DMU Archives and Rare Books
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De Montfort University Special Collections, part of Library and Student Services. Explore our collections on our catalogue: http://specialcollections.catalogue.dmu.ac.uk
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ROLE: Ski Collections Cataloguer
FULL TIME: 37 hpw
DURATION: Fixed Term: 5 months
CLOSING DATE: 25-Nov-25
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ROLE: Ski Collections Cataloguer
FULL TIME: 37 hpw
DURATION: Fixed Term: 5 months
CLOSING DATE: 25-Nov-25
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ICYMI: This #FashionFriday explore the Karun Thakar Collection in our latest blog: buff.ly/JTsyqXh where 'every object has a story to tell about the people who made it and the way that they lived' #fashionhistory #textiles #antiquetextiles
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November 14, 2025 at 9:00 AM
ICYMI: This #FashionFriday explore the Karun Thakar Collection in our latest blog: buff.ly/JTsyqXh where 'every object has a story to tell about the people who made it and the way that they lived' #fashionhistory #textiles #antiquetextiles
@ihr.bsky.social @dmu.ac.uk @librarydmu.bsky.social
@ihr.bsky.social @dmu.ac.uk @librarydmu.bsky.social
🔔 We are recruiting! Job spec, salary details & how to apply here: buff.ly/q1SSXCM
ROLE: Ski Collections Cataloguer
FULL TIME: 37 hpw
DURATION: Fixed Term: 5 months
CLOSING DATE: 25-Nov-25
@dmu.ac.uk @exploreyourarchive.bsky.social @icshc.bsky.social @librarydmu.bsky.social @araukie.bsky.social
ROLE: Ski Collections Cataloguer
FULL TIME: 37 hpw
DURATION: Fixed Term: 5 months
CLOSING DATE: 25-Nov-25
@dmu.ac.uk @exploreyourarchive.bsky.social @icshc.bsky.social @librarydmu.bsky.social @araukie.bsky.social
November 12, 2025 at 10:00 AM
🔔 We are recruiting! Job spec, salary details & how to apply here: buff.ly/q1SSXCM
ROLE: Ski Collections Cataloguer
FULL TIME: 37 hpw
DURATION: Fixed Term: 5 months
CLOSING DATE: 25-Nov-25
@dmu.ac.uk @exploreyourarchive.bsky.social @icshc.bsky.social @librarydmu.bsky.social @araukie.bsky.social
ROLE: Ski Collections Cataloguer
FULL TIME: 37 hpw
DURATION: Fixed Term: 5 months
CLOSING DATE: 25-Nov-25
@dmu.ac.uk @exploreyourarchive.bsky.social @icshc.bsky.social @librarydmu.bsky.social @araukie.bsky.social
🕊️ On #ArmisticeDay we remember all those affected by war & and our shared responsibility to foster peace. Image: Roll of Honour of the Men of Leicester & shire in the Great War 1914-1919.
@dmu.ac.uk @librarydmu.bsky.social #peace #RemembranceDay
@dmu.ac.uk @librarydmu.bsky.social #peace #RemembranceDay
November 11, 2025 at 11:00 AM
🕊️ On #ArmisticeDay we remember all those affected by war & and our shared responsibility to foster peace. Image: Roll of Honour of the Men of Leicester & shire in the Great War 1914-1919.
@dmu.ac.uk @librarydmu.bsky.social #peace #RemembranceDay
@dmu.ac.uk @librarydmu.bsky.social #peace #RemembranceDay
♟️ This #ChessTuesday we have a #throwback to the 83rd @englishchess.bsky.social Championships held at the University of #Nottingham & a great shot of the Notts #Chess Association. See anyone you know? FRom the ECF Library.
@librarydmu.bsky.social #chesshistory #chessliterature
@librarydmu.bsky.social #chesshistory #chessliterature
November 11, 2025 at 9:02 AM
♟️ This #ChessTuesday we have a #throwback to the 83rd @englishchess.bsky.social Championships held at the University of #Nottingham & a great shot of the Notts #Chess Association. See anyone you know? FRom the ECF Library.
