Following

@uoscollections.bsky.social

MMLL Library @mmll-library.bsky.social Modern and Medieval Languages and Linguistics Library at the University of Cambridge📚 Currently open 9am-5pm on weekdays. https://linktr.ee/mmll_library
Library of the Royal Irish Academy @rialibrary.bsky.social Premier research library @ria.ie. Manuscript, book, pamphlet & drawings collections, outreach programmes, master classes & visits, exhibitions & lectures.
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
Europeana @europeana.bsky.social - Europe’s cultural heritage online http://europeana.eu - European data space for cultural heritage https://dataspace-culturalheritage.eu Funded by the European Union
Holocaust Centre North @holocaustnorth.bsky.social Open to all, based at The University of Huddersfield. Telling a global history of the Holocaust through local stories from the North of England. https://holocaustcentrenorth.org.uk/
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
Senate House Library @senatehouselib.bsky.social One of the UK's largest academic libraries for arts, humanities & social sciences. 2 million books, 50 special collections & 1,800 archives 📚 https://linktr.ee/senatehouselibrary
Archifau Prifysgol Bangor University Archives @archpbu.bsky.social Cartref Archifau a Chasgliadau Arbennig Prifysgol Bangor Home of Bangor University's Archives and Special Collections https://t.co/Hmxgl2Kns6
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
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
Hull History Centre @hullhistorycentre.bsky.social
Pitt Rivers Museum @pittriversmuseum.bsky.social Anthropology and archaeology collections from world cultures past and present. https://www.prm.ox.ac.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.
Glamorgan Archives Archifau Morgannwg @glamarchives.bsky.social Darganfod y Gorffennol / Discovering the Past https://glamarchives.gov.uk/
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 John Rylands Library @thejohnrylands.bsky.social Promoting world-leading research using the unique special collections of The University of Manchester Library. Open to visitors Wednesday-Saturday, 10am-5pm
The London Archives @thelondonarchives.bsky.social The London Archives is a free public archive focusing on the history of London from 1067. Visit today and explore 1000 years of history. About us - https://www.thelondonarchives.org/ Events - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/the-london-archives-2913691059
Museum of Natural History, University of Oxford @morethanadodo.bsky.social A stunning Victorian building home to 7 million objects. Free entry, open 10-5 every day.
Natural History Museum, London @nhm-london.bsky.social We’re the museum looking deeper into the Earth’s past to shape a new future where both people and planet thrive. Protecting the planet, it’s in our nature. 🌍
UK Archive Sector Leadership @uknatarcsector.bsky.social Archive Sector Leadership department at The National Archives UK. We support archives of all types and sizes across England. Find out more about the support we offer: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archives-sector/
National Trust @nationaltrust.org.uk All kinds of spaces. All sorts of feelings. All at the National Trust.
The University of Edinburgh @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social Influencing the world since 1583. Follow our other social channels: https://edin.ac/3CJvzdv
Alison Young @youngalison.bsky.social Ran way from the law to join the music hall. Now often to be found running around with a clipboard organising events & the archive for the British Music Hall Society. Would rather be researching & writing… My blog: https://musichallalice.wordpress.com
Exeter Library @exeterlibrary.bsky.social A warm hello from us all! We are a Libraries Unlimited library in the cathedral city of Exeter, Devon, UK. A cultural and community hub in the city. Events at http://linktr.ee/exeterlibrary. RTs not endorsements.
Archives & Special Collections @ Ohio University @aldenlibdigital.bsky.social Mahn Center for Archives and Special Collections, Preservation & Digital Initiatives, Ohio University Libraries @aldenlibrary.bsky.social‬, Athens. https://bit.ly/m/archives-ohiouniversity (Not that XL public uni in Columbus)
CILIP Information Literacy Group @infolitgroup.bsky.social The Information Literacy Group provides a cross-sector forum for debate & knowledge exchange in all aspects of information and digital literacy. Come and join the discussion! 💻: https://infolit.org.uk ▶️ Our comms do not represent CILIP policy
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
British Music Hall Society @musichallsociety.bsky.social 🎭 Home of Music Hall & Variety Celebrating the acts who built popular entertainment Registered charity · Est. 1963 · President: Su Pollard 🔗 britishmusichallsociety.com
Wakefield Museums and Castles @wakefieldmuseums.bsky.social Wakefield Council Museums and Castles team. Follow us for news about our museums and castles across the district and stories from our collections.
