ARA Conference
Welcome to ARA Conference: the lead event in the UK & Ireland for archives, conservation, digital preservation and records management.
Join us in Bristol for #ARA2025
@sampscaroline.bsky.social
Consultant archivist, Chair of Trustees: Archives West Midlands . Coventry City supporter. Interested in the natural world, astronomy, butterflies and moths. Trying to work out what I can do about climate emergency.
@aracymruwales.bsky.social
Official account for the Archives and Records Association Wales. Supporting and promoting archives and archives professionals in Wales 🏴 Part of @araukie.bsky.social #ExploreWelshArchives #ARACymru
@northeastmuseums.bsky.social
Art and heritage at the heart of North East England. 12 museums and galleries for you to enjoy. (Formerly known as Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums) northeastmuseums.org.uk
@sainsburyarchive.bsky.social
The Sainsbury Archive documents the history of Sainsbury's from its foundation in Drury Lane in 1869 to now. Visit us at London Museum Docklands
@salfordzinelibrary.bsky.social
Salford Zine Library is a unique archive of self published materials currently housed at Clifford Whitworth Library, Salford University. https://salfordzinelibrary.co.uk/
@ducollections.bsky.social
Collections from @durham-university.bsky.social museums, art collection, biosciences, archives and special collections. Not monitored 24/7. @dulib.bsky.social https://linktr.ee/DUCollections
@historyofads.bsky.social
The History of Advertising Trust - the largest archive of UK advertising in the world. Search our catalogue: http://bit.ly/2xQLOAN
@magdlibandarch.bsky.social
Magdalen College, Oxford has a large circulating library, a significant early printed & manuscript books collection, and an extensive archive.
@corklgbtarchive.bsky.social
Gathering, digitizating, and sharing the rich history of Cork's LGBTQ+ communities 🏳️🌈 https://CorkLGBTArchive.com
@uofglasgowasc.bsky.social
Collecting since 1451, Archives and Special Collections @UofGlasgow, part of @UofGLibrary. Always inspiring people with our collections. #UofGASC
@bishopsgateinst.bsky.social
Proudly independent since 1895. Dive into our archives and learn with us online. https://www.bishopsgate.org.uk/
@gpadmoreinstitute.bsky.social
Archive in North London co-founded by John La Rose and Sarah White among others. Testimony to the activism, creativity and resilience of members of the Caribbean, Asian, African communities of the UK and abroad. https://linktr.ee/thegpi
@arascot.bsky.social
The Scottish section of @araukie.bsky.social Comann na Tasglannan is Clàraidhean na h-Alba.
@aowensarchive.bsky.social
Opening 2025, a new public resource dedicated to the Scottish writer Agnes Owens. This archive is housed within agrayarchive.bsky.social
@ncllibspeccoll.bsky.social
Newcastle University Special Collections & Archives is an Accredited Archive Service, home to Newcastle University's archive and rare book collections. Find out more: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/library/special-collections/
@catalystarchives.bsky.social
Museum of the Chemical Industry in Widnes, Cheshire and home of the Imperial Chemical Industries (ICI) archives - well, some of them at least ... and much more From Judith Wilde @heyjudewilde.bsky.social and Charlie Linton @charlie-linton.bsky.social
@jcnarchives.bsky.social
The Jane Cameron National Archives are the National Archives of the Falkland Islands, ensuring the long-term survival and easy accessibility of all those records most important to the history and administration of the Islands.
@britrecs.bsky.social
The British Records Association is a UK charity, working for archives since 1932.
@nlireland.bsky.social
Sharing Ireland's stories through our unique collections/ Ag roinnt scéal na hÉireann tríd ár mbailiúcháin uathúla. Explore our collections: https://www.nli.ie/collections/our-collections
@itmadublin.bsky.social
ITMA is home to the largest, most comprehensive collection of Irish traditional music, song, and dance in the world.
@astrolibrarian.bsky.social
We look after the astronomy and geophysics collections in the library and archive of the Royal Astronomical Society. https://ras.ac.uk/library
@orkneylibrary.bsky.social
Books and Archives since 1683. Website: orkneylibrary.org.uk Linktree: linktr.ee/orkneylibrary
@bexleyarchives.bsky.social
Bexley Local Studies and Archive Centre holds historic materials for the London Borough of Bexley
@salisbury-history.bsky.social
Caring and sharing the archives and historical collections at Salisbury District Hospital salisburyhealthcarehistory.uk
@antiquaries.bsky.social
Based in the heart of London, we are the centre of antiquarian learning, discovery and community. As a royal learned society, our Fellows have been inspiring scholarship, debate and research for over 300 years. We also own Kelmscott Manor, Oxfordshire.
