Charlotte Hopkins
@charlhopkins.bsky.social
Archives Officer, historian, writer, poet. Interested in the detail in the small things. London History.
Curator - ‘Lost Victorian City’ @thelondonarchives.bsky.social and Digital Content - ‘London in the Second World War’ exhibition.
Curator - ‘Lost Victorian City’ @thelondonarchives.bsky.social and Digital Content - ‘London in the Second World War’ exhibition.
Pinned
Uncontainable Spaces
We are raising money to make our first exhibition to showcase our art work.
www.crowdfunder.co.uk
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/qr/pnA4LGb...
Please help support our art collective to raise money for our next exhibition! More information in the link. 🙏
Please help support our art collective to raise money for our next exhibition! More information in the link. 🙏
Beautiful new website from @artdecosocuk.bsky.social artdecosociety.uk
Art Deco Society
artdecosociety.uk
November 22, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Beautiful new website from @artdecosocuk.bsky.social artdecosociety.uk
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Harrod’s famous Egyptian-themed central escalators are to be stripped out and modernised, and remove the late unlamented Mohamed Al-Fayed’s face from the decoration.
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/har...
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/har...
Harrods to remove Al-Fayed’s Egyptian themed escalators
Harrod’s famous Egyptian-themed central escalators are to be stripped out and modernised, and remove the late unlamented Mohamed Al-Fayed’s face from the decoration.
www.ianvisits.co.uk
November 17, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Harrod’s famous Egyptian-themed central escalators are to be stripped out and modernised, and remove the late unlamented Mohamed Al-Fayed’s face from the decoration.
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/har...
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/har...
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For the second year running we hosted another sell out Magic Lantern Show with Jeremy and Carolyn Brooker and Costas Fotopoulos improvising at the piano!
This time with added floating skeleton. T Thank you to everyone that came and we hope to see you next year!"
#Halloween #MagicLanternSociety
This time with added floating skeleton. T Thank you to everyone that came and we hope to see you next year!"
#Halloween #MagicLanternSociety
October 31, 2025 at 6:01 PM
For the second year running we hosted another sell out Magic Lantern Show with Jeremy and Carolyn Brooker and Costas Fotopoulos improvising at the piano!
This time with added floating skeleton. T Thank you to everyone that came and we hope to see you next year!"
#Halloween #MagicLanternSociety
This time with added floating skeleton. T Thank you to everyone that came and we hope to see you next year!"
#Halloween #MagicLanternSociety
www.thelondonarchives.org/whats-on/mag...
Get your tickets whilst they last! Selling fast! @thelondonarchives.bsky.social #MagicLantern
Get your tickets whilst they last! Selling fast! @thelondonarchives.bsky.social #MagicLantern
Magic Lantern Show and Exhibition Late View
Join us at The London Archives for an evening of Victorian magic and entertainment with Jeremy and Carolyn Brooker from the Magic Lantern Society.
www.thelondonarchives.org
October 3, 2025 at 2:09 PM
www.thelondonarchives.org/whats-on/mag...
Get your tickets whilst they last! Selling fast! @thelondonarchives.bsky.social #MagicLantern
Get your tickets whilst they last! Selling fast! @thelondonarchives.bsky.social #MagicLantern
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Escape to Epping Forest in our archives! 🌳
Get hands-on with the history of London's largest open space at our free event. Explore original maps, vintage photos, and fascinating documents that tell the story of this ancient woodland.
All tickets are FREE.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/archives-o...
Get hands-on with the history of London's largest open space at our free event. Explore original maps, vintage photos, and fascinating documents that tell the story of this ancient woodland.
All tickets are FREE.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/archives-o...
Archives on Show: Epping Forest
Join us in this free drop-in session to explore the archives of Epping Forest.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
September 24, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Escape to Epping Forest in our archives! 🌳
Get hands-on with the history of London's largest open space at our free event. Explore original maps, vintage photos, and fascinating documents that tell the story of this ancient woodland.
All tickets are FREE.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/archives-o...
Get hands-on with the history of London's largest open space at our free event. Explore original maps, vintage photos, and fascinating documents that tell the story of this ancient woodland.
All tickets are FREE.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/archives-o...
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There is a courthouse in the City of London that hasn’t been used for a trial since 1737, but it’s still there - just in case.
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/col...
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/col...
College of Arms opens its doors to show off the High Court of Chivalry
There is a courthouse in the City of London that hasn’t been used for a trial since 1737, but it’s still there - just in case.
www.ianvisits.co.uk
September 23, 2025 at 6:02 AM
There is a courthouse in the City of London that hasn’t been used for a trial since 1737, but it’s still there - just in case.
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/col...
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/col...
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Marginalia...
Ornate H's...
Indeterminate beasts...
Snails with ears....
Declarations of love for Elizabeth I....
This Churchwarden's account book from the 1570s has it all.
Ornate H's...
Indeterminate beasts...
Snails with ears....
Declarations of love for Elizabeth I....
This Churchwarden's account book from the 1570s has it all.
September 18, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Marginalia...
