RCSEd Library & Archive
News, collection highlights and heritage stories from the Library & Archive at Surgeons' Hall/Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh #histmed
https://archiveandlibrary.rcsed.ac.uk
https://www.rcsed.ac.uk/career-hub/learning-resources/library-and-archive
@signetlibrary.bsky.social
The Signet Library in Edinburgh, the home of the WS Society, is a world class centre of knowledge and learning in law and the history and culture of Scotland.
@nlisn.bsky.social
Neurodiverse Library and Information Staff Network, Supporting Neurodivergent Talent in Library & Information Staff in the UK & Ireland. Find us at NLISN.org Banner: Photo of NLISN committe at UKSG Conference by @mattjhodgkinson.scicomm.xyz.ap.brid.gy
@mcnaughtans.co.uk
Rare & second-hand bookshop in central Edinburgh, est. 1957. Open every day 11am to 5pm, and till 8pm on Thursdays.
@romanpalace.bsky.social
Romans, Archaeology, Museums, Typos. We're not a villa and we don't do Latin.
@andrewmale.bsky.social
Writer and arts journalist. MOJO, Guardian, and The Sunday Times. Sight & Sound's TV columnist. Cultivating the echo chamber since 2011.
@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
@durhamclassics.bsky.social
Website and contact details: https://www.durham.ac.uk/departments/academic/classics-ancient-history/
@isumilnerspc.bsky.social
A visual spectacle to behold, ISU Milner Library's Special Collections houses the Circus & Allied Arts, Children’s Literature & Historical Textbooks, Lincoln, and Rare Book collections. 201 N. School Street, Normal, Illinois 61761 bit.ly/m/MilnerLibSPC
@thisismyglasgow.bsky.social
'This Is My Glasgow' is a photographic project from Colin M. Drysdale, author of 'Glasgow Uncovered: 18 Walks Through its Past, Present and Future.' All images are my own.
@urlibrary.bsky.social
@historicdunkeld.bsky.social
Dunkeld Community Archive and Chapter House Museum. Located at 12 The cross Dunkeld, PH8 0AN, Open mon-friday 10-3 Visit our website at www.historicdunkeld.org.uk
@mcrjewishmuseum.bsky.social
A place to experience how we are different, together.🤝 Sharing the stories of Jewish Manchester with the world. 🌍
@speccoll-kuleuven.bsky.social
We take care of KU Leuven Libraries' heritage collections housed in the University Library: rare books, lecture notes and other manuscripts, graphics... We also have a reference collection of more than 65.000 titles on book history.
@kevibhamarchive.bsky.social
We preserve and share the records of the 14 King Edward VI schools in Birmingham, with records dating back to 1382. To find out more visit our website: https://kingedwardvifoundation.co.uk/archive
@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/
@liber-ray.bsky.social
Archivist at Lincoln College, Oxford and Support Officer for Academic Engagement at Bodleian Libraries 📖 Medievalist 📜 I like big books and cannot lie! (she/her) 📕
@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
@disability-history.bsky.social
@nlheritage.bsky.social
Connecting you with North Lanarkshire's industrial & social heritage | Explore museum, archive & local studies collections | Visit our museums & search rooms
@folkloresociety.bsky.social
Based in London, The Folklore Society has been collecting, studying, publishing and promoting the study of folklore in all its forms since 1878. Visit our website: https://folklore-society.com
@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 Send us your 12th May Day Diary: https://universityofsussex.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6fDn2vG8BqsdvzE
@drangelabuckley.bsky.social
Crime historian and author. Victorian crime, police detectives and history of forensic science. New book: The Bermondsey Murder. Rep Past Preservers. Also languages, literature, genealogy and travel. CWA Chapter convenor http://drangelabuckley.substack.com
@edinreporter.bsky.social
Hyperlocal news from the Scottish capital Founding member of ICNN theedinburghreporter.co.uk https://vimeo.com/user2348846 https://ko-fi.com/theedinburghreporter/shop https://www.youtube.com/user/TheEdinburghReporter https://bit.ly/3Uz7D2K
@magdlibandarch.bsky.social
Magdalen College, Oxford has a large circulating library, a significant early printed & manuscript books collection, and an extensive archive.
