Layers of London

Mapping London's history & heritage through time using maps, images, films & Londoners' stories. National Lottery Heritage Fund supported. Part of @ihr_history

[Layers of London @LayersofLondon]

Saying goodbye here. Find us on the blue sky place. Search for layersoflondon and you'll find us. See you there!

[History Of Parliament @HistParl]

John London, Britain's first Black voter?

NEW to the #HistParl site, Dr Gillian Williamson's (@GeorgianFun) groundbreaking research has discovered the earliest known record of a Black person voting in Britain, during the 1749 Westminster by-election:

https://t.co/o830Aj9Yj5

[Institute of Historical Research @ihr_history]

New #OnHistory blog post. The authors of IHR Shorts @UoLPress title Becoming a Historian https://t.co/JOsqD3T1is answer questions about just that! https://t.co/r5mOgEM35E

[Layers of London @LayersofLondon]

Great to see Layers of London resources being used to add a layer of historical authenticity to games. The map of Tudor London mentioned is produced by @hist_towns who let us georeference it for our site.

[School of Advanced Study, University of London @SASNews]

How did Roman London inspire the new game Civilization VII?

Game developers used old maps, including one produced by @LayersofLondon at @ihr_history, which show the Londinium's development through the ages.

Find out more 👇

#GamingNews #Roman

https://t.co/OETdzWLo60

[The London Archives @TheLdnArchives]

We’re back!

We’re delighted to be relaunching today as The London Archives. You can still expect free access to 1000 years of history, available to all, with a greater online presence, a new website, social content , and a jam-packed events programme + more!
#TheLondonArchives

[Centre for the History of People Place & Community @CHPPC_IHR]

We’re delighted to announce that in collaboration with the @ihr_history & @VCH_London we’ll be running this event exploring how #local & #place-based research could more effectively engage with #BlackBritishHistory - all welcome to join us online - https://t.co/3JyUCLjVfY

[Loughborough Road SW9 history @RoadSw9]

For any current or future @GuidesLambeth or anyone interested see our @LayersofLondon Brixton and beyond #musichall collection. https://t.co/Hm9UFp9Uxo

And don’t miss the #Brixton mural the collection inspired off Atlantic Road

[Angela Muir @muirdershewrote]

Please share this amazing opportunity widely! 3 funded MA studentships in Black British Local History for the coming academic year based at @CRLHLeicester (@HyPIRUoL @uniofleicester @LeicesterCSSAH) in partnership with @bcaheritage

More info: https://t.co/D3o4Lu60NO

[Centre for the History of People Place & Community @CHPPC_IHR]

How could small-scale publishing, self-publishing, and print on demand offer solutions for your research project, organisation, or engagement? Join us online on 16 July for '#Academic #SelfPublishing – how, why'. Book your free place:
https://t.co/hRuc4vawwB

[Centre for the History of People Place & Community @CHPPC_IHR]

It was a huge pleasure to be part of the @SASNews 30th anniversary celebrations last week & share aspects of two of our flagship projects @VCH_London & @LayersofLondon with the @UoLondon Chancellor HRH The Princess Royal.

[Francis Boorman @boorman_francis]

I'm doing a free talk on the parish of St George Hanover Sq @WCCLibraries on 3 July at 6pm. Based on my recent book published with @VCH_London and @UoLPress Books will be on sale at a special discount. Sign up and come along! https://t.co/xpNblbPc6m

[Institute of Historical Research @ihr_history]

Book Sale in aid of the IHR Trust. Thursday 6 and Friday 7 June 10am - 7pm in the IHR Common Room. Come along for a browse and a cup of coffee and pick up a bargain! Everyone welcome.

[Layers of London @LayersofLondon]

We feature in this discussion paper by our colleague @CathAMClarke & @DrJonWinder for @BritishAcademy_. "These digital platforms, and their crowdsourcing or co-production methodologies, have created a space for diverse communities to tell their own stories". @humap_me_

[The British Academy @BritishAcademy_]

The British Academy has recently published a collection of nine discussion papers exploring a variety of disciplinary perspectives on policy interventions and their role in strengthening the UK’s social and cultural fabric:
https://t.co/Aaz12fMOVS

[M@ @mattfromlondon]

Colouring in the John Rocque 1746 map of London means I can do something a bit tricksy. The many streams and irrigation channels of 1746 Southwark/Lambeth are saved to a separate layer… so I can isolate them… 1/3 🧵

[Victoria County History @VCH_London]

We had such a good time @mayfairparish launching our latest 'short', St George Hanover Square by @boorman_francis. Huge thanks to the church and all those who attended. If you would like a copy, please see our friends @UoLPress:

https://t.co/cI6SC26cVS

[Institute of Historical Research @ihr_history]

We're on the countdown to the 2024 Derek Keene #London #Lecture on 10 July, this year from @thisisyogic on 'London Clay, Thames Mud: Exploring the Amphibious City'. It's going to be great! All very welcome - book your free place at: https://t.co/flakD99kCm

[Layers of London @LayersofLondon]

This map was added at the special request of @CathAMClarke. Her copy has a large cross pencilled on the position of the Lyons Corner House at the corner of Tottenham Court Road and Oxford Street. Somebody planning to meet up for tea and walnut cake?

[Institute of Historical Research @ihr_history]

In the latest #OnHistory blog, Eliot Benbow continues his work on cross Channel connections in the London Custom Accounts as part of an IHR Internship. In this post he examines the career of Antwerp native and adoptive Londoner, Laurence Swarfeld. https://t.co/zO7O2SUkRT

[Layers of London @LayersofLondon]

@KewTransition We're always interested to know how the site is being used, especially by community groups. Do let us know...

[Layers of London @LayersofLondon]

Some excellent free training on offer from our @SASNews colleagues for anyone interested in public engagement. Sessions will look at things like partnerships, audiences and planning and marketing and promotion.

[School of Advanced Study, University of London @SASNews]

The SAS Public Engagement team have recently announced details of their new training series for 2024!

The next session will take place on 16 May and will explore partnerships. All sessions are free and take place online.

Find out more and book here:

https://t.co/sBJGZPKdaY