Jim Ranahan
@postcardjim.bsky.social
Archives, maps & photography.
Armchair archaeology.
Fascinated by Jacquetta Hawkes & creative archaeology.
Never tired of postcards.
Views are mine, unless reposts.
Armchair archaeology.
Fascinated by Jacquetta Hawkes & creative archaeology.
Never tired of postcards.
Views are mine, unless reposts.
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Big news! Announcing the shortlist for the Marsh Awards Community Archaeologist of the Year 2025 🎉
Meet the six archaeologists championing community heritage across the UK. Get to know their stories and find out about the incredible work they do here 👉 bit.ly/4jN6tdm
Congratulations!
Meet the six archaeologists championing community heritage across the UK. Get to know their stories and find out about the incredible work they do here 👉 bit.ly/4jN6tdm
Congratulations!
June 14, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Big news! Announcing the shortlist for the Marsh Awards Community Archaeologist of the Year 2025 🎉
Meet the six archaeologists championing community heritage across the UK. Get to know their stories and find out about the incredible work they do here 👉 bit.ly/4jN6tdm
Congratulations!
Meet the six archaeologists championing community heritage across the UK. Get to know their stories and find out about the incredible work they do here 👉 bit.ly/4jN6tdm
Congratulations!
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A comparison to demonstrate how I retrieve weak colour information from a faded autochrome: I never paint on new colour to digitally colourise a photo, I only ever work with & boost the colour information in the original plate. This photo shows WWI French war graves at Laffaux on Moday 14th May 1917
June 13, 2025 at 9:47 PM
A comparison to demonstrate how I retrieve weak colour information from a faded autochrome: I never paint on new colour to digitally colourise a photo, I only ever work with & boost the colour information in the original plate. This photo shows WWI French war graves at Laffaux on Moday 14th May 1917
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📣 Hello Bluesky! We’re ARA Northern 💙
We’re the regional group for the Archives and Records Association (ARA) in Northern England — and we’re thrilled to be joining Bluesky!
We look forward to sharing news from the North with you! 🎉
#Archives #RecordsManagement #ARANorthern #BlueskyArchives #ARA
We’re the regional group for the Archives and Records Association (ARA) in Northern England — and we’re thrilled to be joining Bluesky!
We look forward to sharing news from the North with you! 🎉
#Archives #RecordsManagement #ARANorthern #BlueskyArchives #ARA
June 9, 2025 at 10:48 AM
📣 Hello Bluesky! We’re ARA Northern 💙
We’re the regional group for the Archives and Records Association (ARA) in Northern England — and we’re thrilled to be joining Bluesky!
We look forward to sharing news from the North with you! 🎉
#Archives #RecordsManagement #ARANorthern #BlueskyArchives #ARA
We’re the regional group for the Archives and Records Association (ARA) in Northern England — and we’re thrilled to be joining Bluesky!
We look forward to sharing news from the North with you! 🎉
#Archives #RecordsManagement #ARANorthern #BlueskyArchives #ARA
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It’s #InternationalArchivesDay! As @lincoln.ox.ac.uk College Archivist, I get to look after a wide range of records, objects and artworks dating from the Middle Ages to the present day! 📜🎨🎉
Archive catalogue:
lincoln.ox.ac.uk/discover/lin...
Artwork listing:
artuk.org/discover/art...
Archive catalogue:
lincoln.ox.ac.uk/discover/lin...
Artwork listing:
artuk.org/discover/art...
June 9, 2025 at 3:19 PM
It’s #InternationalArchivesDay! As @lincoln.ox.ac.uk College Archivist, I get to look after a wide range of records, objects and artworks dating from the Middle Ages to the present day! 📜🎨🎉
Archive catalogue:
lincoln.ox.ac.uk/discover/lin...
Artwork listing:
artuk.org/discover/art...
Archive catalogue:
lincoln.ox.ac.uk/discover/lin...
Artwork listing:
artuk.org/discover/art...
