy Mein!
Sheffield Museums @sheffieldmuseums.bsky.social Six museums and historic sites across the city, creating life-shaping, eye-opening, joy-filled memories with you ✨
Kentwell Hall @kentwellhall.bsky.social Moated historic Tudor manor house in south Suffolk with walled garden & rare breed farm.
Home of world famous historical recreations, Dickensian Christmas, Scaresville & Halloweenies.
This year it’s 1536!
https://www.kentwell.co.uk/
CO10 9BA
Leeds University Library Galleries @lulgalleries.bsky.social Highlights from Cultural Collections & Galleries @universityofleeds.bsky.social
Free and open to all. Visit us at The Stanley & Audrey Burton Gallery, Treasures of the Brotherton, and Brotherton Research Centre.
bit.ly/LULGWebsite
Rural Museums Network @ruralmuseums.bsky.social The Rural Museums Network is a registered charity, aimed at promoting learning and encouraging a wider understanding of the UK’s rural heritage.
Extraordinary Stories of Britain Podcast @storiesofbritain.bsky.social Fun and informative award-nominated history podcast. Listen at www.storiesofbritain.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. 🌍
The Duke of Edinburgh's Award @dofe.org We help young people build lifelong belief in themselves, take on challenges, and discover new talents. #YouthWithoutLimits
www.dofe.org
Bat Conservation Trust @batconservation.bsky.social Bat squeaks by Joe and Andreia with occasional special guests! Posts are not endorsements. 🦇
www.linktr.ee/BatConservationTrust
SAVE Britain's Heritage @savetoreuse.bsky.social New Life for Remarkable Buildings
📢Join the movement, sign up to our monthly news and events bulletin➡️ bit.ly/4kaRFqC
Wildlife and Countryside Link @wclnews.bsky.social Wildlife and Countryside Link represents 90 organisations working together to support & enjoy the natural environment
Refugee Action @refugeeaction.bsky.social 🧡 Everyone has a right to safety. Join us to stand with refugees and people seeking asylum.
https://www.refugee-action.org.uk/
Sounddelivery Media @sounddeliverymedia.bsky.social Charity amplifying lived experience stories and expertise to address social inequalities. Championing the #SDMNetwork and #VODWFutureVoices
The Ramblers @ramblers.org.uk Britain’s walking charity, opening the way for everyone to enjoy the simple pleasures of walking & fighting for the places we love to wander.
ramblers.org.uk
The Rivers Trust @theriverstrust.bsky.social We are river and catchment conservation experts; a UK & Ireland charity fighting for a cleaner, healthier and wilder rivers. We are together, for rivers. 👊
Women's Institute @womensinstitute.bsky.social The WI is the largest voluntary women’s membership organisation in the UK, all about fun, friendship, & campaigning for change. 190,000+ members #InspiringWomen
https://linktr.ee/womensinstitute
www.thewi.org.uk
The Health Foundation @healthfoundation.bsky.social We are an independent charitable organisation working to build a healthier UK.
www.health.org.uk
GLAM Cares @glamcares.bsky.social A care and support network for people who work with communities in galleries, libraries, archives and museums.
Halpern Gallery @halperngallery.bsky.social OPEN MONDAY TO SATURDAY 10AM - 4PM
272 High St, Chatham ME4 4BP
01634 812108
www.nucleusarts.com/halpern-chatham
GEM (Group for Education in Museums) @gem.org.uk GEM, we connect and learn together.
gem.org.uk
Mainly Museums @mainlymuseums.bsky.social A personal take on museums big and small from contributors across the globe.
