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

🎟️ 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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Museums in East of England get over £2m in government funding The museums minister says the money will help preserve jobs at heritage attractions.

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...

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...

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...

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

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

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...

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...

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.

Delighted to have had the opportunity today to contribute a paper comparing Clive and Hastings to this conference. Looking forward to day 2 tomorrow

#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.

YouTube video by Cromwell Museum Battle of Naseby Animation

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...

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...

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...

Thanks Louise

Vase of flowers, red bottle bag, variety of small gifts on a table

Bag of scones, plate of brownies, jam, clotted cream and butter on a table

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

The calendar has counted down and I will be leaving the Parliamentary Archives at the end of the week. My thanks to everyone I have worked with over the last 33 years. I have had some wonderful experiences.

We are looking for a new editorial board for our Journal 'ARCHIVES'. We welcome anyone in any stage of their career working with archives and records. More information and how to apply 👇
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Nice afternoon at this exhibition @dulwichgallery.bsky.social

Hope the Lego Suffragette standing in atrium dressed in suffragette colours of purple white and green with display stands around her in same colours

Today I am @uni-of-warwick.bsky.social celebrating the visit of Hope the Lego Suffragette from @ukparliament.parliament.uk! 🗃️

Delighted to be able to advertise an exciting conference coming up this July at the University of Worcester on the impeachment of Warren Hastings.
Please do share widely.
#HistParl #skystorians
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The CRJ Research Group at the University of Worcester & @histparl.bsky.social are convening a conference on the impeachment of Warren Hastings.

3-4 July 2025. Free to attend.

The keynote is Professor Dame Linda Colley.

Speakers from around the globe 🌍🌏

www.worcester.ac.uk/about/academ...

Vanessa Bell: A World of Form and Colour - MK Gallery This exhibition – Vanessa Bell's largest-ever solo show – provides an in-depth overview that includes drawings, paintings, ceramics and furniture.

Really enjoyed trip to MK Gallery in Milton Keynes for Vanessa Bell exhibition

mkgallery.org/event/vaness...

The new issue of archives with the text 'Issue 58,2' on a background of lilac archive files.

The new issue of Archives (@britrecs.bsky.social) is out, with work on audience engagement with a narrative non-fiction podcast series, alongside new perspectives on the brewing industry. @dlprior.bsky.social @araukie.bsky.social Browse the issue online: bit.ly/Archives58-2

Tiffany lamps in bright colours with a staircase lit with white light, part of the Centre for Women’s History displays at New York Historical Society

Marvellous day at #AHA25 - presented on #NecessaryWomen, attended thought provoking session on institutional histories and archivists, then fantastic tour by @annadanzihalp.bsky.social of Centre for Women’s History at NY Historical Society

Got the year off to a great start with the Great Mughals exhibition @ the V&A.

Photo by Simon Hill of the interior of the Cromwell Museum, Huntingdon.

Looking to get out of the house after the Christmas festivities? Looking for somewhere to take visiting relatives?
We're open today (Friday 27) and over the weekend (Saturday 28 & Sunday 29 December) 10am - 3.30pm daily and are free to visit! 😀

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