Bishopsgate Institute
@bishopsgateinst.bsky.social
Proudly independent since 1895. Dive into our archives and learn with us online. https://www.bishopsgate.org.uk/
Not your nan’s Christmas jumper.
No jingle, no sparkle - just leather, latex, and full archival fantasy. 🖤 ◼️ ⚫
From the UK Fetish Archive. 3 days left to order.
A gift for yourself, or someone who’ll get it. https://everpress.com/profile/uk-fetish-archive
No jingle, no sparkle - just leather, latex, and full archival fantasy. 🖤 ◼️ ⚫
From the UK Fetish Archive. 3 days left to order.
A gift for yourself, or someone who’ll get it. https://everpress.com/profile/uk-fetish-archive
November 12, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Not your nan’s Christmas jumper.
No jingle, no sparkle - just leather, latex, and full archival fantasy. 🖤 ◼️ ⚫
From the UK Fetish Archive. 3 days left to order.
A gift for yourself, or someone who’ll get it. https://everpress.com/profile/uk-fetish-archive
No jingle, no sparkle - just leather, latex, and full archival fantasy. 🖤 ◼️ ⚫
From the UK Fetish Archive. 3 days left to order.
A gift for yourself, or someone who’ll get it. https://everpress.com/profile/uk-fetish-archive
Spotted @davidolusoga.bsky.social somewhere unexpected lately?
Now he’s back to the real story.
Empire - his new @BBC series on Britain’s imperial legacy, filmed partly at Bishopsgate Institute.
📺 Empire with David Olusoga - watch on BBC iPlayer.
Now he’s back to the real story.
Empire - his new @BBC series on Britain’s imperial legacy, filmed partly at Bishopsgate Institute.
📺 Empire with David Olusoga - watch on BBC iPlayer.
November 11, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Spotted @davidolusoga.bsky.social somewhere unexpected lately?
Now he’s back to the real story.
Empire - his new @BBC series on Britain’s imperial legacy, filmed partly at Bishopsgate Institute.
📺 Empire with David Olusoga - watch on BBC iPlayer.
Now he’s back to the real story.
Empire - his new @BBC series on Britain’s imperial legacy, filmed partly at Bishopsgate Institute.
📺 Empire with David Olusoga - watch on BBC iPlayer.
An extra hour of sleep? Don’t mind if we do. 😴 🕰️
Once upon a time, the end of daylight saving meant dashing around to wind back every clock in sight. Now, our digital ones kindly do it for us, though we can’t help admiring the craftsmanship of these timepieces from our archives.
Once upon a time, the end of daylight saving meant dashing around to wind back every clock in sight. Now, our digital ones kindly do it for us, though we can’t help admiring the craftsmanship of these timepieces from our archives.
October 26, 2025 at 10:00 AM
An extra hour of sleep? Don’t mind if we do. 😴 🕰️
Once upon a time, the end of daylight saving meant dashing around to wind back every clock in sight. Now, our digital ones kindly do it for us, though we can’t help admiring the craftsmanship of these timepieces from our archives.
Once upon a time, the end of daylight saving meant dashing around to wind back every clock in sight. Now, our digital ones kindly do it for us, though we can’t help admiring the craftsmanship of these timepieces from our archives.
“No Tango or freak dances were allowed…”
In 1914, 230 guests enjoyed a “very pleasant evening” at Bishopsgate - despite a strict ban on Tango, as found in @thebritishnewspaperarchive.
Today? Queer Salsa, K-pop, Ballroom & more. Get your freak on. https://bit.ly/3Ihr9xs
#BishopsgateInstitute
In 1914, 230 guests enjoyed a “very pleasant evening” at Bishopsgate - despite a strict ban on Tango, as found in @thebritishnewspaperarchive.
Today? Queer Salsa, K-pop, Ballroom & more. Get your freak on. https://bit.ly/3Ihr9xs
#BishopsgateInstitute
October 15, 2025 at 2:05 PM
“No Tango or freak dances were allowed…”
In 1914, 230 guests enjoyed a “very pleasant evening” at Bishopsgate - despite a strict ban on Tango, as found in @thebritishnewspaperarchive.
Today? Queer Salsa, K-pop, Ballroom & more. Get your freak on. https://bit.ly/3Ihr9xs
#BishopsgateInstitute
In 1914, 230 guests enjoyed a “very pleasant evening” at Bishopsgate - despite a strict ban on Tango, as found in @thebritishnewspaperarchive.