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On the regional train rolling north from Rome to Pisa; in the lead car the soundscape is being contested between two women intoning their afternoon Ave Marias and a live version of Because the Night. An echoey Trenitalia announcement reminds us that our schedule could be subject to variations
June 8, 2025 at 1:55 PM
On the regional train rolling north from Rome to Pisa; in the lead car the soundscape is being contested between two women intoning their afternoon Ave Marias and a live version of Because the Night. An echoey Trenitalia announcement reminds us that our schedule could be subject to variations
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Taken exactly 97 years ago this month - in June 1928 - this beautiful autochrome study of a German garden in Baden is a wondrous riot of colour. I just love the 'twenties outfit with cloche hat and aqua marine scarf! It is all original colour, not colourised. 😍
June 8, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Taken exactly 97 years ago this month - in June 1928 - this beautiful autochrome study of a German garden in Baden is a wondrous riot of colour. I just love the 'twenties outfit with cloche hat and aqua marine scarf! It is all original colour, not colourised. 😍
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@milleanick.bsky.social I ticked off another of the North Eastern Railway tiled maps at Scarborough yesterday.
June 8, 2025 at 2:00 PM
@milleanick.bsky.social I ticked off another of the North Eastern Railway tiled maps at Scarborough yesterday.
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Sunset on Friday 18th December 1908. I have cleaned-up this astounding autochrome photograph of twilight 117 years ago, taken in colour by Julien Gérardin. It is an original colour plate, not colourised.
May 29, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Sunset on Friday 18th December 1908. I have cleaned-up this astounding autochrome photograph of twilight 117 years ago, taken in colour by Julien Gérardin. It is an original colour plate, not colourised.
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🎙️More podcasts 🎙️ added to the The World Turned Upside Down
A unique free open access resource for everyone interested in the people, events and ideas of the British Civil Wars - explored and explained by leading historians
Take a look👇
A unique free open access resource for everyone interested in the people, events and ideas of the British Civil Wars - explored and explained by leading historians
Take a look👇
Programmes - The World Turned Upside Down
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May 25, 2025 at 8:59 AM
🎙️More podcasts 🎙️ added to the The World Turned Upside Down
A unique free open access resource for everyone interested in the people, events and ideas of the British Civil Wars - explored and explained by leading historians
Take a look👇
A unique free open access resource for everyone interested in the people, events and ideas of the British Civil Wars - explored and explained by leading historians
Take a look👇
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When we took this certificate out of its frame, we found a school timetable lurking underneath! We don't know which school it belongs to, but as the certificate is for a Chesterfield festival from 1934, the timetable is likely to be from around the same place and time.
#1930s #history
#1930s #history
May 22, 2025 at 12:39 PM
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The irony of a silverfish being discovered on this page of a notebook, containing a drawing of a silverfish, is not lost on us. Nature notebook of Allan Mahood from the Ted Ellis archive (NRO, ACC 2025/21). #silverfish #archives #bugsinbooks
May 21, 2025 at 10:29 AM
The irony of a silverfish being discovered on this page of a notebook, containing a drawing of a silverfish, is not lost on us. Nature notebook of Allan Mahood from the Ted Ellis archive (NRO, ACC 2025/21). #silverfish #archives #bugsinbooks
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It’s oral history recording this week at The Exchange for the Unlocking the Vaults project - such great stories and recollections that will be an integral part of the planned interpretation. Thank you to all our participants 😊
www.birmingham.ac.uk/the-exchange...
www.birmingham.ac.uk/the-exchange...
May 21, 2025 at 5:58 PM
It’s oral history recording this week at The Exchange for the Unlocking the Vaults project - such great stories and recollections that will be an integral part of the planned interpretation. Thank you to all our participants 😊
www.birmingham.ac.uk/the-exchange...
www.birmingham.ac.uk/the-exchange...
Pleased to be in #Manchester today. What a #library!
Archives+ is hosting a members’ event for @ARANorthern
‘Where Next For EDI in #archives?’
Archives+ is hosting a members’ event for @ARANorthern
‘Where Next For EDI in #archives?’
May 21, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Pleased to be in #Manchester today. What a #library!
Archives+ is hosting a members’ event for @ARANorthern
‘Where Next For EDI in #archives?’
Archives+ is hosting a members’ event for @ARANorthern
‘Where Next For EDI in #archives?’
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'The County of London Plan' by E. J. Carter & Erno Goldfinger (PAM 16030) published 1945. A proposal on how to develop London following the Second World War.
One of many items that will be on display at our Architecture drop-in event on Friday 6th June, 12-3pm. #festivalofarchitecture
One of many items that will be on display at our Architecture drop-in event on Friday 6th June, 12-3pm. #festivalofarchitecture
May 20, 2025 at 8:37 AM
'The County of London Plan' by E. J. Carter & Erno Goldfinger (PAM 16030) published 1945. A proposal on how to develop London following the Second World War.
