Anna-Lujz Gilbert @annalujz.bsky.social book history | digital humanities | early modern
Currently a postdoc on DORMEME project at KCL (Dissemination, Ownership, and Reading of Music in Early Modern Europe).
History: The Journal of the Historical Association @hisjournalha.bsky.social BlueSky account for History: The Journal of the Historical Association. Academic history journal published by Wiley; editorial team based at Northumbria University. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/1468229X
National Acquisitions Group (NAG) @uklibrariesnag.bsky.social An organisation for everyone interested in the acquisition, management and development of library resources.
https:/nag.org.uk
The Folklore Library & Archive @folklorelibrary.bsky.social Registered Charity No: 1203418. Patrons: Michael Rosen, Joanne Harris.
Preserving traditional heritage and folklore materials for the future, and delivering these through open access. Focus on at-risk heritage.
Online at www.folklorelibrary.com
Exeter Food @exeterfood.bsky.social A University of Exeter research network exploring the role of food in human life and developing solutions to today’s most pressing food challenges.
Join us: https://www.exeter.ac.uk/research/networks/exeterfood/
Research Group on Manuscript Evidence @rgmemss.bsky.social Dedicated to the love of books, manuscripts, written words in multiple media across the ages. Did we mention books?
Our website = https://manuscriptevidence.org/wpme/
Dr Laura Sangha @lsangha.bsky.social Soon to be ex-Associate Prof at Exeter Uni | English History | Objects in Wills | Reformation | angels & ghosts | she/her | brownish | 1st gen
Wills Project: https://sites.exeter.ac.uk/materialcultureofwills/
Blog: manyheadedmonster.com
Digital Humanities Lab, Exeter @dhlabexeter.bsky.social We support digital approaches in research, teaching and outreach at the University of Exeter and beyond.
https://www.exeter.ac.uk/research/digitalhumanities/
The Urban History Group @urbanhistorygroup.bsky.social https://urbanhistorygroup.wordpress.com/ We organise biennial conferences and occasional talks to promote the study of Urban History in the UK. Established in 1966 and now working with the Pre-Modern Towns Group on our conference in September 2025
James_AL_Downs @magiclantern.bsky.social Writer: 'Anton Walbrook' (2020) 'Joseph Pike' (2018) & 'A Carnal Medium' (2012), photohistorian, archivist of Middle East collections at Exeter University, runs the Digital Archive of the Middle East (https://dame.exeter.ac.uk/), collector & bibliophile
Richard Ovenden @richove.bsky.social Bodley's Librarian, @bodleian.ox.ac.uk & Head of Gardens, Libraries & Museums @ox.ac.uk OBE. FSA. FRHistS, FRSE. President, DPC. Fellow, @Ballioloxford.Bsky.social. Member, @AmPhilsociety.Bsky.social Hon. Fellow @britishacademy.bsky.social
Royal Historical Society @royalhistsoc.org The Royal Historical Society is the UK's foremost society promoting the scholarly and professional study of the past. Our membership is an international community of 7000+ historians - please join us: https://royalhistsoc.org/
LJMU Special Collections & Archives @ljmu-sca.bsky.social Home to: LJMU's history; punk & pop culture; visual arts; music; women & girls' comics (Femorabilia); Stafford Beer; Liverpool theatre; 19th Century periodicals; & more! ✏📰
https://linktr.ee/ljmu_sca
Blackwell's Rare Books @blackwellrare.bsky.social Blackwell's Rare Books buys and sells rare books of all kinds, since 1879. Purveyor of #badlydrawnanimals. Follow us on Instagram @blackwellrare
Society of Indexers @indexers.bsky.social The professional body for indexers in the United Kingdom and Ireland. We can help you find an indexer, learn about indexing and train as an indexer. Learn more at https://www.indexers.org.uk/
Devon History Society @devonhist.bsky.social Supporting and celebrating new research to engage audiences with Devon's rich past.
Pre-Raphaelite Society @preraphaelitesoc.bsky.social The Pre-Raphaelite Society is the international society for the study and appreciation of the Pre-Raphaelite movement and its followers. #PreRaphaeliteSociety
https://www.pre-raphaelitesociety.org
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
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/
Lucy Worsley @lucyworsley.bsky.social Hello! I'm Lucy, I'm a historian, I write books like biographies of Agatha Christie and present a VERY GOOD @BBCSounds podcast called #LadyKillers. For ages I was Chief Curator of Historic Royal Palaces, now an Ambassador for the charity.
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.