Today? Queer Salsa, K-pop, Ballroom & more. Get your freak on. https://bit.ly/3Ihr9xs
#BishopsgateInstitute
Ever wanted to take a piece of the UK Fetish Archive home with you to play?
Now's your chance...
Limited edition tees - printed to order, 30 days only.
📦 Don’t make us beg. https://www.bishopsgate.org.uk/archives/uk-fetish-archive-merch/
Wearing history has never felt quite like this. 🖤
Now's your chance...
Limited edition tees - printed to order, 30 days only.
📦 Don’t make us beg. https://www.bishopsgate.org.uk/archives/uk-fetish-archive-merch/
Wearing history has never felt quite like this. 🖤
September 22, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Ever wanted to take a piece of the UK Fetish Archive home with you to play?
Now's your chance...
Limited edition tees - printed to order, 30 days only.
📦 Don’t make us beg. https://www.bishopsgate.org.uk/archives/uk-fetish-archive-merch/
Wearing history has never felt quite like this. 🖤
Now's your chance...
Limited edition tees - printed to order, 30 days only.
📦 Don’t make us beg. https://www.bishopsgate.org.uk/archives/uk-fetish-archive-merch/
Wearing history has never felt quite like this. 🖤
October at Bishopsgate is full of possibilities.
Whether you’re here to explore hidden histories or pick up a new skill, this month’s line-up has something to spark your curiosity.
Browse the full programme and book your place. https://bit.ly/3Ihr9xs
#WhatsOnLondon #LondonEvents
Whether you’re here to explore hidden histories or pick up a new skill, this month’s line-up has something to spark your curiosity.
Browse the full programme and book your place. https://bit.ly/3Ihr9xs
#WhatsOnLondon #LondonEvents
September 17, 2025 at 2:47 PM
October at Bishopsgate is full of possibilities.
Whether you’re here to explore hidden histories or pick up a new skill, this month’s line-up has something to spark your curiosity.
Browse the full programme and book your place. https://bit.ly/3Ihr9xs
#WhatsOnLondon #LondonEvents
Whether you’re here to explore hidden histories or pick up a new skill, this month’s line-up has something to spark your curiosity.
Browse the full programme and book your place. https://bit.ly/3Ihr9xs
#WhatsOnLondon #LondonEvents
What’s the cost of justice delivered too late?
Red Gold (BBC Radio 4) reveals the story behind the infected blood scandal, a billion-dollar industry built on contaminated trust.
Proud our archives supported Anita Sullivan's research
🎧 29 July, 14:15 or after on BBC Sounds.
Red Gold (BBC Radio 4) reveals the story behind the infected blood scandal, a billion-dollar industry built on contaminated trust.
Proud our archives supported Anita Sullivan's research
🎧 29 July, 14:15 or after on BBC Sounds.
July 28, 2025 at 6:34 AM
What’s the cost of justice delivered too late?
Red Gold (BBC Radio 4) reveals the story behind the infected blood scandal, a billion-dollar industry built on contaminated trust.
Proud our archives supported Anita Sullivan's research
🎧 29 July, 14:15 or after on BBC Sounds.
Red Gold (BBC Radio 4) reveals the story behind the infected blood scandal, a billion-dollar industry built on contaminated trust.
Proud our archives supported Anita Sullivan's research
🎧 29 July, 14:15 or after on BBC Sounds.
✍️ Discover the power of queer storytelling.
Join kink practitioner and writer Matt Skully for a workshop exploring sexual subcultures through writing.
📆 13th of July & 10th of August.
🎟️ Book now: bit.ly/3HKMCOO
#QueerWriting #BishopsgateInstitute
Join kink practitioner and writer Matt Skully for a workshop exploring sexual subcultures through writing.
📆 13th of July & 10th of August.
🎟️ Book now: bit.ly/3HKMCOO
#QueerWriting #BishopsgateInstitute
June 27, 2025 at 10:32 AM
✍️ Discover the power of queer storytelling.
Join kink practitioner and writer Matt Skully for a workshop exploring sexual subcultures through writing.
📆 13th of July & 10th of August.