One of many items that will be on display at our Architecture drop-in event on Friday 6th June, 12-3pm. #festivalofarchitecture
One of many items that will be on display at our Architecture drop-in event on Friday 6th June, 12-3pm. #festivalofarchitecture
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If you’re confused by a dame or a denizen or want to know the difference between a flonk and a fold, then 'The Local Historian’s Encyclopaedia' is for you. Full of fascinating facts it’s a go to book for anyone interested in #LocalAndCommunityHistoryMonth - find a copy in our #LocalStudies library.
May 20, 2025 at 10:14 AM
If you’re confused by a dame or a denizen or want to know the difference between a flonk and a fold, then 'The Local Historian’s Encyclopaedia' is for you. Full of fascinating facts it’s a go to book for anyone interested in #LocalAndCommunityHistoryMonth - find a copy in our #LocalStudies library.
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If you want to take part in #LocalAndCommunityHistoryMonth but don’t know where to start, our #LocalStudies collection has lots of books to help. (As well as lovely staff who’ll be more than happy to point you in the right direction 😃).
#LocalHistory
#LocalHistory
May 16, 2025 at 11:54 AM
If you want to take part in #LocalAndCommunityHistoryMonth but don’t know where to start, our #LocalStudies collection has lots of books to help. (As well as lovely staff who’ll be more than happy to point you in the right direction 😃).
#LocalHistory
#LocalHistory
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In our latest blog, Sophie Coulthard from Collection Care takes us behind the scenes and talks about how they conserved special collection items for display in the recently refurbished gallery spaces here at the John Rylands.
Blog: ow.ly/FzQn50VTMjy
Blog: ow.ly/FzQn50VTMjy
May 16, 2025 at 3:01 PM
In our latest blog, Sophie Coulthard from Collection Care takes us behind the scenes and talks about how they conserved special collection items for display in the recently refurbished gallery spaces here at the John Rylands.
Blog: ow.ly/FzQn50VTMjy
Blog: ow.ly/FzQn50VTMjy
21 May 2025 - Members’ Event
Join us at Archives+ #Manchester
‘Where next for EDI in #archives?’
(round table discussion)
Enjoy a tour of the iconic Central Library
Meet your committee!
Tell us what you need from YOUR region
Details are being sent directly to members
Join us at Archives+ #Manchester
‘Where next for EDI in #archives?’
(round table discussion)
Enjoy a tour of the iconic Central Library
Meet your committee!
Tell us what you need from YOUR region
Details are being sent directly to members
May 15, 2025 at 5:28 AM
21 May 2025 - Members’ Event
Join us at Archives+ #Manchester
‘Where next for EDI in #archives?’
(round table discussion)
Enjoy a tour of the iconic Central Library
Meet your committee!
Tell us what you need from YOUR region
Details are being sent directly to members
Join us at Archives+ #Manchester
‘Where next for EDI in #archives?’
(round table discussion)
Enjoy a tour of the iconic Central Library
Meet your committee!
Tell us what you need from YOUR region
Details are being sent directly to members
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I get that some people aren't fans of wide and even ultra-wide-angle lenses, but for me, the wider the better!
substack.com/@alexluyckxp...
#filmphotography #photography #believeinfilm #shootfilmbenice
substack.com/@alexluyckxp...
#filmphotography #photography #believeinfilm #shootfilmbenice
In Praise of the Ultra-Wide
Somethings 24mm isn't wide enough
substack.com
May 14, 2025 at 11:26 AM
I get that some people aren't fans of wide and even ultra-wide-angle lenses, but for me, the wider the better!
substack.com/@alexluyckxp...
#filmphotography #photography #believeinfilm #shootfilmbenice
substack.com/@alexluyckxp...
#filmphotography #photography #believeinfilm #shootfilmbenice
21 May 2025 - Members’ Event
Join us at Archives+ #Manchester Central Library
‘Where next for EDI in #archives?’
(round table discussion)
Enjoy a tour of the iconic Library
Meet your committee!
Tell us what you need from YOUR region
Details are being sent directly to members
Join us at Archives+ #Manchester Central Library
‘Where next for EDI in #archives?’