BSSH @bssh.bsky.social British Society of Sports History promotes the study of sport history and physical education
Museum Ethnographers Group @musethnogroup.bsky.social MEG is a UK-based international collective and subject-specialist network, for anyone interested in caring for global cultures collections.
Web: https://museumethnographersgroup.org.uk/
The Folklore Society @folkloresociety.bsky.social Based in London, The Folklore Society has been collecting, studying, publishing and promoting the study of folklore in all its forms since 1878. Visit our website: https://folklore-society.com
Historic Environment Forum (HEF) @histenvforum.bsky.social The forum for the historic environment sector in England, supported by Historic England. http://www.historicenvironmentforum.org.uk
Being Human Festival @beinghumanfest.bsky.social The UK's national festival of the humanities. Led by the School of Advanced Study, University of London, in partnership with the Arts and Humanities Research Council and the @britishacademy.bsky.social.
Routledge History Research @routledgehistory.bsky.social We publish academic books & journals in the field of history. This account is managed by our history Editorial teams.
Henry Moore Studios & Gardens @henrymoorestudios.bsky.social The home, studios and sculpture gardens of 20th century sculptor Henry Moore, located in Hertfordshire, UK.
Sister venue of @hmileeds.bsky.social and headquarters of the Henry Moore Foundation. 
University of Aberdeen Library @aberdeenunilib.bsky.social Providing access to millions of items in paper and electronic format for staff and students to support research, teaching and learning. 
Guildhall Library @guildhalllibrary.bsky.social The Library of London History.
https://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/services/libraries/guildhall-library
Documenting HIV epidemic: national survey of HIV archives @documenting-hiv-uk.bsky.social Project to survey HIV and Aids archive collections in the UK. Based at West Sussex Records Office in Chichester, West Sussex.
SOAS Library @soaslibrary.bsky.social Library at the heart of SOAS University of London
UK National Research Library for Asia, Africa and the Middle East
Not monitored 24/7
https://soas.libguides.com/
Also, our:
Gallery @soasgallery.bsky.social
Special Collection @soas-speccoll.bsky.social
Dunblane Museum @dunblanemuseum.bsky.social Sharing the story of Dunblane, its magnificent medieval Cathedral, the 1715 Battle of Sheriffmuir, and people through the centuries who've lived, worked or been educated in Dunblane
Scottish Charity No. SC020895
https://dunblanemuseum.org.uk/
DCLA Reading Room @dclareadingroom.bsky.social The Reading Room, Dublin City Library and Archive, 139-144 Pearse Street, Dublin 2 Tel: +353 1 2224999
We collect, care for and share Dublin's history.
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
Sheffield Museums @sheffieldmuseums.bsky.social Six museums and historic sites across the city, creating life-shaping, eye-opening, joy-filled memories with you ✨
Royston Museum @roystonmuseum.bsky.social Discover the story of Royston, a town shaped by its ancient landscape and historic crossroads. Nurture your curiosity and connect with people and places, past and present.
Find out more: linktr.ee/roystonmuseum
Supported by Royston Town Council
Social Science History Association @socscihistory.bsky.social Official account of the Social Science History Association. Supporting social science history since 1974, we host an annual meeting and publish a journal. More about us can be found at www.ssha.org
CILIP London and South East @ciliplondon.bsky.social We are the representative body for library and information professionals living or working in London & the South East of England.
https://tinyurl.com/CILIP-LondonSE
| Volunteers manage this account. Communications from it are not CILIP policy. |
Magdalen Libraries & Archives @magdlibandarch.bsky.social Magdalen College, Oxford has a large circulating library, a significant early printed & manuscript books collection, and an extensive archive.
Cork LGBT Archive @corklgbtarchive.bsky.social Gathering, digitizating, and sharing the rich history of Cork's LGBTQ+ communities 🏳️🌈
https://CorkLGBTArchive.com
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
Durham University Collections @ducollections.bsky.social Collections from @durham-university.bsky.social museums, art collection, biosciences, archives and special collections. Not monitored 24/7. @dulib.bsky.social
https://linktr.ee/DUCollections 
North East Museums @northeastmuseums.bsky.social Art and heritage at the heart of North East England. 12 museums and galleries for you to enjoy.
(Formerly known as Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums)
northeastmuseums.org.uk
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
Hampshire Archives Trust @harchivestrust.bsky.social Supporting the preservation & conservation of #Hampshire related archives. Raising awareness of the county's rich & diverse documented past. Join us!
https://hampshirearchivestrust.co.uk/
Marsh's Library @marshslibrary.bsky.social Beautiful library of the early Enlightenment in central Dublin. Opened in 1707; still welcoming visitors, tourists and scholars.
