@dlprior.bsky.social
Formerly Head of Public Services & Outreach at UK Parliamentary Archives. A Vice-President and trustee of @britrecs.bsky.social and a volunteer @cromwellmuseum.bsky.social. Researching Clive of India and the East India Company. Views my own.
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Do you enjoy public speaking and engaging children and young people with history? Join our enthusiastic team of Learning Volunteers! Find out more here: www.cromwellmuseum.org/volunteer-wi...
November 25, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Do you enjoy public speaking and engaging children and young people with history? Join our enthusiastic team of Learning Volunteers! Find out more here: www.cromwellmuseum.org/volunteer-wi...
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On Wednesday 3 December we have a very special evening event, with a rare showing of the iconic 1981 drama 'A last visitor for Mr Hugh Peter' based on the last night of the regicide and preacher, introduced by historian @johnwrees.bsky.social. Details at: www.cromwellmuseum.org/events/a-las...
November 19, 2025 at 10:31 AM
On Wednesday 3 December we have a very special evening event, with a rare showing of the iconic 1981 drama 'A last visitor for Mr Hugh Peter' based on the last night of the regicide and preacher, introduced by historian @johnwrees.bsky.social. Details at: www.cromwellmuseum.org/events/a-las...
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This Thursday sees the second of our online lectures, with Edward Davis giving a different perspective from his new biography on the military career of the Second Earl of Manchester during the Civil Wars. More details at: www.cromwellmuseum.org/events/cromw...
November 17, 2025 at 3:09 PM
This Thursday sees the second of our online lectures, with Edward Davis giving a different perspective from his new biography on the military career of the Second Earl of Manchester during the Civil Wars. More details at: www.cromwellmuseum.org/events/cromw...
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Our new exhibit 'Stitching the Nation: Fashion in Times of Turmoil' is now open, looking at how what we wore was affected by the turmoil of the mid-1600s. It includes rare surviving items kindly loaned to us - more details at: cromwellmuseum.org/events/stitc...
November 7, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Our new exhibit 'Stitching the Nation: Fashion in Times of Turmoil' is now open, looking at how what we wore was affected by the turmoil of the mid-1600s. It includes rare surviving items kindly loaned to us - more details at: cromwellmuseum.org/events/stitc...
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This Sunday, step into the role of King Charles I or Sir Thomas Fairfax and lead your army to victory... ⚔️ Join us at Huntingdon Town Hall between 11am - 4pm on Sunday 2 November and take part in a Battle of Naseby table top war game, created by two of our talented volunteers.
October 29, 2025 at 12:06 PM
This Sunday, step into the role of King Charles I or Sir Thomas Fairfax and lead your army to victory... ⚔️ Join us at Huntingdon Town Hall between 11am - 4pm on Sunday 2 November and take part in a Battle of Naseby table top war game, created by two of our talented volunteers.
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Tickets are now on sale for our autumn online lecture series. Four top historians on aspects of the 1600s, including a forgotten general, a dashing cavalier, slavery in 1600s art and Cromwell in the movies. Talks are recorded for ticket holders too! www.cromwellmuseum.org/events/cromw...
October 19, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Tickets are now on sale for our autumn online lecture series. Four top historians on aspects of the 1600s, including a forgotten general, a dashing cavalier, slavery in 1600s art and Cromwell in the movies. Talks are recorded for ticket holders too! www.cromwellmuseum.org/events/cromw...
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Our October temporary exhibit showcases new acquisitions to our collections, including a 1660 account of the trial of the regicides, the Ireton family's Bible and this curious 1643 map of Huntingdonshire - complete with distances! More details at: www.cromwellmuseum.org/events/new-a...
October 11, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Our October temporary exhibit showcases new acquisitions to our collections, including a 1660 account of the trial of the regicides, the Ireton family's Bible and this curious 1643 map of Huntingdonshire - complete with distances! More details at: www.cromwellmuseum.org/events/new-a...
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Today we are celebrating #Railway200, as 200 years ago, #OTD 1825, the Stockton & Darlington Railway opened.
To mark this milestone, we thought we’d look at some of the ways Parliament and the railways have intersected in the last 200 years: (🧵 1/6)
@victoriancommons.bsky.social
To mark this milestone, we thought we’d look at some of the ways Parliament and the railways have intersected in the last 200 years: (🧵 1/6)
@victoriancommons.bsky.social
September 27, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Today we are celebrating #Railway200, as 200 years ago, #OTD 1825, the Stockton & Darlington Railway opened.