(round table discussion)
Enjoy a tour of the iconic Library
Meet your committee!
Tell us what you need from YOUR region
Details are being sent directly to members
May 12, 2025 at 5:29 AM
21 May 2025 - Members’ Event
Join us at Archives+ #Manchester Central Library
‘Where next for EDI in #archives?’
(round table discussion)
Enjoy a tour of the iconic Library
Meet your committee!
Tell us what you need from YOUR region
Details are being sent directly to members
Join us at Archives+ #Manchester Central Library
‘Where next for EDI in #archives?’
(round table discussion)
Enjoy a tour of the iconic Library
Meet your committee!
Tell us what you need from YOUR region
Details are being sent directly to members
21 May 2025 - Members’ Event for ARA Northern @araukie.bsky.social
Join us at @archivesplus
‘Where next for EDI in #archives?’
(round table discussion)
Enjoy a tour of the iconic #Manchester Central Library
Tell us what you need from YOUR region
Details are being sent directly to members
Join us at @archivesplus
‘Where next for EDI in #archives?’
(round table discussion)
Enjoy a tour of the iconic #Manchester Central Library
Tell us what you need from YOUR region
Details are being sent directly to members
May 8, 2025 at 5:52 AM
21 May 2025 - Members’ Event for ARA Northern @araukie.bsky.social
Join us at @archivesplus
‘Where next for EDI in #archives?’
(round table discussion)
Enjoy a tour of the iconic #Manchester Central Library
Tell us what you need from YOUR region
Details are being sent directly to members
Join us at @archivesplus
‘Where next for EDI in #archives?’
(round table discussion)
Enjoy a tour of the iconic #Manchester Central Library
Tell us what you need from YOUR region
Details are being sent directly to members
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Next Tuesday, Julia King will talk about Syon Abbey and the Book Trade at the Book Collecting Seminar @ies-sas.bsky.social do not miss it! 👇 ies.sas.ac.uk/events/syon-...
Syon Abbey and the Book Trade
ies.sas.ac.uk
May 6, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Next Tuesday, Julia King will talk about Syon Abbey and the Book Trade at the Book Collecting Seminar @ies-sas.bsky.social do not miss it! 👇 ies.sas.ac.uk/events/syon-...
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Call for Contributions! The Student & Early Careers Conference 2025 is back 🎓🏺
🗓️ 30 July | 🕒 3 - 8 pm | 📍 Online
Share your work in a friendly space: talks, posters, or videos welcome!
Submit by 2 June, 9 am 👉 conference@archaeologyuk.org
Find out more 👉 www.archaeologyuk.org/youth-engage...
🗓️ 30 July | 🕒 3 - 8 pm | 📍 Online
Share your work in a friendly space: talks, posters, or videos welcome!
Submit by 2 June, 9 am 👉 conference@archaeologyuk.org
Find out more 👉 www.archaeologyuk.org/youth-engage...
May 6, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Call for Contributions! The Student & Early Careers Conference 2025 is back 🎓🏺
🗓️ 30 July | 🕒 3 - 8 pm | 📍 Online
Share your work in a friendly space: talks, posters, or videos welcome!
Submit by 2 June, 9 am 👉 conference@archaeologyuk.org
Find out more 👉 www.archaeologyuk.org/youth-engage...
🗓️ 30 July | 🕒 3 - 8 pm | 📍 Online
Share your work in a friendly space: talks, posters, or videos welcome!
Submit by 2 June, 9 am 👉 conference@archaeologyuk.org
Find out more 👉 www.archaeologyuk.org/youth-engage...
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Are Early Medieval Books your thing? We have a summer school course for you!👇 #Skystorians #MedievalSky
ies.sas.ac.uk/london-inter...
ies.sas.ac.uk/london-inter...
Introduction to Insular Script and the Palaeography of the Old English Period
ies.sas.ac.uk
May 5, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Are Early Medieval Books your thing? We have a summer school course for you!👇 #Skystorians #MedievalSky
ies.sas.ac.uk/london-inter...
ies.sas.ac.uk/london-inter...
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This year’s Book Trade History conference will explore the Book Trades at War. Booking information coming soon for conference in London on 23/24 November.
May 1, 2025 at 5:41 PM
This year’s Book Trade History conference will explore the Book Trades at War. Booking information coming soon for conference in London on 23/24 November.