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DMU Archives and Rare Books @dmuspecialcolls.bsky.social · 1d

It’s that #spooky time of year again 🕸️ We’re buzzing with #HalloweenCostume inspo for #FashionFriday. This look from Der Bazaar 1880-1888 is perfect for anyone planning an insect-inspired Halloween! 🎃 🐝 🎃 #SpookySeason #HalloweenCostume #Halloween2025 #fashionhistory #historicfashion

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DMU Archives and Rare Books @dmuspecialcolls.bsky.social · 2d

Getting creative with archives ✂️ Our zine-making session with #dmufashionmarketing kicked off in style this week, remixing vintage ads into something new. Can’t wait to share the finished #zines — stay tuned! #fashionhistory #dmufashion @DMUtextiles #historicfashion #fashion @dmu.ac.uk

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DMU Archives and Rare Books @dmuspecialcolls.bsky.social · 11d

#ChessTuesday insight: Krogius reminds us it’s far more valuable to reflect on our own play than to just study the board and others 🧠♟️ 1976. #ChessPsychology from the @englishchess.bsky.social Library. @richardjameschess.bsky.social ecfchess Library. #chesshistory #chessliterature #garylanechess

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Glamorgan Archives Archifau Morgannwg @glamarchives.bsky.social · 11d

Today is National Sporting Heritage Day #NSHD2025

We’re marking the occasion with a blog article - “Who said body-line?” – which explores the early days of cricket at the Penarth County School for Girls.

You can read more here bit.ly/3VIqIzE

“Who said body-line?” – The Early Days of Cricket at Penarth County School for Girls

In the year that saw the successful launch of the Glamorgan Women’s Cricket team a photograph has come to light that provides a timely reminder that cricket has long been established in Wales as a …

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DCS Heritage @dcs-heritage.bsky.social · 11d

Happy National Sporting Heritage Day! NSHD is an opportunity for clubs, associations, museums, collectors and individuals to celebrate their rich culture and heritage.

#NSHD2025

www.sportingheritage.org.uk/content/cate...

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DMU Library @librarydmu.bsky.social · 12d

🎓Get set for success this year: 6 - 10 October 🎓

If you're new to university, returning to study after a break, or studying in the UK for the first time, these workshops are for you!

For more information and to sign up, visit 👉
dmu-ac-uk.libcal.com/calendar/wor...

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DMU Archives and Rare Books @dmuspecialcolls.bsky.social · 11d

This #NSHD2025, we’re celebrating the stories stitched into the @leicestertigers.bsky.social rugby jersey collection. From local pride to global ties, each emblem carries heritage worth preserving. Read more 👉 buff.ly/ixhQCMD
#sportshistory @sportingheritage.bsky.social @icshc.bsky.social @dmu.ac.uk

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Uni of Sheffield Special Collections, Heritage and Archives @uoscollections.bsky.social · 12d

🚨The call for papers for the History and Archives in Practice 2026 conference #HAP26 is now live! 🚨

Along with @ihr.bsky.social @nationalarchives.gov.uk.web.brid.gy @royalhistsoc.org we invite you to explore 'Shaping Societies, Improving Lives: The Impact of Archives and Historical Research' ⬇️

Call for Participation | History and Archives in Practice 2026

Shaping Societies, Improving Lives: the Impact of Archives and Historical Research

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DMU Archives and Rare Books @dmuspecialcolls.bsky.social · 15d

#FashionFriday Step into 1930s–40s #fashion ads with this fab scrapbook! For #BacktoSchool, check out these kids’ socks & jumper brochures. Gender stereotyping incoming… but what do they do with 'em!? #fashionhistory #historicfashion #fashionmarketing

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DMU Archives and Rare Books @dmuspecialcolls.bsky.social · 16d

And here they all are immersing themselves in archival time travel ⏳ 😍
@dmuhistory.bsky.social students! @dmu.ac.uk @librarydmu.bsky.social
#EYAEducation @exploreyourarchive.bsky.social #archives

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DMU Archives and Rare Books @dmuspecialcolls.bsky.social · 16d

Excited to welcome our 1st class of the year with a visit from @dmuhistory.bsky.social students! We have all our faves out - medieval docs, the weird and wonderful and preservation nightmares! What's not to ❤️ @dmu.ac.uk @librarydmu.bsky.social #EYAEducation @exploreyourarchive.bsky.social #archives

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International Centre for Sports History and Culture @icshc.bsky.social · 17d

'Prestigious FIFA Master programme welcomes its latest cohort at DMU'. Full @dmu.ac.uk news story as we welcome the new FIFA Master 26th edition class to the @icshc.bsky.social for the opening Humanities of Sport module - www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/ne... #sportshistory #WhereAmbitionBegins

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Newcastle Uni Special Collections & Archives @ncllibspeccoll.bsky.social · 17d

Explore digitised manuscripts, notes & correspondence from the Peter Dickinson Archive on CollectionsCaptured.