UCL Institute of Archaeology @uclarchaeology.bsky.social This is the official Bluesky account for the UCL Institute of Archaeology one of the largest & most highly regarded centres for #Archaeology, #Heritage & #Museum studies.
https://www.ucl.ac.uk/archaeology
📸 (c) James Tye
Museums Worcestershire @museumsworcs.bsky.social Discover 3 fantastic museums:
🎨 Worcester City Art Gallery & Museum
🏰 County Museum at Hartlebury Castle
👑 The Commandery & 💫 Escape Room: Commandery Quest
https://linktr.ee/museumsworcestershire
Hundred Heroines Museum 🏛️ @hundredheroines.org Celebrating women in photography. #Museum 🏛️ and Gallery based at Unit 19, Nailsworth Mills, Nailsworth, Glos. GL6 0BS. #Charity. Open Thurs - Sat 11:00 - 16:00
https://hundredheroines.org
The Saturday Morning Podcast 🎙️ @satmornpod.bsky.social Welcome to #SaturdayMorning & Syndicated #Cartoons! Indie #podcast hosted by preservationist Christopher Jay. Travel back to the #80s every other Saturday! (Ally 🏳️🌈 - He/Him)
Find the show here: Linktr.ee/SatMornPod (Apple/Spotify links)
National Security Archive @nsarchive.bsky.social An independent research institution that advocates for open government and uses FOIA to collect and publish declassified documents - https://nsarchive.gwu.edu - instagram.com/natsecarchive - tiktok.com/@natsecarchive
Kate Wright @kwrightwrites.bsky.social Content Editor. The least athletic Mum of an athlete ever to (slowly) walk this earth.
Devotee of Gabrielle Zevin books.
Sussex, UK 🔶
Brunel Museum @brunelmuseum.bsky.social London’s story of an engineering family that changed the World. Contact us by email - hello@thebrunelmuseum.com
Buy tickets at https://thebrunelmuseum.com/visiting-us/
Vyki Sparkes | Museum Mum @museummum.bsky.social I help parents find great cultural activities so they can enjoy family time more.
📍London
museummum.com
Past-Times Living History @past-times-lh.bsky.social Visitor experience professionals
A unique fusion of Theatre & History
Educational & Entertaining
👑Actors
👑Historians
👑Writers
👑Speakers
#Thegotolivinghistorygroup
Britain’s War Memorials @britwarmemorial.bsky.social Exploring Britain’s war memorials. Boer War, First World War (Great War), Second World War et al. Member of the Great War Group #LestWeForget #Remembrance
Kajsa Hartig @kajsahartig.bsky.social Here to talk about museums, heritage, storytelling as a co-creative practice and about social sustainability. Based in Sweden.
Lucas George Wendt @wendt.bsky.social 🎓 Master's student in Museum Studies and Heritage Science (UFRGS)
🎓 Master's in Information Science (UFRGS)
🎓 Journalism (Univates)
🎓 Library Science (UCS)
🎓 Archival Science (Uniasselvi)
https://sites.google.com/view/lucasgeorgewendt/
Vicky Powell @vicky288.bsky.social Reading, history of art, Christianity, nature, Wandsworth Foodbank. Favourite places: Norfolk, Northumberland and the Isle of Mull.
Sean Spencer @cicerocantabridgi.bsky.social Byzantine worlds, aristocratic hegemony, and the rituals of power.
Half my life’s in libraries, the other in coffee queues.
Eternally optimistic Everton fan.
Nicola Benge @nicolabenge.bsky.social Cultural Project Manager & Consultant / Oral History & Reminiscence Facilitator. Works across museums, universities, third sector and social care.
Activities, projects, ideas & random paraphernalia! Always happy to chat. Views my own.
https://nicolabenge
Insiders Outsiders @insidersoutsiders.bsky.social Celebrating Émigré Contributions to British Culture
https://linktr.ee/insidersoutsiders
Allison Mayle | Science Educator @allison-mayle.bsky.social Assistant Director at DNA Learning Center 🧬
PhD - Molecular and Human Genetics
Postdoc - Cancer Biology and Genetics
Left the lab bench for the classroom in 2018 👩🏻🏫
Amy Cotterill @akcotterill.bsky.social @kickasswomenof - coming Jan 2025!
