Alexandra Fletcher

Enthusiasm-rich heritage professional. Tends to get excited about old stuff. Thoughts here, such as they are, my own.

[Alexandra Fletcher @SwerveFletcher]

@SushmaJansari Start with making yourself a cup of your favourite morning brew - to strengthen you for the work ahead 😬

[Alexandra Fletcher @SwerveFletcher]

@TweetingBogart Shameful self-promotion but this came out in 2014, is free to download and covers quite a bit… https://t.co/I06vSUo56x

[Alexandra Fletcher @SwerveFletcher]

Desperately sad to hear of the deaths of friends and their families in Kahramanmaras, Turkey. Wonderful, generous, kind, people have had their lives torn apart. If you can, please, please give to the @decappeal

[Alexandra Fletcher @SwerveFletcher]

These wonderful people! So lovely to have them visit!

[National Horseracing Museum @NHRMuseum]

Delighted to welcome members of the Racing With Pride network to NHRM today! The film is funded by @artfund and @SHAREmuseums - stay tuned for news about the project! #RacingWithPride #RacingIsEveryonesSport #filming #BehindTheScenes @GBRacing @BHAHorseracing @RacingWithPride

[Alexandra Fletcher @SwerveFletcher]

That amazing moment when something you did @britishmuseum inspires others to do something wonderful! https://t.co/OEaQpJWlBY

[National Horseracing Museum @NHRMuseum]

We're taking part in the #Suffolk Holiday Activity Programme again this #winterholiday, providing lunch for children in receipt of #freeschoolmeals. We're delighted to be able to promote all the activities in our area – take a look at the board in our Atrium #newmarket #community

[National Horseracing Museum @NHRMuseum]

Excited to bring you the opportunity to own one of the images currently on display in 'Time & Motion'! @jayneodellphoto's work could be yours for as little as £50! The online auction is open until 9pm on 4th Dec https://t.co/EL18c2iYbJ @ReemanDansie @racingwelfare @IJF_official

[National Horseracing Museum @NHRMuseum]

We're taking part in #MuseumShopSunday! Enjoy 10% off your purchase when you spend £50 or more in our shop this Sunday. We have a wonderful selection of local food and drink, a great range of Christmas cards, fabulous accessories, beautiful homeware and more! @LoveMuseumShops

[National Horseracing Museum @NHRMuseum]

Join the Kitchen Choir at NHRM from 6:30pm - 7:30pm on 15th December to welcome in the festive season with a selection of well-known #Christmas carols and seasonal songs! Plus the NHRM shop, @TheTackRoom_nkt and @StellarNKT will be open late! https://t.co/SpjMPKg4Pl #newmarket

[National Horseracing Museum @NHRMuseum]

Wow! This wellbeing event planned by young people from Fairstead House is amazing! #takeoverday #singing #wellbeing #newmarket #suffolk #kidsinmuseums @Fairstead_House @kidsinmuseums

[National Horseracing Museum @NHRMuseum]

A huge welcome to the Wellbeing Warriors from @AllSaints_CEVA! They tried out different roles in the museum from welcoming visitors to sharing highlights of our collection. We spotted a few future curators in the group! #kidsinmuseums #wellbeing #newmarket #culture @kidsinmuseums

[Racing Together @RacingTogether]

"Initiatives that aim to make routes into racing more accessible are increasing, going against the traditional perception of ‘The Sport of Kings’"

Naomi Howgate, BHA Head of Diversity and Inclusion on Black History Month
https://t.co/F4saHUSMsU

[National Horseracing Museum @NHRMuseum]

The sport of horseracing is changing and evolving - join us in celebrating Black History Month and creating opportunities for the next generation @BHAHorseracing #ALLINTHERACE #BlackHistoryMonth #horseracing #BeTheChange

[National Horseracing Museum @NHRMuseum]

Come along to our free @engagevisualart #LetsCreateArt2022 make and create in clay workshop with artist @ali_atkins on Tues 25th Oct 11am–3pm. Open to all. Picnic lunches available for children in receipt of free school meals @kidsinmuseums @ace_southeast https://t.co/3Nz9ZQb2xf

[National Horseracing Museum @NHRMuseum]

You've got just one week left to enjoy 'Lucy Kemp-Welch: Her Private World' - our #exhibition on the top floor of Palace House. Best-known for her illustrations for the 1915 edition of Black Beauty, she was meticulous in her depictions of #horses https://t.co/VI2revBIqz #museum

[Alexandra Fletcher @SwerveFletcher]

@chris62campbell @jayneodellphoto @KhadijahMellah @NPGLondon @NHRMuseum Curator immediately says, “Why didn’t I think of that!”

[Alexandra Fletcher @SwerveFletcher]

We were thrilled to welcome everyone to this fantastic talk by @jayneodellphoto in her very own exhibition @NHRMuseum

[Chris Campbell @chris62campbell]

There was a good turnout for @jayneodellphoto very interesting talk about her amazing "Time & Motion" black and white photography exhibition @NHRMuseum explaining her journey and speaking about each individual photograph. Jayne will be back at the museum on Saturday 19th November

[National Horseracing Museum @NHRMuseum]

On 20th October, join us for a lunchtime talk with @jayneodellphoto. You’ll be able to ask questions about her #blackandwhitephotography exhibition, hear about her remarkable journey and find out what inspired Jayne to create this #exhibition https://t.co/GhZyMtks5C #meetandgreet

[Racing Foundation @RacingGrants]

Magnolia Cup winner @missblackequest taking the knee during Glorious Goodwood has been, and always will be, seen as a huge moment in the history of British racing.

We will keep pushing for change.

#BlackHistoryMonth
#ALLINTHERACE