Dickinson (1927–2015) was an award-winning poet & novelist, celebrated for his children’s books & crime fiction collectionscaptured.ncl.ac.uk/digital/coll...

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Andy Arthur💃🏰⚓🦌 Threadinburgh 🧵 @threadinburgh.scot · 16d

Look what we have here then.

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DMU Archives and Rare Books @dmuspecialcolls.bsky.social · 17d

ICYMI: From Sue Birtwhistle & Andrew Davies to Norman Wisdom, @leicscomedyfest.bsky.social & Tony Hancock. Celebrate #HeritageDay with a laugh & a period costume!? Browse our catalogue & blog: buff.ly/JtItcKo buff.ly/DCiXtLL @dmuleicester.bsky.social @librarydmu.bsky.social #comedy #TVhistory

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Orkney Library & Archive @orkneylibrary.bsky.social · 19d

Today is #HobbitDay because both Bilbo and Frodo Baggins were born on September 22nd. Normally we'd shire a hobbit pun or two but it might just feel like a tolkien gesture and we don't want to embarrass our elves. Anyway come and boromir #Tolkien books.

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International Centre for Sports History and Culture @icshc.bsky.social · 18d

'30 Years of Sports History at De Montfort University Roundtable'. NEW @sportinhistorypod.bsky.social episode now available marking the work of the @icshc.bsky.social over the past three decades in the academic study of #sportshistory shows.acast.com/sport-in-his... @dmu.ac.uk

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University of Exeter Special Collections @exeterunispeccoll.bsky.social · 18d

To accompany our 'Period Pieces' exhibition, Special Collections Assistant Lisa has written a brand-new blog post, highlighting the challenges of researching menstruation in archives and rare books.

Find it here! ➡️ specialcollections.exeter.ac.uk/2025/09/22/n...

#Archives #Exhibition #Menstruation

University of Exeter Special Collections @exeterunispeccoll.bsky.social · Jul 29

We are delighted to announce another new exhibition:

'Period Pieces: Exploring Responses to Menstruation in Archives and Rare Books'

This exhibition is free for all to visit on Level +1 of the Forum Library on the University of Exeter's Streatham Campus!

#Archives #Exhibitions #Menstruation

Display case with four shelves, featuring a range of items, including books, a student magazine, a diary, a postcard, a typescript poem, and - on the lowest shelf - an artwork about menstrual taboos created by a medical student at the University of Exeter.

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DMU Archives and Rare Books @dmuspecialcolls.bsky.social · 18d

The Story of the Dundee Chess Club (1984) for #ChessTuesday from its foundation in 1847, to its win of the Richardson Cup and a visit from Alekhine and beyond. Plus a gorge cover! From the @englishchess.bsky.social [email protected] #chesshistory #chessliterature @garylanechess

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DMU Library @librarydmu.bsky.social · 19d

Are you a student new to DMU? Library and Student Services are here to support you on your journey at university!

As part of this, we're holding welcome sessions at a range of different dates and times.

For more information and to register, visit dmu-ac-uk.libcal.com/calendar/wor...

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De Montfort University (DMU) @dmu.ac.uk · 23d

DMU students Becky Wilson and Natalia Stachowiak have returned from a fact-finding mission of a lifetime in Japan.

The pair have been studying cultural attitudes towards geological heritage as part of Charnwood Forest's @unesco.org Global Geopark bid.

Read more: ow.ly/46U850WY1yr

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DMU Archives and Rare Books @dmuspecialcolls.bsky.social · 19d

Welcome (back) to @dmu.ac.uk! 📚 Browse, explore, be inspired with us in Special Collections. For all your archives and heritage needs ⬇️
Where: Kimberlin Library 00.21

@librarydmu.bsky.social @dmuhistory.bsky.social #EYAEducation #Freshersweek #dmufreshers

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DMU Archives and Rare Books @dmuspecialcolls.bsky.social · 22d

Some gorgeous #autumn vibes from the Dame #ZandraRhodes Collection for #FashionFriday. From the glam pop collection, 2004. Is it saying 'Ballroom Blitz' or 'Open Fire' to you? #fashionhistory #dmufashion #DMUtextiles #a_stitch_in_time_13 #historicfashion #fashion

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DMU Archives and Rare Books @dmuspecialcolls.bsky.social · 24d

"Does Magna Carta mean nothing to you? Did she die in vain?" Explore the Top 10 Tony Hancock treasures on our blog: buff.ly/TV2j90o scripts, pics, & iconic hat & coat. But which will take the No. 1 spot? @dmuleicester.bsky.social @librarydmu.bsky.social #comedy @tonyhancock.bsky.social

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DMU Archives and Rare Books @dmuspecialcolls.bsky.social · 25d

'Harbinger of the Storm' is my own hyperbolic title for this pic taken at the @dmuleicester.bsky.social #Dance Festival 2009. 😍 this dynamic shot for #DanceDay. You can explore our range of dance-related collections on our catalogue: buff.ly/BedUyEo @librarydmu.bsky.social #alumni #performing arts

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