Joe Edwards

Thinking about public affairs & partnerships formerly @britishmuseum & Deputy Chair @CDALDN Tweets on museums, culture, music, politics, cycling & more.

[Rishi Madlani (he/him) @RishiMadlani]

Think I should set up office @britishmuseum 🏛️😜

Today great to have @LabourIndians MPs, Lord’s, Cllrs, AMs & pals visit the Ancient India: Living traditions exhibition & meet the fab curator @SushmaJansari (of course a Leicester lass!) 💪🏾🇬🇧🇮🇳🌹

Lots discussed & to come…

[LabourIndians 🇬🇧🇮🇳🌹 @LabourIndians]

Brilliant visit to the @britishmuseum!

@LabourIndians MPs, Lords & Cllrs had the pleasure of exploring the Ancient India: Living Traditions exhibition and speaking with the inspiring curator @SushmaJansari

A powerful reminder of our shared history—more to come! 🇮🇳🇬🇧

[Sly Stone @RealSlyStone]

A Statement From The Family of Sly Stone:

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved dad, Sly Stone of Sly and the Family Stone.

[Velon CC @VelonCC]

“What a story you are writing” 🩷

@vismaleaseabike Sports Director Marc Reef coordinates a tactical masterpiece as Simon Yates storms into the Maglia Rosa with the help of Wout Van Aert on @giroditalia Stage 20.
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🇮🇹 #GirodItalia

[Chris Bryant @RhonddaBryant]

The second edition of my ministerial creative industries podcast!

8 million objects! The British Museum's Nicholas Cullinan | First Draft ... https://t.co/Mxlfmve1nv via @YouTube

[Joe Bor @josephbor]

After a lovely cinema and festival run we’ve just released our award winning documentary ‘The Oldest Comedy Club in Britain’ on YouTube, so everyone can watch it for free.

https://t.co/GZHPtVn8b7

Starring loads of famous comedians.

@ComedyKingsHead

[Department for Culture, Media and Sport @DCMS]

People across the nation are set to gain more access to culture where they live with a major funding package announced by Culture Secretary @lisanandy today. This includes financial support for arts venues, museums, libraries, and heritage

https://t.co/DNWihBOTSK

[Foreign Affairs Committee @CommonsForeign]

Does the UK still lead in soft power on the world stage? We’ve launched an inquiry to explore the UK’s soft power influence and to understand the benefits of robust soft power in today’s worldDoes the UK still lead in soft power on the world stage? We’ve launched an inquiry to explore the UK’s soft power influence and to understand the benefits of robust soft power in today’s worldDoes the UK still lead in soft power on the world stage? We’ve launched an inquiry to explore the UK’s soft power influence and to understand the benefits of robust soft power in today’s worldDoes the UK still lead in soft power on the world stage? We’ve launched an inquiry to explore the UK’s soft power influence and to understand the benefits of robust soft power in today’s worldDoes the UK still lead in soft power on the world stage? We’ve launched an inquiry to explore the UK’s soft power influence and to understand the benefits of robust soft power in today’s worldDoes the UK still lead in soft power on the world stage? We’ve launched an inquiry to explore the UK’s soft power influence and to understand the benefits of robust soft power in today’s world.

[Portable Antiquities & Treasure @findsorguk]

It was a privilege to host so many of our partners at the British Museum this evening. The Scheme owes its success to this fantastic collaboration.

[Steve Miller @SteveMillerNMS]

A pleasure to speak at this evening’s National Partnerships reception @britishmuseum.

@NorfolkMuseums have worked closely with the BM for decades and we are grateful for the ongoing friendship and support, including our @NorwichCastle development.
@DCMS @HeritageFundUK

[North East Museums @NE_Museums]

From today Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums is known as North East Museums and we have a new visual identity to match.

We’ve been planning this for a while to better reflect our mission and commitments and the timing is perfect as we enter a new phase as an organisation. (1/3)

[Guardian culture @guardianculture]

Quincy Jones, producer and entertainment powerhouse, dies aged 91 https://t.co/QeWF9bn1wx

[Joe Edwards @joeedwards26]

@ArtyBagger So pleased to see you are on the mend Muriel! It looked pretty awful. Glad to see they've managed to rebuild your ankle!

[Marysia @marysia_cc]

hello November
by Herge

[Culture, Media and Sport Committee @CommonsCMS]

The following MPs have been appointed to the Culture, Media and Sport Committee and its business can now begin.
Find out more:
https://t.co/6WRtLVCRQS

[Ian Rankin @Beathhigh]

Fascinating thread, as ever. Real lives; forgotten lives…

[Department for Culture, Media and Sport @DCMS]

Detectorists struck silver when they found the highest value treasure on record - 2000 silver pennies dating back to the Normans

Now at the @BritishMuseum, they will tour the country before settling at @SomersetMuseum

Find out more ⬇️@SWHeritageTrust

https://t.co/iGLjnRqILT

[Department for Culture, Media and Sport @DCMS]

Heritage Minister @RhonddaBryant met real life treasure hunters @BritishMuseum

A group of friends discovered a hoard of Norman coins worth over £4 million

See the items for yourself at local museums when they tour the country!

Find out more @SWHeritageTrust https://t.co/qZvKR4qBAX

[Department for Culture, Media and Sport @DCMS]

🎥 WATCH: @LisaNandy speaking at the International Investment Summit along with senior leaders from sport and the creative industries. Together, they discuss how the UK’s world-leading culture and creativity have the potential to build richer lives across the whole country

[Joe Edwards @joeedwards26]

@DCMS @bradford2025 @RhonddaBryant Looking forward to the exciting collaboration between @britishmuseum and @bradford2025 next year as part of their fantastic programme - showcasing Ice Age creativity in Bradford!