People's Collection Wales
A website, full of fascinating photographs, sound recordings, documents, videos and stories about the history of Wales.
@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
@prehistorian.bsky.social
Reader in European Prehistory & Archaeology Lead at UoL • VP The Prehistoric Society • Chair AGE (EAA) Digs hillforts and Celts • working out the structure of prehistoric society • unpicking patriarchal assertion from present to past. Personal a/c #NUFC
@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
@uofglasgowasc.bsky.social
Collecting since 1451, Archives and Special Collections @UofGlasgow, part of @UofGLibrary. Always inspiring people with our collections. #UofGASC
@cardiffunilib.bsky.social
Croeso // Welcome 👋. Cyfrif swyddogol ar gyfer Gwasanaeth Llyfrgelloedd Prifysgol Caerdydd // Official account for the Cardiff University Library Service 📚🤫.
@gladlib.bsky.social
A unique residential library; a place to read, write and rest. Book a stay through our website and discover our beautiful Reading Rooms and boutique bedrooms! www.gladstoneslibrary.org
@conwyhistory.bsky.social
Lover of old things⚔️ Tour Guide covering North Wales Adult Learning Coordinator History Lecturer 🗡️ Obsessions: medieval history, history of witches, books, graves, mead, castles. https://linktr.ee/conwyhistory
@haverfordwestheritage.org.uk
Non-profit : building preservation and community regeneration. Sympathetically seeking to bring Haverfordwest's neglected heritage buildings back into community use.
@homefrontmuseum.bsky.social
Experience the sights and sounds of civilian life during the Second World War at this unique indoor attraction in Llandudno. Open March to October, Monday to Saturday 9.30am to 4.00pm.
@deganwy.bsky.social
Local history group offering monthly talks throughout the year.
@refugeesinrhyl.bsky.social
All about the Belgian Refugees who came to North Wales during the First World War. Find us at: www.refugeesinrhyl.wordpress.com
@henebtwa.bsky.social
Heneb is an independent organisation dedicated to the conservation, investigation, recording and promotion of the historic environment of Wales and beyond. heneb.org.uk
@aberuniarchives.bsky.social
Home to records of the University from its foundation (and before!) in 1872 to the present day + range of other archive collections. Cymraeg 🏴 @archifprifaber.bsky.social
@mythwelsh.bsky.social
Mytholeg Cymreig. Welsh myth, legend, folklore and magic beyond the Mabinogion. Quite a huge dose of Welsh magic to be honest with you. Twitter profile was @mythwelsh
@lighthousewales.bsky.social
Lighthouse-related posts by Warren Kovach, local history author (@angleseyhistory.bsky.social). Forthcoming book "Lighthouses of Wales", from Amberley: https://www.amberley-books.com/lighthouses-of-wales.html Website: lighthouses.wales
@yganolfangeltaidd.bsky.social
Mae'r Ganolfan yn sefydliad ymchwil wedi’i leoli gerllaw Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru yn Aberystwyth. The Centre for Advanced Welsh and Celtic Studies is a dedicated research institute of the University of Wales, located alongside the National Library.
@folklorewales.com
Welsh folklorist • Author • Honorary Research Fellow, Amgueddfa Cymru • Antiquarian book collector • Rheibio'n Gymraeg • The Folklore of Wales: Ghosts (2023) • Represented by jonathanclowes.co.uk folklorewales.com
@heritagenetwork.bsky.social
The Heritage Network (formerly Heritage Trust Network) is the UK's umbrella body for organisations that are rescuing, restoring and re-using historic buildings, structures and spaces. https://heritagetrustnetwork.org.uk
@peteralexheritage.bsky.social
Heritage Consultant, Museum Accreditation Mentor, Colonial History in Wales. Writer of speculative fiction. North Wales.
@mariangwyn.bsky.social
Heritage consultant specialising in the contested past, training museum staff, and the modern history of Wales (1485 to modern day).
@bogarty.bsky.social
Historian & Researcher 🏚️ Science Museum Group collections 🛰️ Returned Cardiffian 🏴 Plant Nerd 🌱 Views my own. She/her/hi
@bobsrailrelics.co.uk
Railways, Industrial History, Canals and the odd bit of strange Wales
@perons.bsky.social
In search of light, stone, and stories — in churches & chapels, mostly Wales, sometimes over the border🏴 Heritage consultant - churchescymru.org | Commissioner @rcahmwales.bsky.social | Dysgwr Cymraeg
@peterreavill.bsky.social
Landscape archaeologist, prehistorian, and small finds specialist. At home in the Bronze Age, but living in the deep Welsh Marches. HERO for Herefordshire Archaeology. All views my own
@knightonmuseum.bsky.social
🏴Small social history museum just on the Welsh side of the Powys/Radnorshire-Shropshire border. Dementia-friendly and run by volunteers.🏴 These are the views of our curator - as is the slant towards industrial archaeology and cats. www.knightonmuseum.org
@cduigan.bsky.social
Environmental consultant, researcher & non-fiction writer; water & nature; heritage & natural history; women in science; biographer of Dr. Kathleen Carpenter; Ireland & Wales connections; accepts commissions. https://catherineduigan.co.uk/
@reviewwales.bsky.social
Journalist. Author. Cultural adventurer. Writes about the arts, art history, opera and the uncanny. PhD researcher in the Gothic. Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast. Happiest at Halloween.
