David Clifford
@david52.bsky.social
Archivist with interests in metadata, cataloguing, marketing, and heritage. Also loves cats. 🐈⬛ 🇺🇦
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Winter, Edvard Munch, 1899.
January 7, 2026 at 7:51 AM
Winter, Edvard Munch, 1899.
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'Snow effect, Damvillers.' (1882)
Since the earliest days of his career, Jules Bastien-Lepage had been fascinated with the way that snow transforms a familiar landscape, softening forms, reflecting light, and unifying the landscape in tone and texture. An exquisite picture.
Since the earliest days of his career, Jules Bastien-Lepage had been fascinated with the way that snow transforms a familiar landscape, softening forms, reflecting light, and unifying the landscape in tone and texture. An exquisite picture.
January 5, 2026 at 5:25 PM
'Snow effect, Damvillers.' (1882)
Since the earliest days of his career, Jules Bastien-Lepage had been fascinated with the way that snow transforms a familiar landscape, softening forms, reflecting light, and unifying the landscape in tone and texture. An exquisite picture.
Since the earliest days of his career, Jules Bastien-Lepage had been fascinated with the way that snow transforms a familiar landscape, softening forms, reflecting light, and unifying the landscape in tone and texture. An exquisite picture.
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Are you a PG research student based outside of London? Did you know that you may be eligible for a bursary of up to £500 to take one of our short courses in 2026? Find out more on our IHR Research Training and Short Courses page: www.history.ac.uk/study-traini... Applications open until 31 Jan 2026
Research Training and Short Courses
The IHR offers a wide range of training courses for historians at all career stages, from digital research and oral history to archives and publishing.
www.history.ac.uk
January 5, 2026 at 12:01 PM
Are you a PG research student based outside of London? Did you know that you may be eligible for a bursary of up to £500 to take one of our short courses in 2026? Find out more on our IHR Research Training and Short Courses page: www.history.ac.uk/study-traini... Applications open until 31 Jan 2026
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'Ice Hockey.' The 1920s witnessed the height of Laura Knight’s career, as scenes depicting Cornwall and the Diaghilev Ballet gained popularity among the picture-buying public. This work was painted in 1927 while Knight was recovering from a broken ankle.
January 4, 2026 at 1:18 PM
'Ice Hockey.' The 1920s witnessed the height of Laura Knight’s career, as scenes depicting Cornwall and the Diaghilev Ballet gained popularity among the picture-buying public. This work was painted in 1927 while Knight was recovering from a broken ankle.
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The power of ephemera! These things will have been mass-produced to be disposable, thousands manufactured and tossed out straight away; I suspect many will be the only surviving example. Everyday "rubbish" becomes a time-capsule if you just wait long enough.
A collection of more than 1,100 napkins are being preserved in perpetuity alongside documents from the Founding Fathers and tomes dating to the 15th century.
The collection offers a window into decades of American history and social change.
The collection offers a window into decades of American history and social change.
A Virginia woman’s epic paper napkin collection is being preserved
Her collection of more than 1,000 napkins, which the Library of Virginia is keeping safe, includes a series from the Pentagon that warns of threats.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 4, 2026 at 11:31 AM
The power of ephemera! These things will have been mass-produced to be disposable, thousands manufactured and tossed out straight away; I suspect many will be the only surviving example. Everyday "rubbish" becomes a time-capsule if you just wait long enough.
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In this painting from the 1920s, Douglas Percy Bliss has used beautifully sequenced low tones to create a feeling of unease. The picture depicts Over Palce which was situated under the railway off Newport Street in Vauxhall. It was destroyed in the Blitz during WW2.
January 3, 2026 at 9:51 PM
In this painting from the 1920s, Douglas Percy Bliss has used beautifully sequenced low tones to create a feeling of unease. The picture depicts Over Palce which was situated under the railway off Newport Street in Vauxhall. It was destroyed in the Blitz during WW2.
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Looking to boost your historical research skills in 2026? Check out our range of research training and short courses. More coming in Term 3!
www.history.ac.uk/study-traini...
www.history.ac.uk/study-traini...
Research Training and Short Courses
The IHR offers a wide range of training courses for historians at all career stages, from digital research and oral history to archives and publishing.
www.history.ac.uk
January 2, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Looking to boost your historical research skills in 2026? Check out our range of research training and short courses. More coming in Term 3!
www.history.ac.uk/study-traini...
www.history.ac.uk/study-traini...
My final cappacuino of the year as I await the train departure down to the New Forest.
December 31, 2025 at 10:05 AM
My final cappacuino of the year as I await the train departure down to the New Forest.
