Hidden Histories of Leicester
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@chudso.bsky.social
Leicester, dogs, history, growing things, books, politics, comedy, Isle of Skye, music, archaeology, art, theatre
@colmuseums.bsky.social
We're renowned for Romans, cuckoo about clocks and wild for animals! Custodians of Colchester Castle, Hollytrees Museum and Colchester's Natural History Museum.
@museumbums.bsky.social
Callipygian statues 👍🏛🍑 'Cheeky, Witty, Funny' - The Bookseller; 'Crude' - Daily Express 🤣 (curated by @thehistoryboy.bsky.social & @jackshoulder.bsky.social) Buy our book here: www.museumbums.com
@leicsarchhissoc.bsky.social
Established in 1855 to promote the study of Leicestershire's archaeology and history, we organise lectures, research, and various publications.
@simonelliott20.bsky.social
Archaeologist, historian and broadcaster. Author of over 20 best selling and award winning books on the Classical world. Passionate about sharing my love of the ancient world on the tellybox, pods, print and guide lecturing.
@docmediacentre.bsky.social
Journalist / Founder: Doc Media Centre | Museum of Community Media (Citizenseye) | Conflict Memory Education Centre | Parallel Lives Network | Independent Heritage Network www.docmediacentre.org
@rideleicester.bsky.social
Supporting Cycling, Active Travel & Sustainable Transport in Leicester !
@tessmachling.bsky.social
Archaeologist, gold & torc researcher, chocolate artefact maker and mum. Often post about cats who aren't mine..... Views all my own 😊 She/her 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ My work on torcs & gold: https://bigbookoftorcs.com
@archaeojo.bsky.social
Engagement & Delivery Manager at the Council for British Archaeology | Manages the YAC | Co-Director of Bamburgh Research Project | Dr of Archaeology with a focus on early medieval Britain.
@clemencycooper.bsky.social
Community Participation Coordinator @CamUniMuseums | Trustee @archaeologyuk | Museum Facilitator, Engagement Practitioner, Community Archaeologist | views own
@donaeldtheunready.bsky.social
Unreadier than ever, but still Making Mercia Geat Again! Draining the fens into my hoard.
@histfest.bsky.social
The best history events and courses all year round. TICKETS TO THE EINSTEIN VENDETTA AVAILABLE NOW! https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-einstein-vendetta-thomas-harding-in-conversation-with-clare-mulley-tickets-1310820542529
@turiking.bsky.social
British & Canadian geneticist/genealogy/forensics/archaeology #DNAFamilySecrets, #RichardIII DNA gal, Television/podcast presenter. Professor of Genetics and Public Engagement in Science, Agent: http://josarsby.com
@unseenhistories.com
The Past, Fully Present. Find out about the very best new history books, read author interviews and long-form pieces by the world’s leading historians. https://www.unseenhistories.com/
@ihr.bsky.social
The Institute of Historical Research is the UK’s national home for history. Supporting historians with digital resources, library, seminars & training https://www.history.ac.uk/ Part of @sasnews.bsky.social
@archaeologyuk.bsky.social
We are a UK-wide educational charity that helps champion and promote participation in archaeology. We run the Young Archaeologists’ Clubs and the annual Festival of Archaeology. Join us to help shape the future of archaeology. https://www.archaeologyuk.org
@1972shp.bsky.social
Supporting history teachers to bring rigorous, accessible and life enhancing history into classrooms for all young people. Find out more www.schoolshistoryproject.co.uk #WeAreSHP #SHPUnderstanding #SHPCurriculumPATHS
@pittsmike.bsky.social
Award-winning writer/broadcaster Editor British Archaeology magazine 2003–23 Editor Society of Antiquaries of London e-newsletter 2015–20 President Sussex Archaeological Society https://mikepitts.wordpress.com/
@neilredfern.bsky.social
Executive Director of Council for British Archaeology. Championing all things archaeology & archaeologists. l like to wonder & be curious #OutAndAboutArchaeology #WalkingandTalkingYourWay
@rakshadigs.bsky.social
🏺Archaeologist, Broadcaster, Award winning Author #Booksky 📕. BAFTA and Equity member 🎥 President Council for British Archaeology Research Affiliate @Pitt_Rivers Agent: http://www.miradormanagement.co.uk Insta: @raksha_digs All views my own!
@midlandhistory.bsky.social
We are the principal academic journal covering the history of the English midlands, from Roman times to the twenty-first century.