Creative consultant specialising in community engagement, learning, evaluation and Museum Accreditation. Podcaster. Feminist. Trustee of Signals Media.
ND. She/Her.
Tara Fagan @taranz.bsky.social Educator who believes learners need creativity, curiosity, collaboration and great learning experiences. Advocate for museums and culture & heritage spaces supporting the formal learning ecosystem. Views are my own.
Pippa Smith @handlingthepast.bsky.social A specialist in heritage learning and engagement, knitter and cat servant
Kathy Moore @kathymonzc.bsky.social Norwich based recovering teacher and museum professional. Now freelancing in Climate, Heritage, Learning.
Climate Museum UK
Group for Education in Museums 
Tommaths (he/him) @teakayb.mathstodon.xyz.ap.brid.gy I'm Tom, a freelance Museum Learning Consultant who wants to help museums & galleries make more of the maths that is fundamental to the stories & objects of each & […]
🌉 bridged from ⁂ https://mathstodon.xyz/@TeaKayB, follow @ap.brid.gy to interact
Bridget McKenzie @bridgetmck.bsky.social Engaging public in the #EarthCrisis with #Arts #Heritage #Museums Founded Climate Museum UK, Culture Declares & Flow Associates.
http://bridgetmckenzie.uk/ Mailing list https://bridget-mckenzie.kit.com/cbde1db065
Dan Snow @thehistoryguy.bsky.social Creative Director of the world's best History Channel https://linktr.ee/HistoryHit | I host the Dan Snow’s @HistoryHit podcast
Jim Richardson @museumjim.bsky.social Art, Culture, Running, Travel
Ron Ritchhart @ronritchhart.bsky.social Dir Worldwide Cultures of Thinking Project. Author: Cultures of Thinking in Action, The Power of Making Thinking Visible, +more. Researcher, Speaker. Harvard Project Zero Senior Principal Investigator Emeritus.
RonRitchhart.com
cultures-of-thinking.org
Anna Preedy @annapreedy.bsky.social Connecting the world of museums and heritage @Museumsandheritage Otherwise, travel, food, design and dogs! Not necessarily in that order.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/annapreedy/
https://museumsandheritage.com/
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
Jon Sleigh @jonsleigh.bsky.social Arts Educator & Learning Curator working nationally freelance. All views my own. (he/him) Author of ‘What Are Museums For?’ book link https://bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/what-are-museums-for
Richard Sandell @richardsandellrcmg.bsky.social Co-Director, RCMG @LeicsMusStud
He/him.
B. Erin Cole @berincole.bsky.social historian, museum professional, and cartoonist. Currently working on a graphic history/memoir about nuclear Colorado. Comics: http://www.littlebraincomics.com Merch: http://littlebraincomics.etsy.com
Ben Gammon @benjamingammon.bsky.social Freelance museum professional - exhibition and programme development, audience research & strategic planning. STEM, history, art - I cover all bases.
https://www.instagram.com/benjamingammon10/
Dr Lynda Kelly @lyndakelly61.bsky.social Research Expert. Audience Advocate. Digital Specialist. Social media tragic.
Blog about #GLAM #museums #digital #musetech #museumed #museumeval
👉 https://musdigi.wordpress.com/
🧄 Garlic grower
🚜 Farmer
🍀 Irish and Gundungurra land
Nick Winterbee @nickwinterbee.bsky.social Retired Heritage CEO
Emma Calver @emmacmuseum.bsky.social Museum Manager at The British Schools Museum
Melissa Linsey @mkatelinsey.bsky.social Museums, archives, learning and supporting others
Gladstone's Library @gladlib.bsky.social A unique residential library in North Wales with beautiful Reading Rooms, Food for Thought restaurant, accommodation and more.
Read, write, rest!
linktr.ee/gladlib
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
Metropolitan Police Museum and Crime Museum @mpsheritage.bsky.social Metropolitan Police lives and stories 1829-now.
Open to researchers and visitors by appointment.