@librarydmu.bsky.social #chesshistory #chessliterature
@librarydmu.bsky.social #chesshistory #chessliterature
DYK: @dmu.ac.uk was one of the 1st UK institutions to offer computing courses! Beginning in 1963 classes included learning how to operate the Honeywell and punch card machines 💻 Learn more here for #STEMDay: buff.ly/e6XBnge
@librarydmu.bsky.social #computing #STEM @exploreyourarchive.bsky.social
@librarydmu.bsky.social #computing #STEM @exploreyourarchive.bsky.social
November 8, 2025 at 9:05 AM
DYK: @dmu.ac.uk was one of the 1st UK institutions to offer computing courses! Beginning in 1963 classes included learning how to operate the Honeywell and punch card machines 💻 Learn more here for #STEMDay: buff.ly/e6XBnge
@librarydmu.bsky.social #computing #STEM @exploreyourarchive.bsky.social
@librarydmu.bsky.social #computing #STEM @exploreyourarchive.bsky.social
ICYMI: dive into the world of #historicalfashion & #Zinemaking this #FashionFriday with @dmu.ac.uk Fashion Buying students. Taking inspo from our collections, you can browse them all here: buff.ly/X9W4rZB #fashionhistory #dmufashion #DMUtextiles #fashion #zines @librarydmu.bsky.social
November 7, 2025 at 9:01 AM
ICYMI: dive into the world of #historicalfashion & #Zinemaking this #FashionFriday with @dmu.ac.uk Fashion Buying students. Taking inspo from our collections, you can browse them all here: buff.ly/X9W4rZB #fashionhistory #dmufashion #DMUtextiles #fashion #zines @librarydmu.bsky.social
#Chess and music have long shared a connection, the game often called silent music or a mental dance. For those curious to try all at the same time this #ChessTuesday, here’s the Caïssa Waltz, by Walter Pulitzer, 1897. From the @englishchess.bsky.social #chesshistory #chessliterature
November 4, 2025 at 12:01 PM
#Chess and music have long shared a connection, the game often called silent music or a mental dance. For those curious to try all at the same time this #ChessTuesday, here’s the Caïssa Waltz, by Walter Pulitzer, 1897. From the @englishchess.bsky.social #chesshistory #chessliterature
This #HistDay2025, discover stories woven into textiles! Explore the Karun Thakar Collection in our latest blog: buff.ly/JTsyqXh where 'every object has a story to tell about the people who made it and the way that they lived' #fashionhistory #textiles #antiquetextiles @ihr.bsky.social @dmu.ac.uk
November 4, 2025 at 9:01 AM
This #HistDay2025, discover stories woven into textiles! Explore the Karun Thakar Collection in our latest blog: buff.ly/JTsyqXh where 'every object has a story to tell about the people who made it and the way that they lived' #fashionhistory #textiles #antiquetextiles @ihr.bsky.social @dmu.ac.uk
🕸️ A cobweb top, some daring make-up or a sleek statement dress? Some gorge #Halloween Chic inspiration from the #ZandraRhodes collection this #fashionFriday on actual #Halloween2025. #EYASpooky #fashionhistory #historicfashion #fashion
October 31, 2025 at 9:01 AM
🕸️ A cobweb top, some daring make-up or a sleek statement dress? Some gorge #Halloween Chic inspiration from the #ZandraRhodes collection this #fashionFriday on actual #Halloween2025. #EYASpooky #fashionhistory #historicfashion #fashion
✂️ Check out these amazing zines! Inspired by #archives and made by @dmu.ac.uk #FashionBuying students, you can browse them all here: buff.ly/alh4jVz #fashionhistory #DMUtextiles #historicfashion #dmufashionmarketing #fashion #zines #zinemaking
October 30, 2025 at 10:15 AM
✂️ Check out these amazing zines! Inspired by #archives and made by @dmu.ac.uk #FashionBuying students, you can browse them all here: buff.ly/alh4jVz #fashionhistory #DMUtextiles #historicfashion #dmufashionmarketing #fashion #zines #zinemaking
The Mystery of the Missing Piece for a #Halloween themed #ChessTuesday. Prime suspect: the shadowy relam aka down the side of the sofa? From The Chess Mysteries of Sherlock Holmes, 1992 in the @englishchess.bsky.social Library. #chesshistory #chessliterature @librarydmu.bsky.social
October 28, 2025 at 9:02 AM
The Mystery of the Missing Piece for a #Halloween themed #ChessTuesday. Prime suspect: the shadowy relam aka down the side of the sofa? From The Chess Mysteries of Sherlock Holmes, 1992 in the @englishchess.bsky.social Library. #chesshistory #chessliterature @librarydmu.bsky.social
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We're also happy to announce the Research Seminars in Photographic Cultures and Heritage, which start on 30 October, 5.30 pm with none other than Martha Langford! The seminars are all free and online, and you can register here: photographichistory.wordpress.com/2025/10/05/r... #photohist
