Janice Tullock
@jtullock.bsky.social
Archivist, consultant, genealogist, mentor. If you want to understand today, you have to search yesterday. ~Pearl Buck
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Janice Tullock
@jtullock.bsky.social
· Nov 10
There’s been in influx of new people here so, like many others I thought I’d do an intro thread.
Most of my time is taken up working with archives, museums and heritage sites. I provide an extra pair of management eyes, improve collections management or support organisations planning projects.
Most of my time is taken up working with archives, museums and heritage sites. I provide an extra pair of management eyes, improve collections management or support organisations planning projects.
Last day of the holidays for me and what am I doing? Emptying my old office and considering if I can really ever go back to working in the coldest spot in the house.
January 2, 2026 at 10:24 AM
Last day of the holidays for me and what am I doing? Emptying my old office and considering if I can really ever go back to working in the coldest spot in the house.
Many congratulations to Dr Alan Borthwick and Dr David Brown of the National Records of Scotland on their well deserved recognition in the New Year Honours. Great to see such diligent, thorough work rewarded. www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
Singer, judge and kiltmaker among Scots recognised in honours list
People from the fields of politics, academia and botany have also been recognised.
www.independent.co.uk
December 30, 2025 at 7:14 AM
Many congratulations to Dr Alan Borthwick and Dr David Brown of the National Records of Scotland on their well deserved recognition in the New Year Honours. Great to see such diligent, thorough work rewarded. www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
I was overly Northern and said “Beautiful evening isn’t it?” As I passed Melvin Bragg sitting on a bench in Hampstead.
Right folks. Feeling rather down at the moment so bringing back an oldie
Please Quote this with your most minor celebrity interaction
Please Quote this with your most minor celebrity interaction
December 29, 2025 at 10:03 PM
I was overly Northern and said “Beautiful evening isn’t it?” As I passed Melvin Bragg sitting on a bench in Hampstead.
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Childhood memories recorded for library archives to be brought back to life by youth groups through live performances in Gloucestershire. 👇
BBC News - Gloucestershire memories recaptured through live performances - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
BBC News - Gloucestershire memories recaptured through live performances - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Gloucestershire memories recaptured through live performances
Some memories captured by the Roots and Reflections project are to be performed by youth groups.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 27, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Childhood memories recorded for library archives to be brought back to life by youth groups through live performances in Gloucestershire. 👇
BBC News - Gloucestershire memories recaptured through live performances - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
BBC News - Gloucestershire memories recaptured through live performances - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Can we fill the TL with suggestions of untapped archives/collections? That would be a lot of fun! I think there's quite a bit of material in the Gregory Bateson papers at UCSC Special Collections that has yet to be written about.
In the spirit of the season, I want to offer my fellow historians and other scholars the gift of an amazing, largely untapped archive.
Ladies and gentlemen, the John Doar Papers at Princeton. 🗃️
Ladies and gentlemen, the John Doar Papers at Princeton. 🗃️
December 26, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Can we fill the TL with suggestions of untapped archives/collections? That would be a lot of fun! I think there's quite a bit of material in the Gregory Bateson papers at UCSC Special Collections that has yet to be written about.
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‘The hidden engine room’: how amateur historians are powering genealogical research
‘The hidden engine room’: how amateur historians are powering genealogical research
Wealth of datasets compiled as private passions are now a goldmine for those hunting for their ancestors
www.theguardian.com
December 26, 2025 at 6:16 AM
‘The hidden engine room’: how amateur historians are powering genealogical research
No #ConfinedCocktails from me as I’m in recovery from the book club cocktail night….
December 23, 2025 at 6:59 PM
No #ConfinedCocktails from me as I’m in recovery from the book club cocktail night….
Thank you clients! I’ve got to Christmas without any outstanding invoices! That’s partnership in action and much appreciated
December 23, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Thank you clients! I’ve got to Christmas without any outstanding invoices! That’s partnership in action and much appreciated
Do you want to hear a warming Christmas tale? Listen to the story of the rebirth of my local cinema. I love their motto: It takes a village to raise a cinema.
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December 21, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Do you want to hear a warming Christmas tale? Listen to the story of the rebirth of my local cinema. I love their motto: It takes a village to raise a cinema.
www.facebook.com/share/v/1AHd...
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What a busy few days. Remind me to not to work in a stately home in December in future! I’m
Not sure I’ve warmed up yet.
Not sure I’ve warmed up yet.
December 18, 2025 at 10:32 PM
What a busy few days. Remind me to not to work in a stately home in December in future! I’m
Not sure I’ve warmed up yet.
Not sure I’ve warmed up yet.
I’m very much looking forward to talking about nineteenth century Prisoners on licence for this course. Will I see you there?
Uncover the law-keepers, law-breakers and hidden stories in your family. Crime & Punishment for Family Historians runs 8 Jan–26 Mar (online).
Book by 31 Dec to keep the 2025 price + three bonus talks on detectives, forensic genealogy & sleuthing. 📚🔍
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Book by 31 Dec to keep the 2025 price + three bonus talks on detectives, forensic genealogy & sleuthing. 📚🔍
portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...
December 18, 2025 at 7:47 PM
I’m very much looking forward to talking about nineteenth century Prisoners on licence for this course. Will I see you there?
She starved apparently….
December 18, 2025 at 9:23 AM
She starved apparently….