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Give this a go, it’s good fun & you discover pictures you haven’t seen before!
Spare time during Twixmas? Ever dreamed of curating your own exhibition with the UK's art collection? 🖼️
#CurateYourOwn online showcase of artworks with our Curations tool 👉 https://artuk.org/discover/curations
#CurateYourOwn online showcase of artworks with our Curations tool 👉 https://artuk.org/discover/curations
December 28, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Give this a go, it’s good fun & you discover pictures you haven’t seen before!
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Peder Krøyer first visited Skagen at the northernmost point of Denmark
in 1882 and became captivated by the light and the landscape. One of the distinguishing features of his paintings (this is 1908) is that moment when the sky is illuminated by two sources of natural light.
in 1882 and became captivated by the light and the landscape. One of the distinguishing features of his paintings (this is 1908) is that moment when the sky is illuminated by two sources of natural light.
December 28, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Peder Krøyer first visited Skagen at the northernmost point of Denmark
in 1882 and became captivated by the light and the landscape. One of the distinguishing features of his paintings (this is 1908) is that moment when the sky is illuminated by two sources of natural light.
in 1882 and became captivated by the light and the landscape. One of the distinguishing features of his paintings (this is 1908) is that moment when the sky is illuminated by two sources of natural light.
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They eat tomatoes in The Lord of the Rings movies.
Tolkien deliberately kept tomatoes out of his books, because they're a new world fruit, and wouldn't have existed in the proto-european Middle-Earth he invented. It riles me every time.
Tolkien deliberately kept tomatoes out of his books, because they're a new world fruit, and wouldn't have existed in the proto-european Middle-Earth he invented. It riles me every time.
Let’s air those grievances. I want to hear your pettiest gripes on this the holiest of days.
December 25, 2025 at 12:12 PM
They eat tomatoes in The Lord of the Rings movies.
Tolkien deliberately kept tomatoes out of his books, because they're a new world fruit, and wouldn't have existed in the proto-european Middle-Earth he invented. It riles me every time.
Tolkien deliberately kept tomatoes out of his books, because they're a new world fruit, and wouldn't have existed in the proto-european Middle-Earth he invented. It riles me every time.
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The BSBI has members & events throughout Ireland, England, Wales, Scotland & Northern Ireland & events throughout.
It’s good fun & a bit like being a plant detective.
It’s good fun & a bit like being a plant detective.
December 24, 2025 at 5:26 PM
The BSBI has members & events throughout Ireland, England, Wales, Scotland & Northern Ireland & events throughout.
It’s good fun & a bit like being a plant detective.
It’s good fun & a bit like being a plant detective.
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This year, we have retrieved over 1,500 records and objects for researchers, and welcomed over 550 people to the archives. Phew!
Read our last newsletter of 2025, now available in the 'Newsletters and Blogs' section of our website www.bartshealth.nhs.uk/barts-health...
Seasons greetings to you all!
Read our last newsletter of 2025, now available in the 'Newsletters and Blogs' section of our website www.bartshealth.nhs.uk/barts-health...
Seasons greetings to you all!
December 23, 2025 at 12:19 PM
This year, we have retrieved over 1,500 records and objects for researchers, and welcomed over 550 people to the archives. Phew!
Read our last newsletter of 2025, now available in the 'Newsletters and Blogs' section of our website www.bartshealth.nhs.uk/barts-health...
Seasons greetings to you all!
Read our last newsletter of 2025, now available in the 'Newsletters and Blogs' section of our website www.bartshealth.nhs.uk/barts-health...
Seasons greetings to you all!
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Looking for a New Year's resolution that is good for your mind and (relatively) easy to keep? Check out the Institute of Historical Research seminars for January 2026. Fourteen seminars in week 1 alone. Free, broad-ranging, open to the public and usually available both in person and online.
Events
Stay up to date with the upcoming events organised or hosted by the Institute of Historical Research
www.history.ac.uk
December 21, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Looking for a New Year's resolution that is good for your mind and (relatively) easy to keep? Check out the Institute of Historical Research seminars for January 2026. Fourteen seminars in week 1 alone. Free, broad-ranging, open to the public and usually available both in person and online.
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my son has been fishing and dinner prep is driving Finn crazy
December 21, 2025 at 11:21 AM
my son has been fishing and dinner prep is driving Finn crazy
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Rachel Edwards explores how to apply trauma-informed principles to content design: safety, trust, choice, collaboration, empowerment and cultural consideration. Essential reading for anyone creating content for vulnerable users.
