Historian and sort of archivist. Archives, beer, canals, railways, running. Chair of Business Archives Council - official BAC feed @_BusinessArch
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Off to Carlisle today on @LocoServicesGrp ‘The Royal Scot’ (yes I know we have an Irish Mail headboard!). Something very exciting taking over the train at Crewe…
A few shots from yesterday’s @svrofficialsite ‘TractorFest’ celebrating 65 years of the Class 37. It was rather damp but a great day and managed to bash all 8 locos which were operating.
Great to see shunting taking place during the @svrofficialsite Gala. Made me think of @RWLDproject and all the accidents that happened as a result of this activity. And imagine this in the dark…
Brilliant few days at @svrofficialsite Autumn Steam Gala - only the SVR could put on something of this scale. Hard to beat getting off the overnight train at Bridgnorth early Saturday and see locos being prepared for the day.
Classic locos and classic location. Clun Castle and Bahamas came off @Vintage_Trains ‘The Mayflower’ at Bristol Temple Meads earlier. We’ve since been treated to some great thrash from the 37s. Nearly back at New Street after an excellent day.
We’re now at Taunton with steam on the front - Clun Castle and Bahamas head @Vintage_Trains The Mayflower to Plymouth.
Off to Plymouth today on @Vintage_Trains ‘The Mayflower’. Doubled-headed 37s to Bristol then double-headed steam!
The Western Wanderer is now back at Bristol having come from behind the Peak. Western Champion will now take over our train.
After refuelling at Churston, 45118 approaches Kingswear ready to work 1Z15 back to Derby. Top performance by the Peak today.
It’s a summer Saturday so we’re off to the seaside today! Peak to Kingswear. Here’s 45118 arriving at New Street.
A great day for a trip to @gwsr for the Diesel Gala. Here are a few shots from a stopover at Gotherington. The privately-owned station was open with excellent refreshments available.
A few shots from yesterday’s @Watercress_Line Diesel Gala. It was a great day but very hot 🥵
Excellent day out behind LMS Jubilee Bahamas on @Vintage_Trains Cathedrals Express from Birmingham to Swansea and return.
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We are delighted to announce that BAC trustee @Ricshire has been awarded the MBE in the King’s 2025 Birthday Honours for services to heritage, recognising his work with the BAC, as a member of the Crisis Management Team and as Archivist for the London Gay Symphony Orchestra.
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Do you manage or work in a business archive?
Our new guidance explores how businesses can preserve and make best use of their archives.
We’ve also included case studies from the sector showcasing examples of best practice!
nationalarchives.gov.uk/arch…
ALT A staff members writes down notes while stood next to a large shelving unit stacked with dozens of labelled cardboard boxes.
Mike Anson retweeted
NEW DATASET - OUT NOW!
A massive 69,000 records added to the Railway Work, Life & Death project, covering English & Welsh railways, 1855-1929.
Download our free database from our website - & please spread the word!
#Railway200 @railway200
railwayaccidents.port.ac.uk/…
At @UkNatArchives for launch of the amazing @RWLDproject database. 69,000 accidents transcribed by volunteers covering the period 1855-1929.
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Just starting the @UkNatArchives Volunteers' Day - a lovely thank you to everyone who's contributed this year!
And our railway accident project features strongly - eagerly anticipated by Saul Nasse, Keeper of the Records, a railway enthusiast!
#VolunteersWeek
@UkNatArcRes
ALT People in auditorium looking at slide introducing the day.