Like/repost/follow≠endorsement
No bio or posts, no follow back.
https://t.co/f5xOlVyLoc
Brighton Toy and Model Museum @brightontoymuseum.bsky.social Home to over 12,000 toys and models from the Golden Age of British and European toy making
Tue - Fri (10am - 5pm) Sat (11am - 5pm)
https://www.brightontoymuseum.co.uk
https://www.brightontoymuseum.co.uk/index/Category:Trafalgar_Street_Regeneration_Project
scarbsmuseums.bsky.social @scarbsmuseums.bsky.social A community of creativity, culture and heritage at Scarborough Art Gallery, the Rotunda Museum, and Woodend Gallery & Studios. Make ours a lemon top!🍦
North Lincolnshire Museum @northlincsmuseum.bsky.social Learn about some of North Lincolnshire’s amazing objects and stories. Explore the geology, local history and archaeology galleries.
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
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.
Almonry Museum @almonryevesham.bsky.social A beautiful C14th building in the heart of Evesham, housing the town museum, Tourist Information Centre and Gift Shop. www.almonryevesham.org
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
Ipswich Museums @ipswichmuseums.bsky.social From mammoths to masterpieces, we’re wild for history, buzzing about art, and all about adventure! Explore Christchurch Mansion and (in 2026) Ipswich Museum & Ipswich Art Gallery. 🖼️🦣
The Long Shop Museum @longshop.bsky.social Conserving and celebrating East Suffolk's Agricultural & Industrial history. Expect posts about museums, history, heritage & culture, and anything else that interests us (which is quite a lot).
www.longshopmuseum.co.uk
South London Gallery @southlondongallery.bsky.social 📍 Contemporary art gallery in south London.
✨ We are free to visit & open Wed-Sun, come and say hello!
https://linktr.ee/southlondongallery
The Linnean Society of London @linneansociety.bsky.social
Working towards a world where nature is understood, valued and protected.
https://www.linnean.org/
Institute of Historical Research Wohl Library @ihrlibrary.bsky.social The Wohl Library of the @ihr.bsky.social is a national resource for everyone researching or writing history. Membership is free to everyone and we are an open access, reference library holding over 200,000 books and journals.
The Mary Rose Museum @maryrosemuseum.bsky.social Home of Henry VIII's favourite ship, the Mary Rose, which sank off the English coast in 1545 after a 34 year long career.
#Portsmouth's top visitor attraction on TripAdvisor. Part of Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
CCA Derry~Londonderry @ccadld.bsky.social CCA is a contemporary art centre in Derry~Londonderry. Supported by @artscouncilni, DCSDC & @artfund. Shortlisted for #MuseumoftheYear 2021. #CCADLD
www.ccadld.org
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
Migration Museum @migrationmuseum.org Building the UK’s Missing Museum. We explore how the movement of people to and from the UK has made us who we are.
Community guidelines → https://www.migrationmuseum.org/community-guidelines/
Norwich Printing Museum @norwichprintmuseum.bsky.social Love our collection of printing machinery, type and bindery equipment! 📄
We are currently closed to the public, but do get in touch if you would like to see anything from the collections, or arrange a workshop or lecture.
Sandwich Guildhall Museum @sandwichmuseum.bsky.social Sharing the history of the town and Cinque Port of Sandwich! Visit the museum and 16th century courtroom Wednesday to Sunday, 10am to 4pm.
linktr.ee/sandwichguildhallmuseum
Nantwich Museum @nantwichmuseum.bsky.social We tell the story of Nantwich (Cheshire, UK) through the ages, including Roman salt making, the town's great fire in 1583, the Civil War (including the 1644 Battle of Nantwich), cheesemaking. Talks, guided walks, school visits and more. Admission FREE.
Museum of Homelessness @ourmoh.bsky.social We are a grassroots community museum in Finsbury Park North London led by people with experience of homelessness
We do direct community action, independent investigations, collecting and unforgettable art. Find out more:
museumofhomelessness.org