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December 21, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Rachel Edwards explores how to apply trauma-informed principles to content design: safety, trust, choice, collaboration, empowerment and cultural consideration. Essential reading for anyone creating content for vulnerable users.
buff.ly/YOKSLS8
buff.ly/YOKSLS8
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'Farm on a Hillside,' (1914) is a superb piece of pictorial design by John Nash. He typically used trees to articulate space and unify a painting in an overall pattern; the clarity of drawing and controlled use of colour add to this painting's appeal.
December 19, 2025 at 3:08 PM
'Farm on a Hillside,' (1914) is a superb piece of pictorial design by John Nash. He typically used trees to articulate space and unify a painting in an overall pattern; the clarity of drawing and controlled use of colour add to this painting's appeal.
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This author introduces a distinction I had not seen before: languages you can speak, and languages you can order food in. I like this. I can confidently order food in Czech and Italian. Maybe even in French, who knows. www.babbel.com/en/magazine/...
20 Vitally Important Austrian German Words
All German languages are not alike. Here are 20 commonly used Austrian German words and how to use them in everyday Austrian speech.
www.babbel.com
December 18, 2025 at 11:28 AM
This author introduces a distinction I had not seen before: languages you can speak, and languages you can order food in. I like this. I can confidently order food in Czech and Italian. Maybe even in French, who knows. www.babbel.com/en/magazine/...
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Norman Blamey's 'Jumble Sale,' typifies his intelligent precision rather emotional swagger at capturing a familiar scene. The sale will have been at St Pancras Old Church hall in London. The church is worth a visit if only to view the handsome campanile.
December 18, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Norman Blamey's 'Jumble Sale,' typifies his intelligent precision rather emotional swagger at capturing a familiar scene. The sale will have been at St Pancras Old Church hall in London. The church is worth a visit if only to view the handsome campanile.
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Third part of my review of the year, a few things what I wrote, starting with the one that was the most fun to do, what Brussels really thinks of the UK - when it does... have a feeling I'll be referring to this one a few more times next year... encompass-europe.com/comment/ever...
Everything Brussels really thinks about the UK
Mostly, the Brussels bubble does not consider the UK too much. That rather amorphous group of those working in and around the institutions whether for government or other organisations, that…
encompass-europe.com
December 18, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Third part of my review of the year, a few things what I wrote, starting with the one that was the most fun to do, what Brussels really thinks of the UK - when it does... have a feeling I'll be referring to this one a few more times next year... encompass-europe.com/comment/ever...
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Opinions | Championing photography through local networks 📸
Partnerships are vital for Photoworks and its work with communities, writes Juliette Buss.
Partnerships are vital for Photoworks and its work with communities, writes Juliette Buss.
Championing photography through local networks - Museums Association
Partnerships are vital for Photoworks and its work with communities, writes Juliette Buss
www.museumsassociation.org
December 18, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Opinions | Championing photography through local networks 📸
Partnerships are vital for Photoworks and its work with communities, writes Juliette Buss.
Partnerships are vital for Photoworks and its work with communities, writes Juliette Buss.
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We’re excited to share our new main catalogue, making it easier for you to find and request the majority of our published collection. We’ve also launched an interim version of our Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue. Find out how to start searching and requesting on our website bit.ly/BLNewCatalogues
December 15, 2025 at 3:00 PM
We’re excited to share our new main catalogue, making it easier for you to find and request the majority of our published collection. We’ve also launched an interim version of our Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue. Find out how to start searching and requesting on our website bit.ly/BLNewCatalogues
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George Villiers, 1st Duke of Buckingham, looking just insanely dashing as painted by Paul van Somer. Today is his day.
December 18, 2025 at 2:48 PM
George Villiers, 1st Duke of Buckingham, looking just insanely dashing as painted by Paul van Somer. Today is his day.
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An early Christmas present for all you Court of Requests fans. *All* the calendared Elizabethan proceedings [TNA REQ 2/26-294], over 20,000 items in total, are now searchable on The National Archives' online catalogue. Ho ho ho 🎄 discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/browse/r/h/C...
Browse records of other archives | The National Archives
The official archive of the UK government. Our vision is to lead and transform information management, guarantee the survival of today's information for tomorrow and bring history to life for everyone...
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December 7, 2025 at 12:49 PM
An early Christmas present for all you Court of Requests fans. *All* the calendared Elizabethan proceedings [TNA REQ 2/26-294], over 20,000 items in total, are now searchable on The National Archives' online catalogue. Ho ho ho 🎄 discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/browse/r/h/C...