🎟️ Book now: bit.ly/3HKMCOO
#QueerWriting #BishopsgateInstitute
Join kink practitioner and writer Matt Skully for a workshop exploring sexual subcultures through writing.
📆 13th of July & 10th of August.
🎟️ Book now: bit.ly/3HKMCOO
#QueerWriting #BishopsgateInstitute
Our Pride Reception kicked off Pride 2025 with joy, community, and a toast to queer stories of the past, present, and future. 🏳️🌈
Thank you to all who joined us, and to Aldgate Connect for their support!
#PrideMonth #Pride2025
Thank you to all who joined us, and to Aldgate Connect for their support!
#PrideMonth #Pride2025
June 18, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Our Pride Reception kicked off Pride 2025 with joy, community, and a toast to queer stories of the past, present, and future. 🏳️🌈
Thank you to all who joined us, and to Aldgate Connect for their support!
#PrideMonth #Pride2025
Thank you to all who joined us, and to Aldgate Connect for their support!
#PrideMonth #Pride2025
This Pride Month, join us at the Institute for talks and workshops on queer activism, literature, musicals, and the TV legacy of Russell T Davies.
Led by @emilygarside.bsky.social and others, open to all.
Explore events → bishopsgate.org.uk/whats-on/sea...
#PrideMonth2025 #QueerHistory
Led by @emilygarside.bsky.social and others, open to all.
Explore events → bishopsgate.org.uk/whats-on/sea...
#PrideMonth2025 #QueerHistory
May 29, 2025 at 8:40 AM
This Pride Month, join us at the Institute for talks and workshops on queer activism, literature, musicals, and the TV legacy of Russell T Davies.
Led by @emilygarside.bsky.social and others, open to all.
Explore events → bishopsgate.org.uk/whats-on/sea...
#PrideMonth2025 #QueerHistory
Led by @emilygarside.bsky.social and others, open to all.
Explore events → bishopsgate.org.uk/whats-on/sea...
#PrideMonth2025 #QueerHistory
Wizard robes. Pulp zines. Protest banners.
Step into 300,000+ stories of queer history this #PrideMonth.
🏳️🌈 5 archive tours. June 2025.
📍 Open to all.
🎟️ Book now - bit.ly/3Syku3s
Step into 300,000+ stories of queer history this #PrideMonth.
🏳️🌈 5 archive tours. June 2025.
📍 Open to all.
🎟️ Book now - bit.ly/3Syku3s
May 22, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Wizard robes. Pulp zines. Protest banners.
Step into 300,000+ stories of queer history this #PrideMonth.
🏳️🌈 5 archive tours. June 2025.
📍 Open to all.
🎟️ Book now - bit.ly/3Syku3s
Step into 300,000+ stories of queer history this #PrideMonth.
🏳️🌈 5 archive tours. June 2025.
📍 Open to all.
🎟️ Book now - bit.ly/3Syku3s
"Needs more egg."
If you’ve ever thought that while eyeing a tin of beans… you’re not alone.
For the adventurous cooks and archive-diggers: this 1950s recipe might just tempt your tastebuds, or test your limits.
📸 From 57 Ways With Heinz Baked Beans (c.1950) | LCM/527
If you’ve ever thought that while eyeing a tin of beans… you’re not alone.
For the adventurous cooks and archive-diggers: this 1950s recipe might just tempt your tastebuds, or test your limits.
📸 From 57 Ways With Heinz Baked Beans (c.1950) | LCM/527
May 21, 2025 at 9:11 AM
"Needs more egg."
If you’ve ever thought that while eyeing a tin of beans… you’re not alone.
For the adventurous cooks and archive-diggers: this 1950s recipe might just tempt your tastebuds, or test your limits.
📸 From 57 Ways With Heinz Baked Beans (c.1950) | LCM/527
If you’ve ever thought that while eyeing a tin of beans… you’re not alone.
For the adventurous cooks and archive-diggers: this 1950s recipe might just tempt your tastebuds, or test your limits.
📸 From 57 Ways With Heinz Baked Beans (c.1950) | LCM/527
Spring sunshine, sandwiches in the park & a hint of hayfever - a May afternoon well spent. ☀️
Our Library holds a wealth of information on the social and political history of London’s parks and open spaces.
📸 River Christian Centre Archive
Our Library holds a wealth of information on the social and political history of London’s parks and open spaces.
