Stephen Scarth

Archivist, Heritage Sector advocate, amateur genealogist, media contributor, cardplayer, magician, explorer, adventurer, stargazer & other stuff. Views my own

[Stephen Scarth @StephenScarth]

@WilliamShatner It’s been outstanding so far. Best wishes to the astronauts on reentry. Will be totally supporting and thinking of them. Can’t wait for Artemis IV.

[Stephen Scarth @StephenScarth]

Thanks for the invite last night, looking bewitching and deadly.

[Sync NI @SyncNI]

Ahead of it global launch in Salem, Massachusetts on Hallowe’en, Ulster University is set to unveil a chilling new video game experience that reimagines one of Ireland’s most haunting historical episodes. 1711 Ireland: A Witch’s Fate, launching at Studio Ulster’s CoSTAR Lab on Friday 10 October, is the world’s first video game based on a real Irish witch trial – the infamous 1711 Islandmagee case in County Antrim.

Developed by a multidisciplinary team led by Dr Andrew Sneddon, Senior Lecturer in International History, and Dr Victoria McCollum, Senior Lecturer in Cinematic Arts, the game is rooted in rigorous academic research and powered by immersive technology. The wider development team includes game designers and researchers Brian Coyle and Sabrina Minter. The game itself invites players to step into the shoes of an 18th-century investigator navigating evidence, fear and superstition in a society gripped by paranoia.

Dr Andrew Sneddon, Senior Lecturer in International History at Ulster University, said:

“This project allowed me to move beyond writing about Ireland’s witch trials and work hands-on with game developers to not just tell people about Irish witchcraft, but to show them.”

https://t.co/jBg12puUvl

[Stephen Scarth @StephenScarth]

@SRJFleming It’s hard not to disagree 👍

[Stephen Scarth @StephenScarth]

Every day is a school day and some days are more awesome than others. Saw a first edition copy of Ulysses on a behind the scenes tour of the National Library of Ireland and the oldest map of Ireland, c1200.

[PRONI @PRONI_DFC]

The findings from the first UK-wide annual sector survey is now available on @UkNatArchives website!📢
This survey gathered insights from over 330 archive services across the UK!📜🔎
A huge thank you to everyone who took part!
Explore the findings now: https://t.co/PjLUUjuwdY

[PRONI @PRONI_DFC]

📢 The PRONI Digest is out now!
Highlights from 2023/4 include:
📁 7,091 ft of records reviewed for preservation.
🗂️ 10,549 new items added to PRONI’s electronic catalogue.
🏛️ 16,060 visits to PRONI.
🌐 6M website page views.
🔍To find out more see: https://t.co/QaECSwqYM8

[PRONI @PRONI_DFC]

Happy #CensusSunday 😀
In this video we give you tips on how to use an initials search of the census, and then how to use the archives to find the names of those listed.

[Mark Chirnside @Mark_Chirnside]

Introducing 'Olympic & Titanic: Triumph and Disaster'! https://t.co/OQVlJb8h6a

[Mark Chirnside @Mark_Chirnside]

All too often, sensationalist claims and conspiracy theories grab headlines in relation to Titanic. Today’s post highlights a number of false claims made almost two decades ago and explores the facts.

https://t.co/GFZXwtIlAV

@TitanicIntlSoc @Belfast_Titanic @StephenScarth

[Mark Chirnside @Mark_Chirnside]

'Oceanic: White Star's "Ship of the Century"' is out! If you want a personal, signed copy you can buy one here: https://t.co/2zj60umYzu

[Dr Eamon Phoenix Foundation @EamonPhoenixF]

Memories of a great 1920 legal drama that humbled the mighty Sir Edward Carson.
#Irishhistory #EamonPhoenixFoundation
There's more at:
https://t.co/wkH77Tmti0

[Stephen Scarth @StephenScarth]

Still tickets for the biggest #Titanic talk of the year. Who knew mutinous ship staff existed!!! @UlsterHistory @NIHistory @NIFHS @TitanicBelfast @MaritimeBelfast

[PRONI @PRONI_DFC]

Tickets are now available for a talk by the well known maritime historian Mark Chirnside titled "Mutiny on The Olympic".

The talk will take place in PRONI on Monday September 8th at 7pm.

Tickets available here https://t.co/BAS9V4aTrX

[Mark Chirnside @Mark_Chirnside]

A ship’s captain had many issues to deal with, as Smith’s experience in 1910 shows.
https://t.co/viyYqxUh6J. @TitanicIntlSoc @StephenScarth

[PRONI @PRONI_DFC]

Welcome to #CensusSunday
One unique entry from the census is of Milford Lewis from the USA who is listed as being the only “Radiographer” in Ireland at the time. 🩻
The 1911 census also sees several women who interestingly listed their occupation as being a “Suffragette”.🙋‍♀️🟪⬜️🟩

[Stephen Scarth @StephenScarth]

I’m speaking at this!

[PRONI @PRONI_DFC]

We are getting excited for tomorrow's Really Useful Family History Show - the biggest genealogy show in Northern Ireland this year! ✨
All welcome @ PRONI - beginner, expert or just curious. Free entry and open from 10am -4pm!🌳🔎

[PRONI @PRONI_DFC]

Following the success and interest shown with our last #CensusSunday post about Harry Ferguson, we’ve made a video to show you how we got
this result and how you can do similar searches of
your own 😁👍

Leave a comment letting us know how you get on with
your own research!✍️

[Mark Chirnside @Mark_Chirnside]

People often ask if third class was virtually empty on the eastbound crossing. This Friday’s FAQ explores that question! https://t.co/bnu1TlyMC2

[Stephen Scarth @StephenScarth]

@PRONI_DFC She should be concentrating on her Batsford Opening Theory instead of staring into the distance.

[Mellon Centre for Migration Studies Liam Campbell @MellonMigration]

All smiles at the 'Working Over By' exhibition launch at County Museum - Donegal Daily https://t.co/4ssjY7WroZ

[Stephen Scarth @StephenScarth]

@Hydro231056 @_RB_Ash You haven’t produced one verifiable fact to support your keyboard assassination. Without Orta, we would never have got promoted. If anybody wrecked our club, it was Ken Bates, GFH Capital and Cellini. But go ahead and believe whatever stupid BS you want to.