To mark this milestone, we thought we’d look at some of the ways Parliament and the railways have intersected in the last 200 years: (🧵 1/6)
@victoriancommons.bsky.social
To mark this milestone, we thought we’d look at some of the ways Parliament and the railways have intersected in the last 200 years: (🧵 1/6)
@victoriancommons.bsky.social
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🎟️ Book your ticket for our conference 'Safeguarding Future History: Meeting the Challenge of Records at Risk' on November 4th in London.
Join us for insights from academics, funders, and representatives from The National Archives and British Council.
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Join us for insights from academics, funders, and representatives from The National Archives and British Council.
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Safeguarding Future History: Meeting the Challenge of Records at Risk
Join the BRA as we examine past, present and future risk to UK archives and discuss preservation strategies for the 21st century
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October 6, 2025 at 7:46 AM
🎟️ Book your ticket for our conference 'Safeguarding Future History: Meeting the Challenge of Records at Risk' on November 4th in London.
Join us for insights from academics, funders, and representatives from The National Archives and British Council.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/safeguardi...
Join us for insights from academics, funders, and representatives from The National Archives and British Council.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/safeguardi...
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We're delighted to have received funding from @artscouncilengland.bsky.social and @dcmsgovuk.bsky.social as part of the latest round of Museum Resilience Funding. This will not only help support our existing activity but develop new programmes over the coming months! www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Museums in East of England get over £2m in government funding
The museums minister says the money will help preserve jobs at heritage attractions.
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October 8, 2025 at 8:11 AM
We're delighted to have received funding from @artscouncilengland.bsky.social and @dcmsgovuk.bsky.social as part of the latest round of Museum Resilience Funding. This will not only help support our existing activity but develop new programmes over the coming months! www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Last chance to see our current exhibit, which tells the story of the battle that changed British history! Exhibit finishes on 5 October, so don't miss out! Discover more at: cromwellmuseum.org/events/cromw...
September 18, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Last chance to see our current exhibit, which tells the story of the battle that changed British history! Exhibit finishes on 5 October, so don't miss out! Discover more at: cromwellmuseum.org/events/cromw...
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Support our work by becoming a member for just £25. In return, get access to a quarterly newsletter, invitations to exclusive events, and a discount on event tickets and in our shop. Find out more and become a member here: shop.cromwellmuseum.org/products/cro...
September 4, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Support our work by becoming a member for just £25. In return, get access to a quarterly newsletter, invitations to exclusive events, and a discount on event tickets and in our shop. Find out more and become a member here: shop.cromwellmuseum.org/products/cro...
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Join us next Tuesday evening, 26 August, for one of our popular guided walks exploring 17th century Huntingdon, including royal visits, a Civil War battle, witch trials, Pepys and (of course) the Cromwell family. More details and bookings at: www.cromwellmuseum.org/events/cromw...
August 21, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Join us next Tuesday evening, 26 August, for one of our popular guided walks exploring 17th century Huntingdon, including royal visits, a Civil War battle, witch trials, Pepys and (of course) the Cromwell family. More details and bookings at: www.cromwellmuseum.org/events/cromw...
Nice afternoon exploring the history of Boston Manor House Brentford and the exhibition My Country is My Home: The Polish Community in the United Kingdom
August 16, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Nice afternoon exploring the history of Boston Manor House Brentford and the exhibition My Country is My Home: The Polish Community in the United Kingdom
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Join us this Sunday to meet a couple of Civil War soldiers and try your hand at commanding an army at the battle of Naseby with our have-a-go game! More details at: www.cromwellmuseum.org/events/filte...
August 7, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Join us this Sunday to meet a couple of Civil War soldiers and try your hand at commanding an army at the battle of Naseby with our have-a-go game! More details at: www.cromwellmuseum.org/events/filte...
Some fascinating exhibits in Unearthed: power of gardening @britishlibrary.bsky.social including drawing by John Evelyn of gardening tools
July 31, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Some fascinating exhibits in Unearthed: power of gardening @britishlibrary.bsky.social including drawing by John Evelyn of gardening tools
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Step into a world torn apart by civil war and the fall of a king. If you're ready for a gripping journey through one of the most turbulent chapters in history, our Visitor Assistant recommends Jonathan Healey’s The Blazing World. Buy a copy here: shop.cromwellmuseum.org/products/the...
July 22, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Step into a world torn apart by civil war and the fall of a king. If you're ready for a gripping journey through one of the most turbulent chapters in history, our Visitor Assistant recommends Jonathan Healey’s The Blazing World. Buy a copy here: shop.cromwellmuseum.org/products/the...
