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
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
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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
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
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
'Dance your anger, dance your joys, dance the guns to silence'🖤
Discover how Ken Saro-Wiwa & @dmu.ac.uk alumnus Oronto Douglas used their voices to challenge oil giants in our online exhibition 🌍https://buff.ly/dRtnI0e #BlackPoetryDay #BlackHistoryMonth #Activism #BlackVoices #EnvironmentalJustice
Discover how Ken Saro-Wiwa & @dmu.ac.uk alumnus Oronto Douglas used their voices to challenge oil giants in our online exhibition 🌍https://buff.ly/dRtnI0e #BlackPoetryDay #BlackHistoryMonth #Activism #BlackVoices #EnvironmentalJustice
October 17, 2025 at 11:01 AM
'Dance your anger, dance your joys, dance the guns to silence'🖤
Discover how Ken Saro-Wiwa & @dmu.ac.uk alumnus Oronto Douglas used their voices to challenge oil giants in our online exhibition 🌍https://buff.ly/dRtnI0e #BlackPoetryDay #BlackHistoryMonth #Activism #BlackVoices #EnvironmentalJustice
Discover how Ken Saro-Wiwa & @dmu.ac.uk alumnus Oronto Douglas used their voices to challenge oil giants in our online exhibition 🌍https://buff.ly/dRtnI0e #BlackPoetryDay #BlackHistoryMonth #Activism #BlackVoices #EnvironmentalJustice
Papageno from The Magic Flute says why be #spooky when you can be fabulous this #FashionFriday! 🎃 Feathers, fun & magic for a #HalloweenCostume. Design by Zandra Rhodes, 2000. @dmu.ac.uk #fashionhistory #fashion @librarydmu.bsky.social #Halloween #EYASpooky @exploreyourarchive.bsky.social
October 17, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Papageno from The Magic Flute says why be #spooky when you can be fabulous this #FashionFriday! 🎃 Feathers, fun & magic for a #HalloweenCostume. Design by Zandra Rhodes, 2000. @dmu.ac.uk #fashionhistory #fashion @librarydmu.bsky.social #Halloween #EYASpooky @exploreyourarchive.bsky.social
For this month's #ThrowbackThursday we have a live demo of turning it off and on again, c 1988! I think they're just pretending they know what she's doing 💻 A computer lab @dmu.ac.uk #dmuforlife #dmuhistory @librarydmu.bsky.social @exploreyourarchive.bsky.social #EYAEducation
October 16, 2025 at 8:09 AM
For this month's #ThrowbackThursday we have a live demo of turning it off and on again, c 1988! I think they're just pretending they know what she's doing 💻 A computer lab @dmu.ac.uk #dmuforlife #dmuhistory @librarydmu.bsky.social @exploreyourarchive.bsky.social #EYAEducation
“…the trouble with society is / it never dares to ask us how we feel…”
For #NationalPoetryDay, explore Fonds, a creative writing anthology inspired by archives & created by students & staff at @dmu.ac.uk: buff.ly/dZSm2Rj #dmuforlife #dmuhistory @librarydmu #poetry @dmu_writers @dmuenglish #writing
For #NationalPoetryDay, explore Fonds, a creative writing anthology inspired by archives & created by students & staff at @dmu.ac.uk: buff.ly/dZSm2Rj #dmuforlife #dmuhistory @librarydmu #poetry @dmu_writers @dmuenglish #writing
October 14, 2025 at 11:00 AM
“…the trouble with society is / it never dares to ask us how we feel…”
For #NationalPoetryDay, explore Fonds, a creative writing anthology inspired by archives & created by students & staff at @dmu.ac.uk: buff.ly/dZSm2Rj #dmuforlife #dmuhistory @librarydmu #poetry @dmu_writers @dmuenglish #writing
For #NationalPoetryDay, explore Fonds, a creative writing anthology inspired by archives & created by students & staff at @dmu.ac.uk: buff.ly/dZSm2Rj #dmuforlife #dmuhistory @librarydmu #poetry @dmu_writers @dmuenglish #writing
#ChessTuesday 🏆 Trophies from the 1997 European Chess Championship where the England men’s & women’s teams claimed 1st & 3rd place! Standing an impressive 2ft tall, they’re not easy to lift or to win! 💪 From the @englishchess.bsky.social. #chesshistory #chessliterature @richardjameschess.bsky.social
October 14, 2025 at 8:00 AM
#ChessTuesday 🏆 Trophies from the 1997 European Chess Championship where the England men’s & women’s teams claimed 1st & 3rd place! Standing an impressive 2ft tall, they’re not easy to lift or to win! 💪 From the @englishchess.bsky.social. #chesshistory #chessliterature @richardjameschess.bsky.social
It’s that #spooky time of year again 🕸️ We’re buzzing with #HalloweenCostume inspo for #FashionFriday. This look from Der Bazaar 1880-1888 is perfect for anyone planning an insect-inspired Halloween! 🎃 🐝 🎃 #SpookySeason #HalloweenCostume #Halloween2025 #fashionhistory #historicfashion
October 10, 2025 at 8:01 AM
It’s that #spooky time of year again 🕸️ We’re buzzing with #HalloweenCostume inspo for #FashionFriday. This look from Der Bazaar 1880-1888 is perfect for anyone planning an insect-inspired Halloween! 🎃 🐝 🎃 #SpookySeason #HalloweenCostume #Halloween2025 #fashionhistory #historicfashion
Getting creative with archives ✂️ Our zine-making session with #dmufashionmarketing kicked off in style this week, remixing vintage ads into something new. Can’t wait to share the finished #zines — stay tuned! #fashionhistory #dmufashion @DMUtextiles #historicfashion #fashion @dmu.ac.uk
October 9, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Getting creative with archives ✂️ Our zine-making session with #dmufashionmarketing kicked off in style this week, remixing vintage ads into something new. Can’t wait to share the finished #zines — stay tuned! #fashionhistory #dmufashion @DMUtextiles #historicfashion #fashion @dmu.ac.uk
#ChessTuesday insight: Krogius reminds us it’s far more valuable to reflect on our own play than to just study the board and others 🧠♟️ 1976. #ChessPsychology from the @englishchess.bsky.social Library. @richardjameschess.bsky.social ecfchess Library. #chesshistory #chessliterature #garylanechess
September 30, 2025 at 11:02 AM
#ChessTuesday insight: Krogius reminds us it’s far more valuable to reflect on our own play than to just study the board and others 🧠♟️ 1976. #ChessPsychology from the @englishchess.bsky.social Library. @richardjameschess.bsky.social ecfchess Library. #chesshistory #chessliterature #garylanechess