The Workhouse Network
@workhousenet
Subject Specialist Network which aims to promote understanding of the history and contemporary relevance of welfare, poverty, and the poor.
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IHGS - The School of Family History
@ihgs
Study with IHGS. Distance Leaning Courses for all levels. You can arrange your studies to fit with your timetable with our self-directed courses. Enrol anytime.
The Museum of English Rural Life
@themerl
We explore the history of the English countryside and its people. Chaotic Good. Part of @UniofReading.
British Library
@britishlibrary
We’re the UK’s national library, working to restore our services following a cyber-attack. Need help? Get in touch at [email protected]
Findmypast
@findmypast
Your family history understood. Delve deeper to uncover the world your ancestors lived in with Findmypast. Who knows what you might find? 📲 Here 9-5 weekdays
Simon Stephens
@simonastephens
Editor of Museums Journal and head of publications and events at the Museums Association
The National Archives
@uknatarchives
Official archive of the UK government. Discover our online collections, research guides and educational resources, spanning 1000 years of history.
EverydayMuslim
@everyday_muslim
Taking Ownership of Our History by Documenting Our Heritage.
People's Collection Wales
@pplscollection
A website, full of fascinating photographs, sound recordings, documents, videos and stories about the history of Wales. Welsh account: @casgliadywerin
Imogen Clarke
@imyclarke
Interpretation Developer @ScienceMuseum 🚀 #InjectingHope #HawkingatWork #AncientGreeks #AmazoniatRisk Prev. curatorial #MedicineGalleries 💊 Views own. She/her
Jim Mortram
@jamortram
Carer for my Ma. Creator of smalltowninertia.co.uk #community #testimony enduring Austerity
Family Tree
@familytreemaguk
Learn, discover and share with Family Tree Plus and Family Tree magazine, your friendly family history companion since 1984.
New Professionals
@aranewprofs
The ARA Section for New Professionals: providing info for new & future archivists, records managers & conservators in the UK & Ireland
Heritage Open Days
@heritageopenday
England’s largest festival of history and culture | 12-21 Sept 2025 | Discover hidden places and try new experiences for free | #HODs 🗝️🏰
Migration Museum
@migrationmuseum
🌍 Exploring how migration has shaped who we are – as individuals and as nations. 🕰️ Open Thurs–Sat, 11am–5.30pm
Museum of Making at Derby Silk Mill
@museumofmaking
Coproduced by the people of Derby, we’re celebrating the area’s 300-year history of making to inspire new creativity. #MuseumOfMaking is part of @derbymuseums
Nicholas Croce
@interpellating
PhDing @MaxwellSU. policy/tech/platforms/capitalism/inequalities. previous @TheHellerSchool, @MonroeCC, @AmeriCorps, @mathematicanow. my views (maybe yours too)
National Army Museum
@nam_london
The UK's leading authority on the history and traditions of the British Army.
Herts Archives
@hertsarchives
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies is the specialist centre for the discovery of Hertfordshire's heritage from 1060 to the present day.
Powys Archives
@powysarchives
POWYS ARCHIVES serves as the official repository for Powys County Council (Brec, Mont, Rad) Mae ARCHIFAU POWYS yngwasanaethu fel storfa swyddogol CyngorSirPowys
SSHM (@sshmedicine.bsky.social)
@sshmedicine
The Society for the Social History of Medicine (SSHM) has pioneered interdisciplinary approaches to the history of health, welfare, medical science and practice
Joanna Grace PhD
@jo3grace
Seeking to contribute to a world where people are understood in spite of difference, bsky.app/profile/jo3gra… PhD Author Trainer TEDx
Louvain Rees ⚰️
@hellohistoria
social historian | death & psychiatry in wales 🏴 working-class histories 💀 @HistoryExtra '30 Under 30' 📚 views are my own • she/her 🪦
NLS Map Collections
@natlibscotmaps
Tweets from the Map Room, National Library of Scotland. News, views and interesting finds for map lovers.
Islam UK Centre
@islamukcentre
The official account for the Centre for the Study of Islam in the UK Cyfrif swyddogol y Ganolfan Astudiaethau Islam yn y DU
Dominique Marshall she/her
@dominiq92516944
Prof @cu_history. Moving to bluesky. Follow me at dominiquemarshall.bsky.social
Rachel K
@rachelsofiak
Workhouse and rural life museum curator. Doncaster / Norfolk.
Appetite
@appetitestoke
A @NewVicTheatre led @CPPnetwork programme that aims to get more people from Stoke-on-Trent and Newcastle-under-Lyme to experience and be inspired by the arts.