@adamchapman.bsky.social
Medieval historian interested in Wales, Somerset exile, inept cricketer, General Editor of the longest-running and largest local history project yet devised, the Victoria County History of England. Probably drinking tea.
@jenniph.bsky.social
Qualified genealogist (RQG member) based in Cardiff. MSc Genealogical, Palaeographic & Heraldic Studies (University of Strathclyde). PGR member Royal Historical Society.
@rhysowens.bsky.social
Former imperial historian specialising in India and social history. Job market didn't work out so now I am very happily employed working for an MP
@philparkes.bsky.social
Objects conservator, heritage crafts maille maker based in South Wales. Formerly Cardiff University, now freelance doing stuff that I enjoy.
@paulaber.bsky.social
Hanesydd / Historian. Emeritus prof. Interested in ideas and practices of freedom in 19th century Atlantic world, transnational journalism, Wales, Ireland and France. Co-edited Gender in Modern Welsh History (2023) with Drs Beth Jenkins and Stephanie Ward
@wicicymru.bsky.social
Criw sy'n credu mewn cynnwys rhydd ac agored. NID Wicipedia ond ymgyrchwyr, hacwyr a llyfrgellwyr! Free open content group, NOT Wikimedia or Wikipedia.
@balwen76.bsky.social
Archifydd, hanesydd, Cymro a Cristion gyda Morris 1000. Caws, cathod a threnau yn dda/Archivist, historian, Welshman and Christian with a Morris 1000. Cheese, cats and trains are good.
@ystradgynlaishisty.bsky.social
The history of Ystradgynlais and the surrounding area, in the Swansea Valley. Ex part of Breconshire, now Powys. South Wales. This includes the neighbouring town of Ystalyfera, and we also cover the war dead of both areas, as well as the Gough squires
@angleseyhistory.bsky.social
Posts by Warren Kovach, author of the books Anglesey Through Time, Anglesey in 50 Buildings, A-Z of the Isle of Anglesey, and the Anglesey History web site: https://www.anglesey-history.co.uk/ Also posting about lighthouses at @lighthousewales.bsky.social
@catrees.bsky.social
Archaeologist in North Wales. Currently studying PhD looking at death in Pre-Roman Wales. Other interests include making random stuff and scruffing my hounds.
@drtobydriver.bsky.social
🛩️ Aerial Archaeologist @ Royal Commission, Wales | Trustee: Cambrians & AARG | Author: HILLFORTS OF IRON AGE WALES | Prehistory | Landscape archaeology | Personal account https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-toby-driver-fsa-9394203b
@mark-walters.bsky.social
Archaeologist at Heneb: The Trust for Welsh Archaeology. Into: Sound & Music, Photography, Botany, Environment, Palaeontology, Geology, Astronomy, Art, LiDAR, 3D, 15th-19th c. Fortifications & Industrial Archaeology, Ancient History, Numismatics, Gaming
@sarafoxwales.bsky.social
Historian & archaeologist. Formerly househistorianwales on the other side. Areas of freelance research: houses, gardens, landscapes, people. PhD candidate: 'Wales located women's writing in English & the country house.'
@casgliadywerin.bsky.social
Gwefan ddeinamig, ddwyieithog yn llawn ffotograffau, dogfennau, fideos a straeon cyfareddol am hanes a threftadaeth Cymru.
@exeterunispeccoll.bsky.social
Join us in exploring the University of Exeter Library's Special Collections, which include archives, manuscripts, rare books and maps. There's something for everyone, and everyone is welcome. Find out more! ➡️ libguides.exeter.ac.uk/archives
@gwawrmai.bsky.social
Mam, History especially Health History. Admin for Whitchurch Hospital Historical Society social media sites.
@welshhistorypod.bsky.social
Jonathan Williams is the host of the Welsh History Podcast about a little nation with big impact on the world. Check us out on apple podcasts, spotify or any other podcatcher of your choice! Or on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcElD3B_Lc-cf
@glamorganfhs.bsky.social
Family history society researching Glamorgan ancestors since 1974. Website https://www.glamfhs.org.uk
@folklorethursday.bsky.social
#FolkloreThursday is a hashtag day for sharing folklore facts, and a website filled with articles! Founded by @deedeechainey.bsky.social & @willowwinsham.bsky.social.
@ilovesthediff.bsky.social
Irreverent, award winning I Loves The ‘Diff helps Cardiff to stay lush. Creator of Taffywood gifts, Cardiffornia, the Cardiff Bus Song & Cardiff Underground Map Visit ilovesthediff.com
@oneplacestudies.bsky.social
For excellence and enjoyable engagement in #OnePlaceStudies – where #FamilyHistory and #LocalHistory unite. Studying and celebrating places, their people, and their shared histories. Post about your OPS on #OnePlaceWednesday! www.one-place-studies.org
@auschwitzmemorial.bsky.social
Former German Nazi concentration & extermination camp Auschwitz. Official account. We commemorate victims, educate about history & preserve the authentic site. www.auschwitz.org | lesson.auschwitz.org | podcast.auschwitz.org