Ornate H's...
Indeterminate beasts...
Snails with ears....
Declarations of love for Elizabeth I....
This Churchwarden's account book from the 1570s has it all.
Ornate H's...
Indeterminate beasts...
Snails with ears....
Declarations of love for Elizabeth I....
This Churchwarden's account book from the 1570s has it all.
Excellent and insightful talk @thelondonarchives.bsky.social by @kiranmehta.bsky.social this evening on the making of the London prison system 1750-1840!
September 3, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Excellent and insightful talk @thelondonarchives.bsky.social by @kiranmehta.bsky.social this evening on the making of the London prison system 1750-1840!
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/qr/pnA4LGb...
Please help support our art collective to raise money for our next exhibition! More information in the link. 🙏
Please help support our art collective to raise money for our next exhibition! More information in the link. 🙏
Uncontainable Spaces
We are raising money to make our first exhibition to showcase our art work.
www.crowdfunder.co.uk
August 30, 2025 at 7:12 PM
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/qr/pnA4LGb...
Please help support our art collective to raise money for our next exhibition! More information in the link. 🙏
Please help support our art collective to raise money for our next exhibition! More information in the link. 🙏
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🚨 To Detain or To Punish: Magistrates and the Making of the London Prison System, 1750–1840 🚨
📅 Wednesday 3 September @ 5:30pm
📣 @kiranmehta.bsky.social discusses the diverse penal landscape of 18th century London. An incredible book using many TLA documents!
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/to-detain-...
📅 Wednesday 3 September @ 5:30pm
📣 @kiranmehta.bsky.social discusses the diverse penal landscape of 18th century London. An incredible book using many TLA documents!
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/to-detain-...
To Detain or To Punish
Join us at The London Archives as Dr Kiran Mehta introduces her new book exploring the penal landscape of 18th century London.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
August 20, 2025 at 8:06 AM
🚨 To Detain or To Punish: Magistrates and the Making of the London Prison System, 1750–1840 🚨
📅 Wednesday 3 September @ 5:30pm
📣 @kiranmehta.bsky.social discusses the diverse penal landscape of 18th century London. An incredible book using many TLA documents!
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/to-detain-...
📅 Wednesday 3 September @ 5:30pm
📣 @kiranmehta.bsky.social discusses the diverse penal landscape of 18th century London. An incredible book using many TLA documents!
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/to-detain-...
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We're back with another #DiscoverTLA exploring our trade card collection 🔍
Naturally we're starting with *not* a trade card! In fact this is a 1730 newspaper clipping advertising the business of Elizabeth Cluer, which is in our trade card collection...
📷 SC/GL/TCC/00/CLA-COX
#EarlyModern
1/7 🧵
Naturally we're starting with *not* a trade card! In fact this is a 1730 newspaper clipping advertising the business of Elizabeth Cluer, which is in our trade card collection...
📷 SC/GL/TCC/00/CLA-COX
#EarlyModern
1/7 🧵
July 18, 2025 at 10:26 AM
We're back with another #DiscoverTLA exploring our trade card collection 🔍
Naturally we're starting with *not* a trade card! In fact this is a 1730 newspaper clipping advertising the business of Elizabeth Cluer, which is in our trade card collection...
📷 SC/GL/TCC/00/CLA-COX
#EarlyModern
1/7 🧵
Naturally we're starting with *not* a trade card! In fact this is a 1730 newspaper clipping advertising the business of Elizabeth Cluer, which is in our trade card collection...
📷 SC/GL/TCC/00/CLA-COX
#EarlyModern
1/7 🧵
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Excited to be shortlisted for the @araukie.bsky.social Record-Keeping Service of the Year award for 2025! We believe our team is incredible, and if you think so too, we’d love your vote! Click below to support us: 👇
www.archives.org.uk/recordkeepin... #RecordKeeping #ARA
www.archives.org.uk/recordkeepin... #RecordKeeping #ARA
July 2, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Excited to be shortlisted for the @araukie.bsky.social Record-Keeping Service of the Year award for 2025! We believe our team is incredible, and if you think so too, we’d love your vote! Click below to support us: 👇
www.archives.org.uk/recordkeepin... #RecordKeeping #ARA
www.archives.org.uk/recordkeepin... #RecordKeeping #ARA
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Cancel your holidays, we've got something better for you to do.
⚔️ Power Couples of the Tudor Era ⚔️
📣 Wed 16 July, 5:30pm
🎫 Booking Essential
We'll be examining the relationships, contributions and impact of nine Tudor power couples, with author Jo Romero.
#TudorHistory #Archives #Tudors
⚔️ Power Couples of the Tudor Era ⚔️
📣 Wed 16 July, 5:30pm
🎫 Booking Essential
We'll be examining the relationships, contributions and impact of nine Tudor power couples, with author Jo Romero.
#TudorHistory #Archives #Tudors
Power Couples of the Tudor Era
Join us at The London Archives as author Jo Romero talks us through her book featuring influential duos that shaped history.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
June 25, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Cancel your holidays, we've got something better for you to do.
