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Our first 50 years in podcast form!
Find out more about the MRC's 50th anniversary celebrations at warwick.ac.uk/services/libra… , including symposium & seminar recordings, & online exhibition featuring highlights from the archive collections
New Episode:
Reflecting on the Modern Record Centre’s First Half Century: In Conversation with Pierre Botcherby & Rachel MacGregor
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#mrc #podcast #exchanges
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Further evidence of the corporate capture of the Labour Party.
Amazon gives money to Tony Blair’s think tank TBI.
TBI develops policies and lobbies Labour.
Those policies benefit Amazon.
See how it works?
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The vote by the Israeli Parliament against @UNRWA is unprecedented. It opposes the @UN Charter and violates the State of Israel’s obligations under international law.
Failing to push back against these bills will weaken our common multilateral mechanism.
This should be a concern to all.
The vote by the Israeli Parliament (Knesset) against @UNRWA this evening is unprecedented and sets a dangerous precedent. It opposes the UN Charter and violates the State of Israel’s obligations under international law.
This is the latest in the ongoing campaign to discredit UNRWA and delegitimize its role towards providing human-development assistance and services to #Palestine Refugees.
These bills will only deepen the suffering of Palestinians, especially in #Gaza where people have been going through more than a year of sheer hell.
It will deprive over 650,000 girls & boys there from education, putting at risk an entire generation of children.
These bills increase the suffering of the Palestinians & are nothing less than collective punishment.
Putting an end to UNRWA & its services will not strip the Palestinians from their refugee status. That status is protected by another UN General Assembly resolution until a fair and lasting solution is found to the plight of the Palestinians.
Failing to push back these bills will weaken our common multilateral mechanism established after World War 2.
This should be a concern to all.
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an irish pharmacist looking through the national archives in dublin accidentally unearthed a forgotten and lost short story by bram stoker, author of DRACULA. unknown even to scholars, it’s being published for the first time in a century. first new mozart, now new bram stoker
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Cuts to history departments – particularly in post-92 universities – risk making the subject the “preserve of elite institutions” in the UK, warns @RoyalHistSoc report
timeshighereducation.com/new…
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🗣️ "Our party has a very clear message for Keir Starmer..."
Watch @ZackPolanski's full Autumn Conference speech below ⤵️
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Calling museum geeks. We've googled, telephoned, checked archives, newspaper reports, and spoken to specialists, but after a year of collecting data on closed museums in the UK we're officially stuck on some venues. Can you help? Have a look at our list: bit.ly/40rmJuV
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World Day for Audiovisual Heritage is a reminder of the invaluable role audiovisual archives play in preserving our cultural history. As technology advances, it’s crucial to remember that behind every carefully curated collection is the creativity and expertise of archivists.
Brecht Declercq, President of FIAT/IFTA, raises an important concern about the rise of AI. While AI has immense potential, we must not lose sight of the human touch in archival research and curation.
As we are approaching #WDAH2024, let's celebrate both the technology that enhances archival work and the skilled professionals who make it meaningful. 🌍🎥
Read the full interview here (only available in English) 🔗 ica.org/beyond-theory-the-in…
#WDAH2025 #AudiovisualHeritage
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A round up of all exciting events coming up in the #dance and #CulturalHeritage space, see the🧵for more details 👇
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We have a fantastic series of webinars coming up aimed at community archives and groups. In each webinar you will hear from an expert speaker and a case study.
See below for more info and to book:
Do you need help with your digital archive?
Connecting Communities is a series of webinars aiming to give communities the skills and knowledge they need to create and preserve digital archives for future generations.
Book onto sessions via Eventbrite: eventbrite.com/cc/connecting…
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Our Oct 24 group of the month is Windrush in the Far South West a project by the Culture Club @theboxplymouth #BlackHistoryMonth read more here communityarchives.org.uk/con…
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CAHG Scotland are excited to invite community archives & groups to participate in a unique opportunity to feature their image on our postcards used to celebrate and highlight the diverse collections from across the country.
Find out more and submit here: scottisharchives.org.uk/late…
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🎶 Some fine footage of The Fall - 1978 - yes that’s 46 years ago!! Don’t they look young. #punk #MarkESmith - PsychoMafia & Industrial Estate 🤘🎶
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🎉 The latest edition of Comma has just been released, focusing on insights and discussions from the ICA Roma Conference. This issue explores a range of important topics within the archival community, from digital records management to inclusive archives and beyond.
🔎 In this edition, you will find:
The National Archives of Chile’s approach to digital transfers and their lessons learned
How the National Archives of Zimbabwe is addressing colonial heritage and working toward a more inclusive future
Global projects on linking open data and collaborative archival efforts
And more!
These articles reflect key themes discussed at #ICARoma2022 and offer valuable perspectives on the future of archiving. We encourage you to explore the full edition for more insights.
We invite you to read the issue by clicking here 🔗 ica.org/comma/
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📅 88 years ago, the people of East London stood firm against fascism, blocking Mosley’s Blackshirts at the Battle of Cable Street. Their defiance humiliated the fascists and remains a powerful reminder that hate will never win. #TheyShallNotPass
hopenothate.org.uk/the-battl…
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Blue plaque erected at Walthamstow Tesco to commemorate lettuce that outlasted Liz Truss dlvr.it/TF0Vs4
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A Guy Called Gerald has been honoured with a blue plaque for creating "the first British acid house track" —'Voodoo Ray'
Full story: mixmag.net/read/a-guy-called…
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Today marks the anniversary of the Battle of Cable Street, when in 1936 residents blocked a march by the British Union of Fascists through a predominantly Jewish area.
Explore our collections of photos, oral histories & pamphlets via the online catalogue orlo.uk/dkUjY
ALT splay of collection material on Battle of Cable Street
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Do you want to contribute to our panel on history, archives, activism and utopia at SLAS 2025 in Bristol next April? @UklahNetwork @SLASLatAm @RichG62 @mariekeriethof
Do you want to contribute to our panel on history, archives, activism and utopia at SLAS 2025 in Bristol next April? @SLASLatAm