Registered Charity RCN 20000752
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
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/
Bishopsgate Institute @bishopsgateinst.bsky.social Proudly independent since 1895. Dive into our archives and learn with us online. https://www.bishopsgate.org.uk/
ARA Scotland @arascot.bsky.social The Scottish section of @araukie.bsky.social
Comann na Tasglannan is Clàraidhean na h-Alba.
Catalyst Museum @catalystarchives.bsky.social Museum of the Chemical Industry in Widnes, Cheshire and home of the Imperial Chemical Industries (ICI) archives - well, some of them at least ... and much more
From Judith Wilde @heyjudewilde.bsky.social
and Charlie Linton @charlie-linton.bsky.social
Cambridge UL Special Collections @theulspeccoll.bsky.social Cambridge University Library Special Collections, featuring our manuscripts, archives, maps, music, rare books, photographs, objects and more. https://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/collections/special-collections
UEA Archives @ueaarchives.bsky.social University of East Anglia's Archives / Doris Lessing/ British Archive for Contemporary Writing / Towards a Centre for Contemporary Poetry www.uea.ac.uk/bacw
RAS Library and Archives @astrolibrarian.bsky.social We look after the astronomy and geophysics collections in the library and archive of the Royal Astronomical Society.
https://ras.ac.uk/library
Orkney Library & Archive @orkneylibrary.bsky.social Books and Archives since 1683.
Website: orkneylibrary.org.uk
Linktree: linktr.ee/orkneylibrary
The Society of Antiquaries of London @antiquaries.bsky.social In the heart of London, we are the centre of antiquarian learning, discovery & community. As a royal learned society, our Fellows have been inspiring scholarship, debate & research for over 300 years. Also own Kelmscott Manor, past home of William Morris.
Mass Observation Archive @massobsarchive.bsky.social An archive of everyday life, thought and feeling in the UK. Based at The Keep in East Sussex. Find out more at massobs.org.uk
Find out more: massobs.org.uk
Sign up to our mailing list: https://subscribe.emailblaster.cloud/MjEyMjQ/122.html
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/
@archifaucymru.bsky.social @archifaucymru.bsky.social 
@archiveswales.bsky.social @archiveswales.bsky.social 
Archives North @archivesnorth.bsky.social Archival finds and historical stories from South Yorkshire
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/ 
Working Class Movement Library @wcmlibrary.bsky.social Putting class back on the agenda.
UCD Archives @ucdarchives.bsky.social We curate private paper collections documenting the modern Irish State; UCD; and many elements of the Franciscan manuscript patrimony. www.ucd.ie/archives
Local History Hub @localhistoryhub.bsky.social Teacher-led, grassroots, and rooted in belonging.
A grassroots movement sharing ideas, stories & local history.
Join us: localhistoryhub.org.uk
Black’s Fine Books & Manuscripts @blacksbooks.bsky.social Toronto | Winnipeg | Online
Rare Books, Manuscripts & Archival Collections
Rare book firm specializing in retrospective publications. We actively buy, sell and rare place rare books, archives, and significant works on paper.
V&A/RCA History of Design MA Programme @historyofdesignma.bsky.social Exploring global histories of material culture from fashion and textiles to graphics, architecture, product design and the digital world.
History of Advertising Trust @historyofads.bsky.social The History of Advertising Trust - the largest archive of UK advertising in the world. Search our catalogue: http://bit.ly/2xQLOAN
Punch's Pocket Book Archive @punchspocketbook.bsky.social Punch's Pocket Book Archive is an international ANR-funded project based at @universite-caen.bsky.social
It aims to deliver a fully searchable archive from a complete run of Punch's Pocket Books (1843-1881), an ancillary publication of Punch.
National Monuments Service @nationalmons.bsky.social Promotion, Preservation and Protection of Ireland's archaeological heritage.
#ProtectOurPast #CheckBeforeYouDig #ClimateActionIRL #UCHIreland #WorldHeritage #CMF #MonumentMonday #HeritageIreland
www.archaeology.ie
https://linktr.ee/nationalmonumentsservice
KEVI Foundation Archive @kevibhamarchive.bsky.social We preserve and share the records of the 14 King Edward VI schools in Birmingham, with records dating back to 1382. To find out more visit our website: https://kingedwardvifoundation.co.uk/archive
National Conservation Service @natconsserv.bsky.social NCS is a non-profit membership organisation for archives, libraries, museums, and galleries without conservation staff. www.ncs.org.uk
Milner Library Special Collections @isumilnerspc.bsky.social A visual spectacle to behold, ISU Milner Library's Special Collections houses the Circus & Allied Arts, Children’s Literature & Historical Textbooks, Lincoln, and Rare Book collections.