North Yorkshire Archives
@nyccarchives
@northyorksc's Archives service. Follow for events and interesting tweets on North Yorkshire history. Visit our shop at archiveshop.northyorks.gov.uk
IPUP YORK
@ipupyork
Latest news and events from @YorkHistoryDept Institute for the Public Understanding of the Past.
Margaret Middleton
@magmidd
Freelance designer of playful learning experiences. Museums - Exhibit design - Social justice - Queer possibility - Children's Museums
Restorapic Photo Restoration
@restorapic
A photo restoration artist at heart. Specialist Photo Restoration Service. bsky.app/profile/restor…
Family History Federation
@federationfhs
The Family History Federation, supporting #Genealogy and the membership of #FamilyHistory societies worldwide 🌳 NEW: exploreyourgenealogy.co.uk
National Archives, Ireland
@narireland
We are Ireland’s institution of memory and preserve the State's records. We are a national cultural institution of @DeptCultureIRL - bit.ly/43uM19V
Poverty and Paupers: England and Wales Projects
@theirwrite
Archives & History of the Old and New Poor Law; multi-projects, helping to understand pre-NHS history of welfare in England and Wales. #Paupers #Poor #Workhouse
NJMLearning
@njmlearning
The National Justice Museum learning team. Providing inspirational activities which help pupils gain an understanding of the law & justice system.
ABCD through Touchstone
@abcd_touchstone
Creating ABCD Community Conversations, Provoking Thought, Challenging the Status Quo Tweets by @ABCD_Touchstone
Museum of North Craven Life at The Folly
@museumfolly
The Folly is a Grade I listed historic house in Settle, home to the Museum of North Craven Life & The Folly Coffee House. Twitter account run by volunteers.
Historians Collaborate
@histcollab
#HistoriansCollaborate coming soon!
Social Welfare History Group
@swhg1956
Preserving social welfare & work history. Led by @Zak1834, @jessica_toft, @JustinSHarty, @abramovitzmimi, @janemcphers. Doc Group: groups.google.com/g/swhg_doc
Centre for the Politics of Feelings
@politicfeeling
Devoted to the interdisciplinary understanding of emotions & politics | @SASnews @RoyalHolloway @UoLondon | Director @manos_tsakiris
WorkInHeritage
@workinheritage
A different heritage worker hosts every week. A @HeritageVoice initiative. This week is hosted by Ashleigh Murray @AshleighMur85 Heritage Advisor @InsallArch
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@helenedtovey
I no longer use X. The deactivation steps are not working for me. There is a bad actor cloned account for me that has the same profile picture as this one.
Museum @ The Irish Workhouse Centre
@museumtheirish1
The museum at the Irish Workhouse Centre is dedicated to telling stories through the many important objects left behind by a forgotten people.
William Tregaskes
@tregaskesw
Culture is for All | Arts Development Manager @AandBCymru | @FoHMuseums | Advisory Group @HeritageVols | Activist Museum Award 2023 | All Views Own | He/Him
TheWomenWhoMadeMe
@womenwhomademe
Finding the extraordinary in ordinary women's history, challenging people to reevaluate their female ancestry. Tweets by lucywhitfieldhistorian.co.uk
Mrs Doyle
@trywafr
Dr David Christie
@dchristie1649
Historian of homelessness. Research Fellow at University of Birmingham. Ran projects for rough sleepers for ten years. Author of the utopian novel 'Sweden'.
Kent Archives
@kent_archives
Get involved and keep up-to-date with Kent's Archive and Local History Service. This account is monitored from Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5pm.
The National Archives Sector
@uknatarcsector
Archives Sector Development team at @UkNatArchives. Taking forward our role as leaders of the archives sector in England.
Archive Hour
@archivehour
Every other month on the last Thursday, from 8pm GMT is #ArchiveHour. Hosted by an ARA nation/region/section, plus guest hosts! Everyone welcome!
FoHMuseums
@fohmuseums
Front of House are the face of every museum. We advocate, celebrate and campaign for all #FoHMuseums Enquiries: [email protected]
Archives and Records Association (UK & Ireland)
@arauk_ie
The Archives and Records Association is the lead professional body for archivists, archive conservators and records managers in the United Kingdom and Ireland.
Public History at UL (Limerick, Ireland)
@publichistoryul
Masters Degree/Graduate Diploma in #PublicHistory #CulturalHeritage @UL▪︎ Full-Time 1 yr, Part-Time 2 yrs ▪︎ Online/Blended▪︎ Course Director: @HistorianKarol