Barnsley Museums @barnsleymuseums.bsky.social We are Barnsley Museums. Sharing stories from our collections and our five free to visit venues across Barnsley; Cannon Hall Museum, The Cooper Gallery, Experience Barnsley Museum, Worsbrough Mill & Elsecar Heritage Centre www.barnsley-museums.com
Longbarrow Press @longbarrowpress.bsky.social Sheffield-based poetry publisher with an ethos of craft, care and collaboration. Books, recordings, films, walks, performances. Editor: Brian Lewis. https://longbarrowpress.com
Aston University Archives @astonunarchives.bsky.social Archives of Aston University in Birmingham, UK closely linked with the Aston University Archives Centre and the History programmes at Aston University.
Institute of English Studies @ies-sas.bsky.social Research centre specialising in the history of the book, manuscript and print studies, textual scholarship, digital editing and new critical approaches to literary history at the School of Advanced Study, University of London https://ies.sas.ac.uk/
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/
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
UK Research and Innovation @ukri.org The UK’s largest public funder of research. Our mission is to advance knowledge, improve lives and drive growth. #FundedByYou Also autoposting to @news.ukri.org, @funding.ukri.org, @blogs.ukri.org and @events.ukri.org. Topic specific feeds coming soon!
The Digital Humanities Institute @dhishef.bsky.social The Digital Humanities Institute at the University of Sheffield is the UK's leading centre for digital humanities, supporting the innovative use of technology and computation in arts and humanities research.
Open Research, University of Sheffield @openresshef.bsky.social Providing information and advice about making your research open at the University of Sheffield. We are unable to receive DMs. Contact us via links below: https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/openresearch https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/library/research
Society for the Study of Labour History @sslh.bsky.social Society for the Study of Labour History: the UK’s principal organisation dedicated to the study of labour history & publisher of Labour History Review sslh.org.uk
Liam J. Liburd @liamliburd.bsky.social Historian who works on Black British history and the history of whiteness and the white supremacist movement in 20th century Britain. Views those of someone living through interesting times.
Association of Performing Arts Collections @apac-ssn.bsky.social Est. 1979 we champion UK & Irish performing arts collections & heritage. Charity (no. 1180988). www.performingartscollections.org.uk
Arundel Castle Archive @arundelcarchive.bsky.social The archives at Arundel Castle form one of the largest private collections in the UK, with holdings from the 12th century. All images © The Duke of Norfolk. www.arundelcastle.org/archives/
Victoria County History @vch-home.bsky.social Begun in 1899, the Victoria County History is an encyclopaedic record of England’s places & people. https://www.history.ac.uk/research/victoria-county-history
History & Policy @historyandpolicy.bsky.social We publish high-quality historical research freely accessible online and create opportunities for historians, policy makers and journalists to connect and learn from each other.
Women's History Scotland @womenshistscot.bsky.social Women's History Scotland exists to promote study and research in women's and gender history, particularly for those working in Scotland or on Scottish themes. https://womenshistoryscotland.org/
Liverpool University Press @livunipress.bsky.social Publishing exceptional research since 1899. Home to @pavilionpoetry.bsky.social, @oxunienl.bsky.social, @modlangopen.bsky.social, and @lupdistribution.bsky.social. linktr.ee/livunipress
Digital Preservation Coalition @dpc-chat.digipres.club.ap.brid.gy The Digital Preservation Coalition (DPC) is building a welcoming and inclusive global community, working together to bring about a sustainable future for our […] [bridged from https://digipres.club/@dpc_chat on the fediverse by https://fed.brid.gy/ ]
Falmouth & Exeter Uni Archives @fxuniarchives.bsky.social Unique, eclectic, inspiring - discover our Archives & Special Collections at Falmouth University & University of Exeter, Penryn Campus, Cornwall. Find out more: linktr.ee/fxuniarchives
@leedsanimation.bsky.social @leedsanimation.bsky.social
University of Sheffield Library @unisheffieldlib.bsky.social Official account for The University of Sheffield Library 📚 • Special Collections - @uoscollections.bsky.social • Open Research - @openresshef.bsky.social • Any queries? Let us know!
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
Wollaston Museum @wollastonmuseum.bsky.social Village Museum, operated by Wollaston Heritage Society (est 1970). Site includes the between-the-wars Curiosity Cottage and Beacon Hill, a Scheduled Ancient Monument.