201 N. School Street, Normal, Illinois 61761
bit.ly/m/MilnerLibSPC
Durham Classics and Ancient History @durhamclassics.bsky.social Website and contact details: https://www.durham.ac.uk/departments/academic/classics-ancient-history/
Middlesex Centre Archives @mxcarchives2013.bsky.social Middlesex Centre Archives (MCA) was established in 2013. MCA collects and preserves the documentary heritage of the former Townships of London, Lobo, and Delaware and the Municipality of Middlesex Centre.
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
Vere Harmsworth Library @vhllib.bsky.social The Vere Harmsworth Library is the University of Oxford's main research library for US Studies.
www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/vhl 
Irish Society for Archives @irisharchives1970.bsky.social We exist to promote the place of archives in Irish society.
#IrishArchives #ExploreYourArchive
Find out more about the society: https://irishsocietyforarchives.wordpress.com
University of Galway Library Heritage Collections @uniofgalwayasc.bsky.social Archives, Special Collections and Digital Collections at the University of Galway Library
Archives & Collections, Library of Birmingham @theironroom.bsky.social Preserving & sharing 800 years of Birmingham's history at the Library of Birmingham.
For enquiries, please email archives.heritage@birmingham.gov.uk
Follow our blog @ www.theironroom.wordpress.com
More info @ birmingham.gov.uk/archives
MuseumShops @museumshops.bsky.social Your favourite gift shops in one place.
https://museumshops.uk
Irish Film Institute @irishfilminstitute.bsky.social The Home of Film in Ireland.
A historic 3-screen cinema in the heart of Temple Bar, with Ireland's only 70mm projector 🎞
Visit http://ifi.ie + watch online via http://ifiarchiveplayer.ie and https://www.ifihome.ie
Charity Number: 20021429
Who Do You Think You Are? Magazine @wdytyamagazine.bsky.social Who Do You Think You Are? Magazine is Britain's best selling family history magazine. Follow for the latest family history news and advice.
www.whodoyouthinkyouaremagazine.com
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
Explore Your Archive @exploreyourarchive.bsky.social 
ARA Cymru Wales @aracymruwales.bsky.social Official account for the Archives and Records Association Wales. Supporting and promoting archives and archives professionals in Wales 🏴
Part of @araukie.bsky.social
#ExploreWelshArchives #ARACymru
Archives for Learning and Education Section @ales-araukie.bsky.social Official section of the Archives and Records Association
Lloyd's Register Foundation Heritage Centre @lrfheritage.bsky.social The Lloyd's Register Foundation Heritage Centre explores the importance & development of maritime safety and classification.
Athelstan Museum @athelstanmuseum.bsky.social The Athelstan Museum, Malmesbury, Wiltshire.
Capturing the History of Malmesbury, burial place of St Aldhelm and King Athelstan, birthplace of Thomas Hobbes, and much more...
Centre for Early Modern Studies, Limerick @cemslimerick.bsky.social Centre for Early Modern Studies, Limerick. A research centre for scholars of the history & culture of the 16th-18th centuries. University of Limerick and Mary Immaculate College. Limerick, Ireland
ARA SAM @araarchmus.bsky.social Archives & Records Association Special Interest Group providing professional support, guidance & training for those working in #Archives & #Museums.
Museum of Medical Heritage, Trinity College Dublin @oldanatomytcd.bsky.social 
Archives and Records Association - Midlands @aramidlands.bsky.social ARA branch for archives and records professionals in the East and West Midlands
Mainly Museums @mainlymuseums.bsky.social A personal take on museums big and small from contributors across the globe.
Rare Book School @rarebookschool.bsky.social Rare Book School is a non-profit institute located in Charlottesville, VA, that provides advocacy, education, and outreach for the study, care, and uses of written, printed, and born-digital materials.
rarebookschool.org
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
London Medieval Society @londonmedievalsoc.bsky.social The LMS is a forum for cross disciplinary and interdisciplinary discussions about the Middle Ages. The LMS has been hosting colloquia since 1945; it hosts three colloquia each year.
Website: https://londonmedievalsociety.com/
MBA Library @nmbluk.bsky.social National Marine Biological Library, based @thembauk.bsky.social. A place to access our electronic and printed collections, to ask for help, or just to work in peace
https://www.mba.ac.uk/our-facilities/library/
Munnings Art Museum @munningsartmuseum.bsky.social Former home of artist Sir Alfred Munnings (1878-1959) and the only permanent retrospective of his work.