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ICYMI here are this year's #ArchiveAdventCalendar daily themes are below. We are also looking for archives to submit some content that we can share across platforms in our spotlight posts. DM or email us if you'd like to take part.
November 19, 2025 at 9:06 PM
ICYMI here are this year's #ArchiveAdventCalendar daily themes are below. We are also looking for archives to submit some content that we can share across platforms in our spotlight posts. DM or email us if you'd like to take part.
We are pleased to announce the daily themes for the 2025 #ArchiveAdventCalendar. A reminder that anyone can take part in December. Just post something with the daily hashtag and #ArchiveAdventCalendar. We can't wait to see what you will all share this year! 😁🎄🎅
November 10, 2025 at 12:54 PM
We are pleased to announce the daily themes for the 2025 #ArchiveAdventCalendar. A reminder that anyone can take part in December. Just post something with the daily hashtag and #ArchiveAdventCalendar. We can't wait to see what you will all share this year! 😁🎄🎅
It's the last day of #Archive30 ☹️ We'd like thank you all for taking part for the first time over on Blue Sky. You have posted some really interesting stuff. But before you go, tell us #WhyArchives
April 30, 2025 at 7:21 AM
It's the last day of #Archive30 ☹️ We'd like thank you all for taking part for the first time over on Blue Sky. You have posted some really interesting stuff. But before you go, tell us #WhyArchives
It's the penultimate day of #Archive30, and today is a big one. We want you to share any of your #ArchiveCollections. A favourite, a new one, an interesting one, a big one, a small one, an old one - any collection you want to share with us.
April 29, 2025 at 7:32 AM
It's the penultimate day of #Archive30, and today is a big one. We want you to share any of your #ArchiveCollections. A favourite, a new one, an interesting one, a big one, a small one, an old one - any collection you want to share with us.
For day 28 of #Archive30 we want to see some #ArchiveBuildings. Maybe the building that is your home? Some interesting photos of a historical local building? Or a really ornate plan?
April 28, 2025 at 7:29 AM
For day 28 of #Archive30 we want to see some #ArchiveBuildings. Maybe the building that is your home? Some interesting photos of a historical local building? Or a really ornate plan?
Now we don't want to ruin your Sunday, but what are your #ArchiveNightmares. Is this something you have experienced? Or something you hope that never happens? #Archive30
April 27, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Now we don't want to ruin your Sunday, but what are your #ArchiveNightmares. Is this something you have experienced? Or something you hope that never happens? #Archive30
Do you have an interesting #archiveobject amongst your collections? Does it have an interesting story? Why is it in the archive? #Archive30
April 26, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Do you have an interesting #archiveobject amongst your collections? Does it have an interesting story? Why is it in the archive? #Archive30
It's not just old stuff in archives. What have you got that is all shiny and new? #SomethingNew #Archive30
April 25, 2025 at 7:35 AM
It's not just old stuff in archives. What have you got that is all shiny and new? #SomethingNew #Archive30
What items keep getting requested by researchers? Is there something you always get out when doing tours? What is your most #PopularItem #Archive30
April 24, 2025 at 8:04 AM
What items keep getting requested by researchers? Is there something you always get out when doing tours? What is your most #PopularItem #Archive30
A big part of archives is the community they commemorate or serve. Tell us about your community. #CommunityArchives #Archive30
April 23, 2025 at 7:25 AM
A big part of archives is the community they commemorate or serve. Tell us about your community. #CommunityArchives #Archive30
Time for some #ArchiveAction. What actions are you taking with your collections? Are you starting any projects? Are you improving or changing your services? Maybe you are starting a campaign. #Archive30
April 22, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Time for some #ArchiveAction. What actions are you taking with your collections? Are you starting any projects? Are you improving or changing your services? Maybe you are starting a campaign. #Archive30
What are the common misconceptions and #ArchiveMyths that you would like to put right? What assumptions do people make about archives, archivists or the record themselves. #Archive30
April 21, 2025 at 10:29 AM
What are the common misconceptions and #ArchiveMyths that you would like to put right? What assumptions do people make about archives, archivists or the record themselves. #Archive30
Time for a bit of #FunandGames. Show us the lighter side of archives. Maybe some sport, a playground game, or just some people having a good time! #Archive30
April 20, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Time for a bit of #FunandGames. Show us the lighter side of archives. Maybe some sport, a playground game, or just some people having a good time! #Archive30
It is a long weekend for many so what better time for some #archivetravel. Whether by road, rail, sea or air, where are your archives taking us for the day? #Archive30
April 19, 2025 at 8:15 AM
It is a long weekend for many so what better time for some #archivetravel. Whether by road, rail, sea or air, where are your archives taking us for the day? #Archive30
On day 18 of #Archive30 we want your #ArchiveAdvice. Perhaps you have some pearls of wisdom to share with researchers or you would like to give advice to any prospective archivists out there. Or are there any gems of advice in your collections?
