Last chance to see our current exhibit, which tells the story of the battle that changed British history! Exhibit finishes on 5 October, so don't miss out! Discover more at: cromwellmuseum.org/events/cromw...

Support our work by becoming a member for just £25. In return, get access to a quarterly newsletter, invitations to exclusive events, and a discount on event tickets and in our shop. Find out more and become a member here: shop.cromwellmuseum.org/products/cro...

Join us next Tuesday evening, 26 August, for one of our popular guided walks exploring 17th century Huntingdon, including royal visits, a Civil War battle, witch trials, Pepys and (of course) the Cromwell family. More details and bookings at: www.cromwellmuseum.org/events/cromw...

Nice afternoon exploring the history of Boston Manor House Brentford and the exhibition My Country is My Home: The Polish Community in the United Kingdom

Join us this Sunday to meet a couple of Civil War soldiers and try your hand at commanding an army at the battle of Naseby with our have-a-go game! More details at: www.cromwellmuseum.org/events/filte...

Some fascinating exhibits in Unearthed: power of gardening @britishlibrary.bsky.social including drawing by John Evelyn of gardening tools

Step into a world torn apart by civil war and the fall of a king. If you're ready for a gripping journey through one of the most turbulent chapters in history, our Visitor Assistant recommends Jonathan Healey’s The Blazing World. Buy a copy here: shop.cromwellmuseum.org/products/the...

As part of this year's @Huntshistfest, we have a special tour of the Museum with our Curator on the evening of 16 July. This includes the chance to see and even handle some items from the collection! More details at: www.cromwellmuseum.org/events/cromw...

Another fantastic round of papers at this morning’s #WarrenHastings conference. Jocelyn Harris’ discussion of the link between Jane Austen and Warren Hastings - and whether he was the inspiration for Col Brandon. Martyn Powell’s paper on the career and political writings of Richard Sheridan.

Delighted to have had the opportunity today to contribute a paper comparing Clive and Hastings to this conference. Looking forward to day 2 tomorrow

#OnThisDay 26 June 1657 Oliver Cromwell's second installation as Lord Protector was held at Westminster Hall, under the revised constitution in a ceremony reminiscent of a royal coronation. This ceremonial sword in our collection was worn by Cromwell that day. #17thCentury #OTD

After rail chaos yesterday finally got to National Gallery Siena exhibition this afternoon. The reunited Duccio panels were particularly moving.

In the week of the 380th aniversary of the Battle of Naseby, this month's YouTube video is a redux of our animation of the battle, using an original plan of the battle produced in 1647. You can watch this dramatic story brought to life at: www.youtube.com/watch?v=WA4L...

Further dates are available for Basic Archive Skills Training Days. Details of those events, and further Training Days as they are announced, may be found on our Eventbrite page www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/archive-sk...

Today is my last day working in the Parliamentary Archives after nearly 25 years! I am v grateful to colleagues for many cards and gifts. I have a shiny new website to support next phase of life www.maritakayanagi.com

The calendar has counted down and I will be leaving the Parliamentary Archives at the end of the week. My thanks to everyone I have worked with over the last 33 years. I have had some wonderful experiences.

We are looking for a new editorial board for our Journal 'ARCHIVES'. We welcome anyone in any stage of their career working with archives and records. More information and how to apply 👇 www.britishrecordsassociation.org.uk/news/new-edi... @livunipress.bsky.social

Nice afternoon at this exhibition @dulwichgallery.bsky.social

Today I am @uni-of-warwick.bsky.social celebrating the visit of Hope the Lego Suffragette from @ukparliament.parliament.uk! 🗃️

Delighted to be able to advertise an exciting conference coming up this July at the University of Worcester on the impeachment of Warren Hastings. Please do share widely. #HistParl #skystorians www.worcester.ac.uk/about/academ...

The CRJ Research Group at the University of Worcester & @histparl.bsky.social are convening a conference on the impeachment of Warren Hastings. 3-4 July 2025. Free to attend. The keynote is Professor Dame Linda Colley. Speakers from around the globe 🌍🌏 www.worcester.ac.uk/about/academ...

Really enjoyed trip to MK Gallery in Milton Keynes for Vanessa Bell exhibition mkgallery.org/event/vaness...

The new issue of Archives (@britrecs.bsky.social) is out, with work on audience engagement with a narrative non-fiction podcast series, alongside new perspectives on the brewing industry. @dlprior.bsky.social @araukie.bsky.social Browse the issue online: bit.ly/Archives58-2

Marvellous day at #AHA25 - presented on #NecessaryWomen, attended thought provoking session on institutional histories and archivists, then fantastic tour by @annadanzihalp.bsky.social of Centre for Women’s History at NY Historical Society

Got the year off to a great start with the Great Mughals exhibition @ the V&A.

Looking to get out of the house after the Christmas festivities? Looking for somewhere to take visiting relatives? We're open today (Friday 27) and over the weekend (Saturday 28 & Sunday 29 December) 10am - 3.30pm daily and are free to visit! 😀

Hello Bluesky! 👋 We are the British Records Association, a UK charity which aims to promote the preservation, understanding, accessibility and study of our recorded heritage for the public benefit. If you love libraries, archives and history then give us a follow!

CALL FOR PAPERS: We're now accepting proposals (250 word abstracts for 20 minute papers) for the ‘Lived Experiences of the Westminster Parliament in History’ conference supported by @histparl.bsky.social See the attached posters and warwick.ac.uk/fac/arts/his... for more information #skystorians

The most important impeachment in British history? The trial of Warren Hastings (the 1st governor-general of Bengal) has certainly left a legacy, not least in the scores of caricatures it generated.

Have you been tuning in to the latest series of Wolf Hall? New on the #HistParl site this week, Dr Robin Eagles of @GeorgianLords has been exploring the careers of Thomas Cromwell's descendants - one of them still sitting in the House of Lords today:

How Clive of India’s 1767 sofa ended up in a British south Asian living room

📣Our latest issue is out now! Have a look at our fantastic new articles and reviews👇 onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/17500206... #skystorians @victoriancommons.bsky.social @histparl.bsky.social @georgianlords.bsky.social

Our new exhibit 'Cromwell's Head' is now open, looking at the fascinating story of Oliver Cromwell's death, funeral... and subsequent exhumation and execution, including items never publicly displayed before. More details at: www.cromwellmuseum.org/events/cromw...

We haven’t set up a Study of Parliament Group Bluesky account (yet)… So This year the SPG turned 6⃣0⃣ and we are celebrating with a conference on the 5th & 6th December. Do join us as we celebrate 🥳. For more details of the programme, and the booking form visit our website: tinyurl.com/ymhcszb7

Browsing the journals @ihr.bsky.social and pleased to find the latest ‘History Today’ with an article by my Parliamentary colleague David Prior 🗃️