@jewrywallroman.bsky.social
Jewry Wall: A real Roman experience located on the site of Leicester’s 2nd Century Bathhouse inside a Grade II listed 60’s brutalist concrete Trevor Dannatt building www.leicestermuseums.org/jewry-wall/
@georgianlords.bsky.social
The History of Parliament's House of Lords 1660-1832 section, researching the history of the Lords, Parliament and society across the 'long 18th century'. https://www.historyofparliamentonline.org/ https://historyofparliament.com/the-georgian-lords/
@histparl.bsky.social
Creating a comprehensive account of parliamentary politics in England, then the UK, from the thirteenth century to the present day. You can find us at other places, here: https://linktr.ee/historyofparliament
@merchantshallyork.org
Discover one of the finest medieval guildhalls in the world. Home to York’s entrepreneurs for 660 years and counting. Website: merchantshallyork.org
@cromwellmuseum.bsky.social
World's best collection of items on life & times of Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658), telling his story 'warts and all'. "National Museum in a Matchbox". Huntingdon, UK www.cromwellmuseum.org
@bho.bsky.social
British History Online is a digital library of primary and secondary sources for the history of the British Isles. Part of the Institute of Historical Research. https://www.british-history.ac.uk/
@stnicholasleics.bsky.social
Ancient Building | Living Faith | Inclusive Community Built in 879, St Nicholas' Church in Leicester city centre is a fully inclusive Anglican church, and among the ten oldest churches in the UK. stnicholasleicester.com
@daosborne.bsky.social
Archaeologist, Midlands4Cities PhD researcher of Bronze Age stuff @ Unis of Nottingham & Leicester. UCU & Labour member. Husband, dad to two amazing people, grandfather, vegetarian, classical music obsessive, son of Tyneside. https://daosborne.github.io/
@gtp-07.bsky.social
Public Sector Planner. (Head of Planning at Leicester currently but these views are my own). My journey: Rochdale, Newcastle, North Tyneside, Nottingham, Liverpool and Leicester.
@chloeduckworth.bsky.social
Archaeologist, lecturer, author, TV presenter. Newcastle University, Great British Dig, LBA Books. She/her.
@flintdibble.bsky.social
⛏️ Archaeologist at Cardiff University. Ancient Greek animals, food, & environment Fighting Atlantis pseudoscience 🌊🏛 2024 Ockham Award for skeptical activism Tavros is our rescue 🐈 from Knossos It's my real name | he/him www.youtube.com/@flintdibble
@vchlondon.bsky.social
Begun in 1899, the Victoria County History is an encyclopaedic record of England’s places & people. https://www.history.ac.uk/research/victoria-county-history
@histassoc.bsky.social
The Historical Association continues to support the study, teaching and enjoyment of history at all levels. We provide digital and face to face resources. Today there are approximately 50 branches around the UK. www.history.org.uk
@lynneaboutlboro.bsky.social
Life-long librarian, life-long learner, local & family historian, author, talker, & walker, aka a qualified Leicestershire tour guide specialising in Loughborough! Mother of 3, music-lover, walker etc.. Banner credit: @willcoxe_architecture over on Inst
@maryrosemuseum.bsky.social
Home of Henry VIII's favourite ship, the Mary Rose, which sank off the English coast in 1545 after a 34 year long career. #Portsmouth's top visitor attraction on TripAdvisor. Part of Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
@mballardradio.bsky.social
Broadcaster/Actor/Compere. Former @BBCLeicester radio presenter. Panto Dame. Podcast host @Imagine_theatre & @CurveLeicester Announcer @LeicesterTigers My own views.
@lucielewis.bsky.social
Passionate about the Oxford comma. Producer @TheSmart7pod & @BBCLeicester 🎙️ She/Her 🏴
@kriiicentre.bsky.social
Visit Richard III’s grave site and the multi-award-winning exhibition about his life, death and the most incredible archaeological detective story ever told… www.kriii.com
@archanchistleic.bsky.social
Profiling students, staff and general amazingness of the School of Archaeology and Ancient History at the University of Leicester.
@fakehistoryhunter.net
I hunt fake history and correct it, but also post amazing real history stuff. Rude, obscene, vulgar, racist people who can't act like grown-ups get blocked. https://fakehistoryhunter.net/
@enghistrev.bsky.social
Academic history journal, publishing in all fields and periods. Find our content here: https://academic.oup.com/ehr
@ascotiel.bsky.social
Brit . Loves history , Tv and fairness . Owned by 2 dogs & 3 guinea pigs . Feminist. Socialist . #robinofsherwood top geek
@kaiserphilhelm.bsky.social
The GM at the King Richard III Visitor Centre & Jewry Wall Roman Museum & Visit Leicester www.kriii.com www.jewrywall.com/jewrywall www.visitleicester.info www.philhackettartist.co.uk Fine Artist whose career is in ruins https://careerinruins.tumblr.com/
@profliztingle.bsky.social
Professor Emerita of History, DMU, Leicester UK Works on Early modern European religious belief and practice; church art and archaeology; landscapes and heritage. Amateur nature lover. Tortoise fan.
@historyfare.bsky.social
Tour guide, historian & genealogist based in the Rural Capital of Food, Melton Mowbray Leicestershire. Member of Guild of Battlefield Guides, Great War Group, Western Front Association and British Association for Local History.
@squonky.bsky.social
Leicestershire bloke. Enjoys taking photos, getting outdoors, history, prehistory, music, a good read & a spot of red wine. Widowed, proud dad. https://christweedphoto.uk/