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As part of this year's @Huntshistfest, we have a special tour of the Museum with our Curator on the evening of 16 July. This includes the chance to see and even handle some items from the collection! More details at: www.cromwellmuseum.org/events/cromw...
July 2, 2025 at 8:55 AM
As part of this year's @Huntshistfest, we have a special tour of the Museum with our Curator on the evening of 16 July. This includes the chance to see and even handle some items from the collection! More details at: www.cromwellmuseum.org/events/cromw...
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Another fantastic round of papers at this morning’s #WarrenHastings conference.
Jocelyn Harris’ discussion of the link between Jane Austen and Warren Hastings - and whether he was the inspiration for Col Brandon.
Martyn Powell’s paper on the career and political writings of Richard Sheridan.
Jocelyn Harris’ discussion of the link between Jane Austen and Warren Hastings - and whether he was the inspiration for Col Brandon.
Martyn Powell’s paper on the career and political writings of Richard Sheridan.
July 4, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Another fantastic round of papers at this morning’s #WarrenHastings conference.
Jocelyn Harris’ discussion of the link between Jane Austen and Warren Hastings - and whether he was the inspiration for Col Brandon.
Martyn Powell’s paper on the career and political writings of Richard Sheridan.
Jocelyn Harris’ discussion of the link between Jane Austen and Warren Hastings - and whether he was the inspiration for Col Brandon.
Martyn Powell’s paper on the career and political writings of Richard Sheridan.
Delighted to have had the opportunity today to contribute a paper comparing Clive and Hastings to this conference. Looking forward to day 2 tomorrow
There is still time to sign up for the Impeachment of Warren Hastings conference.
3-4 July - Worcester, UK
Organised by @histparl.bsky.social @georgianlords.bsky.social & Uni of Worcester.
Sponsored by @pastandpresent.bsky.social & @parlhistjournal.bsky.social
Keynote: Dame Linda Colley
3-4 July - Worcester, UK
Organised by @histparl.bsky.social @georgianlords.bsky.social & Uni of Worcester.
Sponsored by @pastandpresent.bsky.social & @parlhistjournal.bsky.social
Keynote: Dame Linda Colley
July 3, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Delighted to have had the opportunity today to contribute a paper comparing Clive and Hastings to this conference. Looking forward to day 2 tomorrow
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#OnThisDay 26 June 1657 Oliver Cromwell's second installation as Lord Protector was held at Westminster Hall, under the revised constitution in a ceremony reminiscent of a royal coronation. This ceremonial sword in our collection was worn by Cromwell that day. #17thCentury #OTD
June 26, 2025 at 8:25 AM
#OnThisDay 26 June 1657 Oliver Cromwell's second installation as Lord Protector was held at Westminster Hall, under the revised constitution in a ceremony reminiscent of a royal coronation. This ceremonial sword in our collection was worn by Cromwell that day. #17thCentury #OTD
After rail chaos yesterday finally got to National Gallery Siena exhibition this afternoon. The reunited Duccio panels were particularly moving.
June 22, 2025 at 8:37 PM
After rail chaos yesterday finally got to National Gallery Siena exhibition this afternoon. The reunited Duccio panels were particularly moving.
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In the week of the 380th aniversary of the Battle of Naseby, this month's YouTube video is a redux of our animation of the battle, using an original plan of the battle produced in 1647. You can watch this dramatic story brought to life at: www.youtube.com/watch?v=WA4L...
Battle of Naseby Animation
YouTube video by Cromwell Museum
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June 20, 2025 at 8:46 AM
In the week of the 380th aniversary of the Battle of Naseby, this month's YouTube video is a redux of our animation of the battle, using an original plan of the battle produced in 1647. You can watch this dramatic story brought to life at: www.youtube.com/watch?v=WA4L...
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Further dates are available for Basic Archive Skills Training Days. Details of those events, and further Training Days as they are announced, may be found on our Eventbrite page www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/archive-sk...
Archive Skills Training (from the BRA)
The British Records Association (BRA) is a charity which aims to promote the preservation, understanding, accessibility and study of our recorded heritage for the public benefit. In early 2025, to fur...
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June 11, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Further dates are available for Basic Archive Skills Training Days. Details of those events, and further Training Days as they are announced, may be found on our Eventbrite page www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/archive-sk...
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Today is my last day working in the Parliamentary Archives after nearly 25 years! I am v grateful to colleagues for many cards and gifts. I have a shiny new website to support next phase of life www.maritakayanagi.com
June 13, 2025 at 7:49 AM
Today is my last day working in the Parliamentary Archives after nearly 25 years! I am v grateful to colleagues for many cards and gifts. I have a shiny new website to support next phase of life www.maritakayanagi.com