📸 River Christian Centre Archive
May 2, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Spring sunshine, sandwiches in the park & a hint of hayfever - a May afternoon well spent. ☀️
Our Library holds a wealth of information on the social and political history of London’s parks and open spaces.
📸 River Christian Centre Archive
Our Library holds a wealth of information on the social and political history of London’s parks and open spaces.
📸 River Christian Centre Archive
In 1912, a Lantern Lecture lit up our halls.
Today, you can still hire the same historic spaces for talks, launches, rehearsals and more.
A venue with real history.
🔗 www.bishopsgate.org.uk/hire/promote...
#VenueHire #LondonEvents #BishopsgateInstitute
Today, you can still hire the same historic spaces for talks, launches, rehearsals and more.
A venue with real history.
🔗 www.bishopsgate.org.uk/hire/promote...
#VenueHire #LondonEvents #BishopsgateInstitute
April 16, 2025 at 10:00 AM
In 1912, a Lantern Lecture lit up our halls.
Today, you can still hire the same historic spaces for talks, launches, rehearsals and more.
A venue with real history.
🔗 www.bishopsgate.org.uk/hire/promote...
#VenueHire #LondonEvents #BishopsgateInstitute
Today, you can still hire the same historic spaces for talks, launches, rehearsals and more.
A venue with real history.
🔗 www.bishopsgate.org.uk/hire/promote...
#VenueHire #LondonEvents #BishopsgateInstitute
Your year in the archives, at a glance:
🧾 7,547 research requests completed
👋 2,483 research visitors and 1,251 were first-time visitors
🔍 Top focus? LGBTQ+ History 🏳️🌈 (3,642 requests!)
👆 Most-used archive? Our LGBTQ+ Reference Library (1,060 times)
Thanks for keeping history alive.
🧾 7,547 research requests completed
👋 2,483 research visitors and 1,251 were first-time visitors
🔍 Top focus? LGBTQ+ History 🏳️🌈 (3,642 requests!)
👆 Most-used archive? Our LGBTQ+ Reference Library (1,060 times)
Thanks for keeping history alive.
April 9, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Your year in the archives, at a glance:
🧾 7,547 research requests completed
👋 2,483 research visitors and 1,251 were first-time visitors
🔍 Top focus? LGBTQ+ History 🏳️🌈 (3,642 requests!)
👆 Most-used archive? Our LGBTQ+ Reference Library (1,060 times)
Thanks for keeping history alive.
🧾 7,547 research requests completed
👋 2,483 research visitors and 1,251 were first-time visitors
🔍 Top focus? LGBTQ+ History 🏳️🌈 (3,642 requests!)
👆 Most-used archive? Our LGBTQ+ Reference Library (1,060 times)
Thanks for keeping history alive.
There’s a quiet kind of magic in getting married at Bishopsgate Institute. You’re surrounded by stories & your own becomes part of them.
These moments, shared by one of our couples, capture something of what it feels like to be here. It’s not just a venue. bishopsgate.org.uk/hire/celebra...
These moments, shared by one of our couples, capture something of what it feels like to be here. It’s not just a venue. bishopsgate.org.uk/hire/celebra...
April 4, 2025 at 12:04 PM
There’s a quiet kind of magic in getting married at Bishopsgate Institute. You’re surrounded by stories & your own becomes part of them.
These moments, shared by one of our couples, capture something of what it feels like to be here. It’s not just a venue. bishopsgate.org.uk/hire/celebra...
These moments, shared by one of our couples, capture something of what it feels like to be here. It’s not just a venue. bishopsgate.org.uk/hire/celebra...
Throwback to Desire in the Archive 💘✨ On 10 Feb 2023, our Library became a haven for queer desire, beyond Valentine’s clichés.
Poetry, life drawing & dazzling drag reimagined love. Guests explored LGBTQIA+ archives, uncovering stories of love, activism & resilience.
Poetry, life drawing & dazzling drag reimagined love. Guests explored LGBTQIA+ archives, uncovering stories of love, activism & resilience.
February 14, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Throwback to Desire in the Archive 💘✨ On 10 Feb 2023, our Library became a haven for queer desire, beyond Valentine’s clichés.
Poetry, life drawing & dazzling drag reimagined love. Guests explored LGBTQIA+ archives, uncovering stories of love, activism & resilience.