Research Seminars in Photographic Cultures and Heritage – Semester One 2025/26
PHRC is pleased to announce the launch of Research Seminars in Photographic Cultures and Heritage, a new, free, online series of talks and discussions exploring photography’s intersections with pol…
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October 23, 2025 at 9:41 AM
We're also happy to announce the Research Seminars in Photographic Cultures and Heritage, which start on 30 October, 5.30 pm with none other than Martha Langford! The seminars are all free and online, and you can register here: photographichistory.wordpress.com/2025/10/05/r... #photohist
Yes, yes we may have posted this before, but he is the most handsome 'groom' and she the most fab look-no-hands witch! From Old King Cole's Nursery Rhymes, 1901 for #BlackCatDay 🐈⬛
@librarydmu.bsky.social @exploreyourarchive.bsky.social #EYASpooky #NurseryRhymes #illustration #Halloween
@librarydmu.bsky.social @exploreyourarchive.bsky.social #EYASpooky #NurseryRhymes #illustration #Halloween
October 27, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Yes, yes we may have posted this before, but he is the most handsome 'groom' and she the most fab look-no-hands witch! From Old King Cole's Nursery Rhymes, 1901 for #BlackCatDay 🐈⬛
@librarydmu.bsky.social @exploreyourarchive.bsky.social #EYASpooky #NurseryRhymes #illustration #Halloween
@librarydmu.bsky.social @exploreyourarchive.bsky.social #EYASpooky #NurseryRhymes #illustration #Halloween
Trickery, temptation and a toasting fork! 🔥 Folkloric Red Devil #HalloweenCostume inspo from Der Bazaar, 1880 is super hot this week for #FashionFriday 😈 🎃
#Halloween #fashionhistory #fashion #costume #historicfashion @exploreyourarchive.bsky.social #EYASpooky @librarydmu.bsky.social
#Halloween #fashionhistory #fashion #costume #historicfashion @exploreyourarchive.bsky.social #EYASpooky @librarydmu.bsky.social
October 24, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Trickery, temptation and a toasting fork! 🔥 Folkloric Red Devil #HalloweenCostume inspo from Der Bazaar, 1880 is super hot this week for #FashionFriday 😈 🎃
#Halloween #fashionhistory #fashion #costume #historicfashion @exploreyourarchive.bsky.social #EYASpooky @librarydmu.bsky.social
#Halloween #fashionhistory #fashion #costume #historicfashion @exploreyourarchive.bsky.social #EYASpooky @librarydmu.bsky.social
👻 Ghosts, gothic romance, & the snow spirit Yuki Onna. Get ready for some #spooky tales with @dmu.ac.uk volunteer Alex as she explores Myths & Legends of Japan, 1912 in our latest student article buff.ly/RUxvWyz @librarydmu.bsky.social #volunteers #folklore #EYASpooky #BookMonth #Halloween
October 23, 2025 at 8:02 AM
👻 Ghosts, gothic romance, & the snow spirit Yuki Onna. Get ready for some #spooky tales with @dmu.ac.uk volunteer Alex as she explores Myths & Legends of Japan, 1912 in our latest student article buff.ly/RUxvWyz @librarydmu.bsky.social #volunteers #folklore #EYASpooky #BookMonth #Halloween
DYK @dmu.ac.uk's prestigious #Contour programme began in the 1880s when the uni was known as the Leicester College of Art? This year’s students are exploring over a century of #fashion design heritage ❤️ 👗
#fashionhistory #textiles #historicfashion
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#fashionhistory #textiles #historicfashion
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October 22, 2025 at 8:01 AM
DYK @dmu.ac.uk's prestigious #Contour programme began in the 1880s when the uni was known as the Leicester College of Art? This year’s students are exploring over a century of #fashion design heritage ❤️ 👗
#fashionhistory #textiles #historicfashion
@librarydmu.bsky.social
#fashionhistory #textiles #historicfashion
@librarydmu.bsky.social
'You can't dance at two weddings at the same time' From trophies to cha cha #chess wisdom this #ChessTuesday with The Wisest Things Ever Said About Chess, 2008. From the @englishchess.bsky.social Library @richardjameschess.bsky.social
@librarydmu.bsky.social #chesshistory #chessliterature
@librarydmu.bsky.social #chesshistory #chessliterature
October 21, 2025 at 8:01 AM
'You can't dance at two weddings at the same time' From trophies to cha cha #chess wisdom this #ChessTuesday with The Wisest Things Ever Said About Chess, 2008. From the @englishchess.bsky.social Library @richardjameschess.bsky.social
@librarydmu.bsky.social #chesshistory #chessliterature
@librarydmu.bsky.social #chesshistory #chessliterature
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"He's the only kid ever to get into trouble before he was born"
Happy Back To The Future Day!