Ended today cataloguing four vols of letters from teens to their family. They were lovingly collected by their mother who also decorated the cover.
Heartbreaking when in the middle of the volume, they change to condolence letters. A daughter died aged 14 & a son aged 18. Somber end to the day.
Heartbreaking when in the middle of the volume, they change to condolence letters. A daughter died aged 14 & a son aged 18. Somber end to the day.
December 16, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Ended today cataloguing four vols of letters from teens to their family. They were lovingly collected by their mother who also decorated the cover.
Heartbreaking when in the middle of the volume, they change to condolence letters. A daughter died aged 14 & a son aged 18. Somber end to the day.
Heartbreaking when in the middle of the volume, they change to condolence letters. A daughter died aged 14 & a son aged 18. Somber end to the day.
Oh my word I think Liz has got it! The ingredients are identical. My recipe is not for a cocktail, it’s a hangover cure!! Social media is wonderful
" It was essentially a spiced, herbal brandy tonic designed for hangovers or heavy meals, not modern "water intoxication"." 4/4
December 15, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Oh my word I think Liz has got it! The ingredients are identical. My recipe is not for a cocktail, it’s a hangover cure!! Social media is wonderful
So I started off thinking this was a drink, what with the two gallons of brandy, various flowers and spices. Then the final line says leave to stand for 10 days! It’s not baked or steamed. Any ideas what it will turn out like?????
December 15, 2025 at 7:40 PM
So I started off thinking this was a drink, what with the two gallons of brandy, various flowers and spices. Then the final line says leave to stand for 10 days! It’s not baked or steamed. Any ideas what it will turn out like?????
Not a bad place to spend a few days.
December 15, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Not a bad place to spend a few days.
Whammageddon by the ice rink next to my Somerset hotel! Damn them!!!
December 14, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Whammageddon by the ice rink next to my Somerset hotel! Damn them!!!
#ConfinedCocktails is brought to you from a very wired Jan. Too busy to eat this morning, then I was offered a ticket to Anfield at 1.30 for a 3pm kick off. Powered through on a combination of caffeine types, to see a great win. I’ve deserved these chips! Up the Reds!!!
December 13, 2025 at 7:32 PM
#ConfinedCocktails is brought to you from a very wired Jan. Too busy to eat this morning, then I was offered a ticket to Anfield at 1.30 for a 3pm kick off. Powered through on a combination of caffeine types, to see a great win. I’ve deserved these chips! Up the Reds!!!
A first for me this week- new client says he was recommended to me by Chat GPT! I know it’s just the result of an internet search but still, it’s not something I’ve considered for my marketing plan!
December 12, 2025 at 10:07 AM
A first for me this week- new client says he was recommended to me by Chat GPT! I know it’s just the result of an internet search but still, it’s not something I’ve considered for my marketing plan!
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"Information regulator reminds council leaders of need for compassion when releasing files on childhood care" www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
ICO promises legal action over ‘traumatic’ UK care-record access
Information regulator reminds council leaders of need for compassion when releasing files on childhood care
www.theguardian.com
December 9, 2025 at 4:56 PM
"Information regulator reminds council leaders of need for compassion when releasing files on childhood care" www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Hard lessons to be learnt here about moving archives around the country. www.itv.com/news/meridia...
www.itv.com
December 9, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Hard lessons to be learnt here about moving archives around the country. www.itv.com/news/meridia...
Without downloading any new pics describe your vibe for today using an image from your gallery.
December 4, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Without downloading any new pics describe your vibe for today using an image from your gallery.
The University Chamber Choir were testing the acoustics as I visited The Harris, Preston today. This National Lottery Heritage Funded project is being taken to the hearts of local people once more. It’s full of busyness. Parents sharing books with children, young people studying and friends meeting.
December 3, 2025 at 5:49 PM
The University Chamber Choir were testing the acoustics as I visited The Harris, Preston today. This National Lottery Heritage Funded project is being taken to the hearts of local people once more. It’s full of busyness. Parents sharing books with children, young people studying and friends meeting.
Important Christmas planning information:
Ok...sure. You NEED eels at your Christmas feast. But what *else* do you need?
In 1245, Henry III ordered his sheriff at Cambridge to deliver the following to him by Christmas:
2 cranes
24 swans
10 boars & their pickled heads
50 bitterns
6 peacocks
And 10,000 eels. Of course.
🗃️🧪
In 1245, Henry III ordered his sheriff at Cambridge to deliver the following to him by Christmas:
2 cranes
24 swans
10 boars & their pickled heads
50 bitterns
6 peacocks
And 10,000 eels. Of course.
🗃️🧪
December 2, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Important Christmas planning information:
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And this, I'm going to be talking about for quite a while: we're looking for new members of the Accreditation Committee. It's a chance to be part of guiding the programme for the next few years - fascinating and important work. Do give it some thought. www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archives-sec...
Becoming a member of the Archive Service Accreditation Committee - Archives sector
We are seeking five new members to join the Archive Service Accreditation Committee. This is an exciting opportunity to build on your understanding of archives management and practice. As a member of ...
www.nationalarchives.gov.uk
December 2, 2025 at 2:41 PM
And this, I'm going to be talking about for quite a while: we're looking for new members of the Accreditation Committee. It's a chance to be part of guiding the programme for the next few years - fascinating and important work. Do give it some thought. www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archives-sec...