@victurk.bsky.social
Malcolm Shifrin FRHistS—"Victorian Turkish Baths": 'a major act of historical recovery', 'readable', 'scholarly', 'something in it for everyone'. Profusely illustrated. worldcat.org/title/931082056. Complementary website http://www.victorianturkishbath.org
@tarallyons.bsky.social
Professor of English Literature ; Old books, women and libraries, early modern book storage; book trade, English literature, drama, cats, horses, bees, and little furry critters
@kls-sft.bsky.social
We provide knowledge and library services for Stockport NHS staff and students.
@burkeandhare.bsky.social
Historian of medicine, author of The Anatomy Murders: Being the True and Spectacular History of Edinburgh's Notorious Burke and Hare and of the Man of Science Who Abetted Them in the Commission of Their Most Heinous Crimes, http://burkeandhare.com
@eleanormaybaker.bsky.social
📖Writing and teaching on Middle English literature in Oxford 💀BOOK CURSES out now from Bodleian Publishing ✏️Being creatively critical @guildmedmak.bsky.social 🍂Liker of print making, woodland-haunting & folk horror She/her
@mchapelproject.bsky.social
Christian; Historian of work and trade; Bonnetmakers; Surgeons; Palaeography; author of Building Early Modern Edinburgh; Trying to learn Latin...
@longshop.bsky.social
Conserving and celebrating East Suffolk's Agricultural & Industrial history. Expect posts about museums, history, heritage & culture, and anything else that interests us (which is quite a lot). www.longshopmuseum.co.uk
@northcraymal.bsky.social
Retired archivist, latterly in the employ of The English Folk Dance and Song Society. Like Bob Dylan, Anglo concertinas, local history, cricket, and beer.
@drsurekhadavies.bsky.social
Historian of science, art, & ideas. Curious about how science & society shape each other? Buy HUMANS: A MONSTROUS HISTORY now: https://www.surekhadavies.org/humans-a-monstrous-history https://buttondown.com/surekhadavies?tag=bluesky
@elginmuseum.bsky.social
Elgin Museum is Scotland’s oldest community-run museum. Showcasing exhibits about Moray and its people. Currently open by appointment only (subject to availability). Email us to enquire. www.elginmuseum.org.uk
@youngvulgarian.marieleconte.com
jack of like six to seven trades (journalist, author, radio person, etc) [email protected]
@dbellingradt.bsky.social
Historian of communication flows currently at Universität Augsburg | Co-editor of JbKG https://t1p.de/JbKG | Team #skystorians | I do enjoy my work | 🐘 https://historians.social/@dbellingradt | linktree: https://linktr.ee/danielbellingradt
@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)
@royalhampsmuseum.bsky.social
🏛️ Regimental Museum & Memorial Garden in the heart of Winchester 🕰️ 290 years of history from 1702-1992 💷 Free Entry 💻 https://www.royalhampshireregiment.org/
@sarasheridan.bsky.social
Writer. Mapped Scotland according to women's history. Also writes novels. Over-enthusiastic. She/her. YES. Insta:@sarasheridanwriter X: @sarasheridan
@artukdotorg.bsky.social
Connecting you to art 🖼 Art UK is an art education charity and the online home to every public art collection in the UK. Take part in the #OnlineArtExchange every Thursday! https://linktr.ee/artukdotorg
@britrecs.bsky.social
The British Records Association is a UK charity, working for archives since 1932. Please become a member and support our work https://www.britishrecordsassociation.org.uk/membership/.
@marshslibrary.bsky.social
Beautiful library of the early Enlightenment in central Dublin. Opened in 1707; still welcoming visitors, tourists and scholars. Registered Charity RCN 20000752
@lstmlibrary.bsky.social
Official Bluesky account for Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine Library. The library at LSTM is currently open Monday to Friday 9.00am-5.00pm whilst we undergo a refurbishment! Tel: 0151 705 3221 email: [email protected]
@bishopsgateinst.bsky.social
Proudly independent since 1895. Dive into our archives and learn with us online. https://www.bishopsgate.org.uk/
@blackwellrare.bsky.social
Blackwell's Rare Books buys and sells rare books of all kinds, since 1879. Purveyor of #badlydrawnanimals. Follow us on Instagram @blackwellrare
@thecockburn.bsky.social
The Cockburn Association is a registered Scottish charity (SC011544) which works to protect and enhance the city of Edinburgh. Posts are not endorsements.
@uoscollections.bsky.social
Home of the National Fairground and Circus Archive, the University Archives, Special Collections and the Heritage Collection.
@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
@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/
@edinburghforteansociety.org.uk
Oldest Fortean Society in Scotland. http://www.edinburghforteansociety.org.uk/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/162025221364