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DMU Archives and Rare Books @dmuspecialcolls.bsky.social · 8d

#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 · 8d

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 · 8d

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 · 9d

🎓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 · 8d

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 · 9d

🚨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 · 12d

#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 · 13d

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 · 13d

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 · 14d

'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 · 14d

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 · 14d

Look what we have here then.

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DMU Archives and Rare Books @dmuspecialcolls.bsky.social · 14d

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 · 16d

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 · 15d

'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 · 15d

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 · 15d

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 · 16d

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 · 20d

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 · 16d

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 · 19d

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 · 21d

"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 · 22d

'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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Newcastle Uni Special Collections & Archives @ncllibspeccoll.bsky.social · 23d

Hidden amongst Gertrude Bell's diary entries are some pressed flowers attached to each page, collected whilst travelling between 1897-1900 #discover

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Bell (Gertrude) Archive

Page 21. First page of a diary entry for Wednesday the 12th of January. Includes two pressed flowers attached to the page.

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Bodleian Libraries @bodleian.ox.ac.uk · 23d

Our medieval curator Alison Ray introduces Rawlinson Bodleian Library MS. Rawl. D. 252...a 15th Century necromancer's journal.

This manuscript contains spells written in Latin and Middle English, and would have served as a reference for a professional sorcerer.

#MedievalMonday

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