April 18, 2025 at 7:42 AM
On day 18 of #Archive30 we want your #ArchiveAdvice. Perhaps you have some pearls of wisdom to share with researchers or you would like to give advice to any prospective archivists out there. Or are there any gems of advice in your collections?
What #minimilestones have you achieved recently, or is there something that you are working towards? #Archive30
April 17, 2025 at 10:41 AM
What #minimilestones have you achieved recently, or is there something that you are working towards? #Archive30
It's day 16 of #Archive30 and we would like you to share #SomethingSmall from your collections. What teeny tiny items do you hold?
April 16, 2025 at 7:42 AM
It's day 16 of #Archive30 and we would like you to share #SomethingSmall from your collections. What teeny tiny items do you hold?
I think it's time for a spot of #ArchiveFoodandDrink. What items do you have in your collections to make us all feel a bit hungry or thirsty? #Archive30
April 15, 2025 at 8:06 AM
I think it's time for a spot of #ArchiveFoodandDrink. What items do you have in your collections to make us all feel a bit hungry or thirsty? #Archive30
Today's #archive30 theme is #unusualarchives. What items out of the ordinary do you have in your stores?
April 14, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Today's #archive30 theme is #unusualarchives. What items out of the ordinary do you have in your stores?
What interesting #ArchivesTechnology do you use as an archivist or to manage your archives. Or do have any archives relating to innovative technology? #Archive30
April 13, 2025 at 11:33 AM
What interesting #ArchivesTechnology do you use as an archivist or to manage your archives. Or do have any archives relating to innovative technology? #Archive30
Time to look back at some #ArchiveFashion. What interesting outfits do you have to share with us?
Click the hashtag to see the full catwalk of styles.
#Archive30
Click the hashtag to see the full catwalk of styles.
#Archive30
April 12, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Time to look back at some #ArchiveFashion. What interesting outfits do you have to share with us?
Click the hashtag to see the full catwalk of styles.
#Archive30
Click the hashtag to see the full catwalk of styles.
#Archive30
Today is day 10 of #Archive30 so that means we are a third of the way through. And we have a fun one for you today - #ArchiveAnimals. Click the hashtag to see all the cute, unusual, clever, surprising, scary and goodest animals from the archives.
April 10, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Today is day 10 of #Archive30 so that means we are a third of the way through. And we have a fun one for you today - #ArchiveAnimals. Click the hashtag to see all the cute, unusual, clever, surprising, scary and goodest animals from the archives.
What is the biggest thing in your archive? What is quite awkward to move to your searchroom? What item means you will have to rearrange the tables in order to view it?
Or maybe you want to share a BIG announcement...
#SomethingBig #Archive30
Or maybe you want to share a BIG announcement...
#SomethingBig #Archive30
April 9, 2025 at 7:32 AM
What is the biggest thing in your archive? What is quite awkward to move to your searchroom? What item means you will have to rearrange the tables in order to view it?
Or maybe you want to share a BIG announcement...
#SomethingBig #Archive30
Or maybe you want to share a BIG announcement...
#SomethingBig #Archive30
After #ArchivesToday yesterday, we would like to know what #ArchivePlan you have. What are you working towards?
Or maybe you would like to share an interesting architectural item.
#Archive30
Or maybe you would like to share an interesting architectural item.
#Archive30
April 8, 2025 at 8:50 AM
After #ArchivesToday yesterday, we would like to know what #ArchivePlan you have. What are you working towards?
Or maybe you would like to share an interesting architectural item.
#Archive30
Or maybe you would like to share an interesting architectural item.
#Archive30
It's Monday morning and we want you to tell us what is going on in #ArchivesToday. What's on your to do list? What new projects are you working on? Do you have any announcements to share? Tell us about your day. Or maybe about modern problems facing #ArchivesToday #Archive30
April 7, 2025 at 7:33 AM
It's Monday morning and we want you to tell us what is going on in #ArchivesToday. What's on your to do list? What new projects are you working on? Do you have any announcements to share? Tell us about your day. Or maybe about modern problems facing #ArchivesToday #Archive30