Poetry, life drawing & dazzling drag reimagined love. Guests explored LGBTQIA+ archives, uncovering stories of love, activism & resilience.
💡 It’s #InternationalDayOfEducation, and we’re celebrating the joy of learning and how it brings people together. Whether you're exploring our archives or getting lost in our library, you'll learn something new with every visit.
Come and learn 👉 bit.ly/3Pypwf7
Come and learn 👉 bit.ly/3Pypwf7
January 24, 2025 at 10:34 AM
💡 It’s #InternationalDayOfEducation, and we’re celebrating the joy of learning and how it brings people together. Whether you're exploring our archives or getting lost in our library, you'll learn something new with every visit.
Come and learn 👉 bit.ly/3Pypwf7
Come and learn 👉 bit.ly/3Pypwf7
We might be biased, but we can’t help loving the timeless design of Bishopsgate Institute. And it’s always a joy to see our community admire it just as much when they visit. 💚
Have you explored our halls yet?
📸: michaelhandrick
Have you explored our halls yet?
📸: michaelhandrick
January 14, 2025 at 9:28 AM
We might be biased, but we can’t help loving the timeless design of Bishopsgate Institute. And it’s always a joy to see our community admire it just as much when they visit. 💚
Have you explored our halls yet?
📸: michaelhandrick
Have you explored our halls yet?
📸: michaelhandrick
📣 Join us as a Trustee in our 130th year! Are you a qualified accountant with a passion for heritage, arts & education?
👉 Senior financial experience
👉 Clear communicator
👉 Trustee experience (not essential)
🗓️ Apply by 13 Jan: bit.ly/3WcV4uC
👉 Senior financial experience
👉 Clear communicator
👉 Trustee experience (not essential)
🗓️ Apply by 13 Jan: bit.ly/3WcV4uC
January 10, 2025 at 4:31 PM
📣 Join us as a Trustee in our 130th year! Are you a qualified accountant with a passion for heritage, arts & education?
👉 Senior financial experience
👉 Clear communicator
👉 Trustee experience (not essential)
🗓️ Apply by 13 Jan: bit.ly/3WcV4uC
👉 Senior financial experience
👉 Clear communicator
👉 Trustee experience (not essential)
🗓️ Apply by 13 Jan: bit.ly/3WcV4uC
Jumping into 2025 like… 💨
This mid-air marvel from our archives is pure energy, focus, and flair. Who says history can’t hop?
Come take a deep dive (or jump) into history with us this year.
📸: Eton Manor Boys' Club Archive
This mid-air marvel from our archives is pure energy, focus, and flair. Who says history can’t hop?
Come take a deep dive (or jump) into history with us this year.
📸: Eton Manor Boys' Club Archive
January 9, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Jumping into 2025 like… 💨
This mid-air marvel from our archives is pure energy, focus, and flair. Who says history can’t hop?
Come take a deep dive (or jump) into history with us this year.
📸: Eton Manor Boys' Club Archive
This mid-air marvel from our archives is pure energy, focus, and flair. Who says history can’t hop?
Come take a deep dive (or jump) into history with us this year.
📸: Eton Manor Boys' Club Archive
Hello BlueSky, we're excited to be here. 👏
As a festive introduction, here’s a gem from our London Co-operative Society Archive. Remember the charm of over-the-top Christmas décor? Tinsel, blow-up Santas, and multicoloured lights – pure nostalgia. 🎅
🎅 Can anything outshine the inflatable Santa?
As a festive introduction, here’s a gem from our London Co-operative Society Archive. Remember the charm of over-the-top Christmas décor? Tinsel, blow-up Santas, and multicoloured lights – pure nostalgia. 🎅
🎅 Can anything outshine the inflatable Santa?
December 12, 2024 at 11:22 AM
Hello BlueSky, we're excited to be here. 👏
As a festive introduction, here’s a gem from our London Co-operative Society Archive. Remember the charm of over-the-top Christmas décor? Tinsel, blow-up Santas, and multicoloured lights – pure nostalgia. 🎅
🎅 Can anything outshine the inflatable Santa?
As a festive introduction, here’s a gem from our London Co-operative Society Archive. Remember the charm of over-the-top Christmas décor? Tinsel, blow-up Santas, and multicoloured lights – pure nostalgia. 🎅
🎅 Can anything outshine the inflatable Santa?