Social History Curators Group

We are pleased to announce an open call for submissions to the 2026 editions of the Social History Curators Group journal and conference, under the theme of ‘The Long March - Strikes, Protests and Riots Through History’.

Full call for submissions: docs.google.com/document/d/1...

Our final speaker of #SHCG2025 is Aaakanksha Tated, using the partition of India: Pakistan as a case study of engagement in museums dealing with difficult pasts.

Onwards to @stalbansmuseums.bsky.social and its fostering of long-term community-group relationships. #SHCG2025

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Thank you for inviting us to speak today! 🙂

Next Roman Sebastyański, a Doctoral Researcher at the University of The West of Scotland takes us (metaphorically) to the Gdansk Shipyard in Poland. #SHCG2025

Our second section is 'Programming Community: Creative Health Practices in London’s Art Sector'

We begin day two of #SHCG2025 with @vmillar.bsky.social from National Museums Northern Ireland and Jonathan Mattison and David Cargo from the Museum of Orange History on reawakening the Hand and Pen Orange Hall at @ulsterfolkmuseum.org (www.ulsterfolkmuseum.org/stories/hand...).

We're finishing up day one of #SHCG2025 with a talk on the Lascar Heritage project by Glasgow Life Museums, begun in 2021, followed by a Q&A.

Our penultimate session looks at the Derby Yaadaañ Archive Project on the South Asian diaspora by @derbymuseums.bsky.social and @derbyshiredro.bsky.social. #SHCG2025

Drumroll please for our #SHCG2025 keynote session, 'Curating Communities : What Are We Really Asking?', looking at moving beyond the guest : host museum : community relationships, with representatives from @nationaltrust.org.uk, The National Archives and two freelancers.

Next up, three of the team at @ucllccos.bsky.social 's Petrie Museum on twenty years of its interactions with Sudan's past and present. #SHCG2025

Kicking off #SHCG2025 with Shakshi Singh taking us through the past, present and future of the Pankhurst Centre and its shift from activist hub to museum. #womenshistory

SHCG Conference 2025: Curating Communities Join us at the SHCG Conference 2025 to learn about curating community through case studies, presentations and plenty of time for questions!

Today's the day! Join us at 1pm today for day 1 of our annual conference, this year on Curating Communities - tickets still available at www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/shcg-confe... and don't forget to hashtag us! #SHCG2025

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There has never been a more critical time to be doing our vital and impactful work, and in these tough times we must turn to our friends and allies for help.

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This conference on C19 museums will be brilliant. Please submit your proposals that expand the field beyond the nationals and London-centrism - regional museums, international/colonial networks, mechanics’ institute collections etc etc. Deadline 12 July.

Only a week to go! #FridayMotivation #FridayFeeling #FriYay #trustees

SHCG Conference 2025: Curating Communities Join us at the SHCG Conference 2025 to learn about curating community through case studies, presentations and plenty of time for questions!

Our conference keynote on 23rd June (#SHCG2025) will explore community collaborations with colonial collections, with panellists from @nationaltrust.org.uk , National Archives and elsewhere. Book now via

SHCG Conference 2025: Curating Communities Join us at the SHCG Conference 2025 to learn about curating community through case studies, presentations and plenty of time for questions!

Day 2 of our 2025 conference on Curating Communities (#SHCG2025) is exactly one week away! Speakers will include @vmillar.bsky.social‬ from National Museums Northern Ireland and Catherine Newley from @stalbansmuseums.bsky.social‬ & we'll travel virtually from Gdansk to India & Pakistan. Book at

SHCG Conference 2025: Curating Communities Join us at the SHCG Conference 2025 to learn about curating community through case studies, presentations and plenty of time for questions!

Less than a week to go before day one of our 2025 Conference (#SHCG2025), this year on Curating Communities. We'll have speakers from Queen's University Belfast, @uclpetriemuseum.bsky.social‬ , @derbymuseums.bsky.social‬ and Glasgow Life Museums. Book here!

Lascars – Forgotten Seafarers: brought to life — Greater Govanhill Unveiling the untold story of the lascar sailors, Glasgow Museums' latest exhibition immerses visitors in the seafaring legacy of South Asian men who shaped Britain's maritime past. Through a communit...

A new community-led project tracing 'Scotland's Lascar Heritage' to the forefront has made a new home in Glasgow's Riverside Museum. The exhibition highlights the South-East Asian seafarers huge contribution to British maritime history.

www.greatergovanhill.com/latest/lasca...

The application pack for our trustee roles is here - deadline 23:59, Friday 27th June. Do email or message us if you have any questions!
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Nominations to join the Social History Curators Group (SHCG) Committee are now open! | Amy Foulds Nominations to join the Social History Curators Group (SHCG) Committee are now open! I've had a fabulous time over the last four years, and now it could be your turn! Have you been inspired by re...

Thinking of applying to be one of our Trustees‽ More details here:

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SHCG Conference 2025: Curating Communities Join us at the SHCG Conference 2025 to learn about curating community through case studies, presentations and plenty of time for questions!

Less than a month to go before our 2025 conference! Join us for two online afternoons of inspiring and diverse sessions on working with and for communities. #CuratingCommunities
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/shcg-confe...

2025 Conference and Journal Call for Submissions Call for Journal and Conference Submissions We are pleased to announce an open call for submissions to the 2025 editions of the SHCG journal and conference, under the theme of ‘Curating Communities’....

Less than one week to go!

Curating Communities

Don't forget to submit your proposal for a workshop, presentation, case study or panel for our 2025 Conference, or an abstract for our 2025 Journal by 23rd February.

You don't need to be an SHCG member or a curator!

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Leeds Abbey House Museum saved from closure Abbey House Museum will now stay open as the council withdraws plans to close it to save money.

We're thrilled Abbey House Museum will now remain open. SHCG joined the campaign and lobbied the council leader on behalf of our members - advocacy is a key part of our activity.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article....

2025 Conference and Journal Call for Submissions Call for Journal and Conference Submissions We are pleased to announce an open call for submissions to the 2025 editions of the SHCG journal and conference, under the theme of ‘Curating Communities’....

Did you enjoy our Conference and Journal in 2024? Were you inspired to join in?

Well, now is your chance! The 2025 Conference and Journal submissions are now live!

Theme: Curating Communities
Deadline: Sunday 23rd Feb

docs.google.com/document/d/1...

Abbey House Museum Consultation Abbey House Museum Consultation

If you know Abbey House Museum in #Leeds but don't yet know that it's under threat of closure (to save a small sum from the hard-pressed council budget) you might like to make your views known here:
museumsandgalleries.leeds.gov.uk/pQoMAtw/abbe....
Closing date for comments: 23 January

Petition to halt Leeds museum closure gains thousands of signatures - Museums + Heritage

News | Petition to halt plans for Leeds museum closure gains thousands of signatures

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Our next committee meeting is coming up later this month, when we'll be discussing some old favourites, plus some bright shiny new things for our website and social media channels! Stay tuned!