@massobsarchive.bsky.social
An archive of everyday thought, feeling and opinion in the UK. Based at The Keep in East Sussex. Find out more at massobs.org.uk Write for the archive: https://massobs.org.uk/the-archive/write-for-the-archive/
@bucksarchives.bsky.social
The archives and local studies library for the historic county of Buckinghamshire, and the home of Buckinghamshire History Festival. Website: buckinghamshire.gov.uk/culture-and-tourism/archives/
@dundeecityarchives.bsky.social
Official account of Dundee City Archives, part of Dundee City Council (@dundeecitycouncil.bsky.social). Email archives@dundeecity.gov.uk to book. For info on visiting and more see https://linktr.ee/DundeeCityArchives
@rcnlibraries.bsky.social
The RCN (@rcn.org.uk) Library and Museum is Europe’s largest nursing resource for practice and history. Use our services online or visit our libraries, exhibitions and events in person. www.rcn.org.uk/library Online|Belfast|Cardiff|Edinburgh|London
@nlandarchives.bsky.social
Accredited archives for the county of Northumberland and Diocese of Newcastle. Housed at Woodhorn, near Ashington, and at Berwick Library. northumberlandarchives.com
@ciliprarebooks.bsky.social
@derbyshiredro.bsky.social
Free access to 900 years of history - Derbyshire, Britain and beyond: books, archives, maps, prints and photographs. Explore online or visit us in Matlock. Website: www.derbyshire.gov.uk/recordoffice
@physiciansgallery.bsky.social
A free museum and library exploring the science and humanity of medicine at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh Sign up to our newsletter www.rcpe.ac.uk/newsletter
@amarc.bsky.social
The Association for Manuscripts and Archives in Research Collections - promoting the study, accessibility and preservation of manuscripts and archives https://amarcsite.wordpress.com/
@religiousarcgrp.bsky.social
The Religious Archives Group (RAG) is a voluntary organization supporting the archives of all faith communities in the UK, including those of secularist organizations. https://religiousarchivesgroup.org.uk
@unistirarchives.bsky.social
News, events and activities related to the collections held in the University of Stirling Archives. Find out more at: https://libguides.stir.ac.uk/archives
@msp-archive.bsky.social
Military Service Pensions Archive. The largest collection in the Military Archives in Ireland. Director MSPA: @cecilearchives.bsky.social www.militaryarchives.ie www.militarypensions.wordpress.com
@thenmct.bsky.social
We give grants for manuscript conservation projects and are the the only UK charity focusing solely on supporting manuscript conservation in non-national GLAMs
@nhmlibraryarchives.bsky.social
One of the finest collections of natural history literature, art and online resources. Come and research with us Tuesday - Thursday 10.00 - 16.00 (by appointment). linktr.ee/nhmlibraryarchives (Natural History Museum, London and Tring)
@designarchives.bsky.social
Award-winning archive of British & international industrial & communication design designarchives@brighton.ac.uk https://blogs.brighton.ac.uk/brightondesignarchives/ https://linktr.ee/design_archives
@mpsheritage.bsky.social
Metropolitan Police lives and stories 1829-now. Open to researchers and visitors by appointment. Like/repost/follow≠endorsement No bio or posts, no follow back. https://t.co/f5xOlVyLoc
@rcpsgheritage.bsky.social
News, events and stories from the library, archive and museum at the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow https://heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk/ #histmed #libraries #archives #museums
@burnslibrary.bsky.social
Boston College Archives, Manuscripts and Rare Books. Irish studies, Jesuitica, British Catholic authors, Boston history, and more
@thefnl.bsky.social
Friends of the Nations’ Libraries, or FNL, awards grants for acquisitions to regional and national archives, libraries and museums. www.fnl.org.uk.
@scotsarchives.bsky.social
We provide leadership for the archives and records management sector in Scotland. Lead. Inform. Inspire. Website: https://www.scottisharchives.org.uk/
@salvarmyarchive.bsky.social
The International Heritage Centre tells the story of The Salvation Army from its origins in the 1860s to the present, both in the UK and internationally. https://www.salvationarmy.org.uk/about-us/international-heritage-centre
@whitchurchhospital.bsky.social
Whitchurch Hospital is a closed Mental Health Hospital in Cardiff 🏴 1908-2016 Used as a military hospital during both World Wars. Originally known as the Cardiff City Mental Hospital. Account run by Whitchurch Hospital Historcial Society (Est. 2009)