⚔️ Power Couples of the Tudor Era ⚔️
📣 Wed 16 July, 5:30pm
🎫 Booking Essential
We'll be examining the relationships, contributions and impact of nine Tudor power couples, with author Jo Romero.
#TudorHistory #Archives #Tudors
⚔️ Power Couples of the Tudor Era ⚔️
📣 Wed 16 July, 5:30pm
🎫 Booking Essential
We'll be examining the relationships, contributions and impact of nine Tudor power couples, with author Jo Romero.
#TudorHistory #Archives #Tudors
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After a settlement was agreed between King John and rebel leaders, copies of the Magna Carta were issued #OTD in 1215.
We have one of the best copies of the Magna Carta. Issued in 1297 by Edward I, it confirms the City of London's ancient liberties and customs.
📷 COL/CH/01/021
#History #Archives
We have one of the best copies of the Magna Carta. Issued in 1297 by Edward I, it confirms the City of London's ancient liberties and customs.
📷 COL/CH/01/021
#History #Archives
June 19, 2025 at 8:42 AM
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Great to see the London Picture Archive (previously known as Collage) mentioned in this article on digital tools and London history!
LPA has over 250,000 images from the collections of TLA and @guildhalllibrary.bsky.social
#LondonPictureArchive #Archives
LPA has over 250,000 images from the collections of TLA and @guildhalllibrary.bsky.social
#LondonPictureArchive #Archives
Full article: Digital Tools and the Promise of a New London History www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Digital Tools and the Promise of a New London History
Published in The London Journal: A Review of Metropolitan Society Past and Present (Ahead of Print, 2025)
www.tandfonline.com
June 19, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Great to see the London Picture Archive (previously known as Collage) mentioned in this article on digital tools and London history!
LPA has over 250,000 images from the collections of TLA and @guildhalllibrary.bsky.social
#LondonPictureArchive #Archives
LPA has over 250,000 images from the collections of TLA and @guildhalllibrary.bsky.social
#LondonPictureArchive #Archives
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There's only one moth left of our FREE display showcasing the artwork and history of the London County Council Tramways!
Visit us before 26/06/25 to see a selection of beautiful C20th posters and photographs.
#Tramways #TheLondonArchives #LondonCountyCouncil #archives
Visit us before 26/06/25 to see a selection of beautiful C20th posters and photographs.
#Tramways #TheLondonArchives #LondonCountyCouncil #archives
May 31, 2025 at 10:01 AM
There's only one moth left of our FREE display showcasing the artwork and history of the London County Council Tramways!
Visit us before 26/06/25 to see a selection of beautiful C20th posters and photographs.
#Tramways #TheLondonArchives #LondonCountyCouncil #archives
Visit us before 26/06/25 to see a selection of beautiful C20th posters and photographs.
#Tramways #TheLondonArchives #LondonCountyCouncil #archives
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Today is the 80th anniversary of #VEDay. These two telegrams were received by The Lord Mayor's office, the first from Buckingham Palace, with King George VI expressing his gratitude to citizens of the City for their resilience, and the second from Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery.
May 8, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Today is the 80th anniversary of #VEDay. These two telegrams were received by The Lord Mayor's office, the first from Buckingham Palace, with King George VI expressing his gratitude to citizens of the City for their resilience, and the second from Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery.
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The Londoner (@londonermag.bsky.social) has been knocking it out of the park, this weekend with this piece on Italian(s') history in London
The little Italian job
For years, London's "Little Italy" has been gradually dissipating. Can a Clerkenwell social club change its fortunes?
www.the-londoner.co.uk
May 3, 2025 at 2:35 PM
The Londoner (@londonermag.bsky.social) has been knocking it out of the park, this weekend with this piece on Italian(s') history in London
Reposted by Charlotte Hopkins
📣#IrishHistory talk alert!
☘️ Thur 8 May @ 12:30pm
Famine and the Removal of Irish Paupers from London (In person and Online)
Learn about the Irish in London who were sent back to Ireland during the Great Hunger to face an uncertain fate. #archives #speirgorm
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/famine-and....
☘️ Thur 8 May @ 12:30pm
Famine and the Removal of Irish Paupers from London (In person and Online)
Learn about the Irish in London who were sent back to Ireland during the Great Hunger to face an uncertain fate. #archives #speirgorm
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/famine-and....
Famine and the Removal of Irish Paupers from London (In-person)
This talk will discuss how and why Irish paupers were removed from London.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
April 26, 2025 at 10:24 AM
📣#IrishHistory talk alert!
☘️ Thur 8 May @ 12:30pm
Famine and the Removal of Irish Paupers from London (In person and Online)
Learn about the Irish in London who were sent back to Ireland during the Great Hunger to face an uncertain fate. #archives #speirgorm
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/famine-and....
☘️ Thur 8 May @ 12:30pm
Famine and the Removal of Irish Paupers from London (In person and Online)
Learn about the Irish in London who were sent back to Ireland during the Great Hunger to face an uncertain fate. #archives #speirgorm
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/famine-and....