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
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/
Hidden Treasures @seethetreasures.bsky.social Celebrating archives across the UK telling the story of Jews and the Jewish community in Great Britain, Northern Ireland and the Isle of Man. https://linktr.ee/jewishhiddentreasures
San Francisco Film Preserve @sffilmpreserve.bsky.social SFFP's mission is to restore, preserve, and provide access to the world’s cinematic heritage, ensuring that films—of all genres and eras—remain accessible for future generations. https://linktr.ee/sffilmpreserve
University of Surrey Archives and Special Collections @archives-unisurrey.bsky.social We hold the University archive, collections related to the artist E H Shepard, the collections of the National Resource Centre for Dance and other Special Collections.
The Devon and Exeter Institution @dexinst.bsky.social Thriving Independent Historic Library and Educational Charity, welcoming new members of all ages. Find out more at: http://linktr.ee/DExInstitution
Archives Portal Europe @archivesportal.bsky.social APE is the largest online portal of archival heritage related to Europe - dive deep into 10000s of archival descriptions and connect with archivists and researchers all over the world through our search engine - www.archivesportaleurope.net
Caroline Gould @cgould57a.bsky.social Principal Archivist, University of Reading Special Collections and the Museum of English Rural Life
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
Towards a National Collection (TaNC) @nationalcollection.bsky.social TaNC is an AHRC/UKRI-funded research and development programme to bring together disparate collections across the UK through collaborative research.
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/
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
Liz Harper @archivistliz.bsky.social Archives Sector Development Manager (NE & Yorkshire | Religion & Belief) @uknatarcsector.bsky.social | Formerly @royalalberthall.bsky.social
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
ARA SAM @araarchmus.bsky.social Archives & Records Association Special Interest Group providing professional support, guidance & training for those working in #Archives & #Museums.
Heritage Quay @heritagequay.bsky.social Archive Service for ‪@huddersfielduni.bsky.social‬. Home to the archives of @therfl.bsky.social, England Netball, Sound and Music, Labour history, @brassbandsengland.bsky.social and many more www.heritagequay.org/discover
Archives and Records Association - Midlands @aramidlands.bsky.social ARA branch for archives and records professionals in the East and West Midlands
Archives for Learning and Education Section @ales-araukie.bsky.social Official section of the Archives and Records Association
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
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
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.
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
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
Salford Zine Library @salfordzinelibrary.bsky.social Salford Zine Library is a unique archive of self published materials, with over 5200 items, currently housed in a bedroom. Contact us to collab on pop-ups and exhibitions! https://salfordzinelibrary.co.uk/
Digital Repository of Ireland (DRI) @dri.ie The Digital Repository of Ireland (DRI) is a CoreTrustSeal-certified digital repository, or online archive, for the long-term preservation of Ireland's social and cultural digital legacy. Explore the Repository: https://repository.dri.ie/
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
@communityarchives.bsky.social @communityarchives.bsky.social
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
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
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
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.
SOAS Special Collections @soas-speccoll.bsky.social Archives, manuscripts and rare books from @SOASLibrary, the UK National Research Library for Asia, Africa and the Middle East | special.collections@soas.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.
The National Archives Trust @natarchivestrust.bsky.social Supporting education and engagement projects to share the stories held at The National Archives and beyond.
Mariam Yamin @mariamyamin.bsky.social Senior Archivist at University of Sheffield Special Collections, Heritage and Archives
University of Sheffield Player @unishefplayer.bsky.social The University of Sheffield Player - the UK’s biggest research streaming platform enabling anyone, anywhere to discover and explore our pioneering research. 🌐 https://player.sheffield.ac.uk/
The University of Sheffield @sheffielduni.bsky.social We're a QS World Ranking Top 100 University changing lives through education and research since 1905. linktr.ee/sheffield
CFRC-Folklore @cfrc-folklore.bsky.social Promoting and supporting research into folklore, vernacular traditions and cultural practices and performances, and expressions of communal identities across all disciplines at The University of Sheffield. Based in the Faculty of Arts and Humanities.
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
Honey & Wax Booksellers @honeyandwaxbks.bsky.social Rare books in Philadelphia. Awarding the Honey & Wax Book Collecting Prize since 2017. Use books as bees use flowers. honeyandwaxbooks.com
York National Book Fair @yorkbookfair.bsky.social 12th - 13th September 2025 www.yorkbookfair.com The UK's largest rare & secondhand book fair. Organised by the PBFA.
Simon Beattie @simon-beattie.bsky.social Antiquarian bookseller, literary translator, choral composer. New album here: https://www.orchidclassics.com/releases/orc100398-the-world-to-me/