Jim Ranahan

Advocates archives, maps & photography for meaningful social cohesion. Affirms the power of the postcard in life. Armchair archaeology. Own views unless r/t.

[Postcard Traders Association @PTApostcards]

SUNDAY FAIR: (A reminder) Tomorrow’s, Sunday 5th October, great postcard fair is at Fairburn Community Centre, Leeds, WF11 9LA. Open 9:30-3:30, full details can be found on the poster in the feed below, and on our website

[ArchivesWestMidlands @ArchivesWM]

After the #ArchivesWM AGM in September the annual review for 2024-25 is available via the website!
Includes an overview of the work of the charity and 'Around the Archives' sharing news of the great projects taking place across the region #archives https://t.co/OLkglcKsw3

[𝐃𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐧 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐛𝐮𝐫𝐲-𝐉𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬 @Freeburian]

Shakespeare teachers at KS3-5 please share.

I'm offering illustrated online & outreach sessions on set texts: [email protected]
@teachals
@gcse_macbeth
@xris32
@litfanatic
@BD_Saesneg
@AVisserFuray
@PenYDreEnglish
@AdranSaesnegYGG
@DeAstonSchool
@SPryke2
@PatrickCragg

[𝐃𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐧 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐛𝐮𝐫𝐲-𝐉𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬 @Freeburian]

Teachers of Shakespeare at KS4-5, I'm taking bookings for online and outreach sessions covering contexts; language; critical and creative interpretations; and developing personal informed responses to your studied Shakespeare play.

For further info email [email protected]

[RPS Historical Group @RPShistgroup]

Still time to register ...

'Canadian Stereographs - the Jack Brown Collection'.

Tuesday 2nd September 2025 (1800 BST).

https://t.co/NGON23g2Xj

[Postcard Traders Association @PTApostcards]

BURY ST EDMUNDS Postcard (and other collectables) Fair is open 10:00-4:00 this Saturday (30th). It’s at County High School, Beeton’s Way, Bury St Edmunds, IP32 6RF, Suffolk. Everything else you might need to know is on this poster ⬇️

[Postcard Traders Association @PTApostcards]

A bank holiday Monday postcard fair, what’s not to like?!

[ArchivesWestMidlands @ArchivesWM]

🥳Congratulations @DudleyArchives
#ArchivesWM

[Postcard Traders Association @PTApostcards]

This Saturday (23rd) the Berwick-upon-Tweed Postcard & Stamp Fair will be brought to you by Bass Rock Fairs. Open 10:30-3:30, it’s at Berwick Parish Centre, The Parade, Berwick-upon-Tweed, TD15 1DF, Northumberland

[British Library @britishlibrary]

This year, we mark 175 years since the Public Library Act 1850 – a radical step towards free access to books and knowledge.

Though initially greeted with mixed feelings, libraries today stand as everyday gateways to learning, culture, and community for all: https://t.co/8kwgIvJOoR

[RPS Historical Group @RPShistgroup]

Looking forward to our latest 'Show and Tell' session sharing photohistory with fellow enthusiasts.

Tuesday 15th July (1900-2000).

Great opportunity to learn more about @RPShistgroup ... register via link.

https://t.co/yxnXGmwKe6

[Postcard Traders Association @PTApostcards]

#NEPF25
However you get to the North of England Postcard Fair at Bishop Burton College in #EastYorkshire on 6th & 7th August, you’ll find 40+ dealers, and wall-to-wall postcards. It’s going to be GREAT! 💥

[Mike Anson @BAC_Chair]

Excellent day out behind LMS Jubilee Bahamas on ⁦@Vintage_Trains⁩ Cathedrals Express from Birmingham to Swansea and return.

[RPS Historical Group @RPShistgroup]

Our July Newsletter is now available via the link in our profile.

Including an illustrated report @CaitlinGreenwo9 @MuseumFolly about our recent visit to Tony Richards' wet plate photography studio @SpinnersMill

[Meg Dolan @MegDolanPhoto]

Another fabulous @SSNCI_tweets conference last weekend! I presented on Robert French's tourist images of Ireland (1865-1914) in the 40k strong Lawrence Collection. Their incredible scope makes them a huge source of visual inspiration for how we researchers visualize 19C Ireland.

[Shakespeare's County @The_Bard_Today]

BOOK LAUNCH
Monday 30th June 6:30pm
@Waterstones #StratfordUponAvon

Author @Roxannemusic in conversation with @ShakespeareBT re: local connections of this family history & critical examination of identity

#SBTCollections hold de Bastion & related items https://t.co/CYuIYCBKSh…

[North Yorkshire Archives @nyccarchives]

These road maps were used by Harrogate-based photographer Bertram Unné as he toured Yorkshire, seeking inspiration for the thousands of photos we hold at the Archives #MapMonday #EYATravel 📷

[Postcard Traders Association @PTApostcards]

THIS SATURDAY (28th), the Shoreham Postcard & Ephemera Fair is being staged at The Shoreham Centre, Pond Rd, Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 5WU (close to the railway station). Open 9:30-3:00, 20+ dealers, THOUSANDS of postcards, & ephemera, stamps & accessories. Adjoining (pay) car park

[Midland History @MidlandHistory]

Researching any aspect of history of the midlands? Then this is for🫵
£400.00 first prize and opportunity to get your research published in a peer reviewed journal.
Deadline for entries 31 October 2025🎃
#PhD #ECR

[Dr Sarah Olive @DrSarahOlive]

Two new Fellows of the @EnglishAssoc are members of @ShakesInstitute, Professors @EFernie & Tiffany Stern. Here's Ewan being inducted today at the conference. Particular mention is made of his outreach collaboration 'Everything to Everybody' with Birmingham City Council. 👏🏽👏🏻👏