Released in December 1985, people were queuing down the street to get into the Odeon in Barnsley.
#BackToTheFutureDay
Happy Back To The Future Day!
Released in December 1985, people were queuing down the street to get into the Odeon in Barnsley.
#BackToTheFutureDay
October 21, 2025 at 6:53 AM
"He's the only kid ever to get into trouble before he was born"
Happy Back To The Future Day!
Released in December 1985, people were queuing down the street to get into the Odeon in Barnsley.
#BackToTheFutureDay
Happy Back To The Future Day!
Released in December 1985, people were queuing down the street to get into the Odeon in Barnsley.
#BackToTheFutureDay
It’s #ChemistryWeek 🧪✨ Explore the story of #STEM subjects at @dmu.ac.uk in our online exhibition, celebrating innovation, discovery and the people behind the science: buff.ly/6UFBWLR #HistoryOfScience @librarydmu.bsky.social
#chemistry #pharmacy
#chemistry #pharmacy
October 20, 2025 at 9:31 AM
It’s #ChemistryWeek 🧪✨ Explore the story of #STEM subjects at @dmu.ac.uk in our online exhibition, celebrating innovation, discovery and the people behind the science: buff.ly/6UFBWLR #HistoryOfScience @librarydmu.bsky.social
#chemistry #pharmacy
#chemistry #pharmacy
To everyone celebrating, Happy Diwali. May the festival of lights bring peace, joy and togetherness. @librarydmu.bsky.social @dmu.ac.uk #Diwali #visitleicester
a happy diwali greeting card with candles and fireworks in the background
ALT: a happy diwali greeting card with candles and fireworks in the background
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October 20, 2025 at 7:42 AM
To everyone celebrating, Happy Diwali. May the festival of lights bring peace, joy and togetherness. @librarydmu.bsky.social @dmu.ac.uk #Diwali #visitleicester
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Our University Archive is a rich resource for exploring the lives & experiences of Black people at the University of Exeter & its predecessor institutions.
Find out about this archive & more in our online guide to Black History research resources ⬇️
#BlackHistoryMonth #BHM #Archives #RareBooks
Find out about this archive & more in our online guide to Black History research resources ⬇️
#BlackHistoryMonth #BHM #Archives #RareBooks
October 17, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Our University Archive is a rich resource for exploring the lives & experiences of Black people at the University of Exeter & its predecessor institutions.
Find out about this archive & more in our online guide to Black History research resources ⬇️
#BlackHistoryMonth #BHM #Archives #RareBooks
Find out about this archive & more in our online guide to Black History research resources ⬇️
#BlackHistoryMonth #BHM #Archives #RareBooks
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👹 This October, we're featuring monsters for the Explore Your Archive theme, and the collections at Kresen Kernow are full of fascinating folklore and fearsome tales!
October 17, 2025 at 11:16 AM
👹 This October, we're featuring monsters for the Explore Your Archive theme, and the collections at Kresen Kernow are full of fascinating folklore and fearsome tales!
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The modern world in old Ladybird books.
“A small digital computer designed for the businessman” (1971)
Artist: BH Robinson
“A small digital computer designed for the businessman” (1971)
Artist: BH Robinson
October 19, 2025 at 7:02 PM
The modern world in old Ladybird books.
“A small digital computer designed for the businessman” (1971)
Artist: BH Robinson
“A small digital computer designed for the businessman” (1971)
Artist: BH Robinson
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October 9, 2025 at 11:37 AM