The Strange Death of Frank Podmore
Content warning: This post contains references to a dead body, which some readers may find upsetting. Reader discretion is advised. For this […]
Tag: Archives
The Darker Side of the Ferguson Collection: Part Three
With October on the horizon and the approach of Halloween, we are delighted to present for your intellectual curiosity the long-anticipated third, […]
Chronicles of the Cairngorms: Stories from the Shelter Stone Visitors’ Book
“Never had the Cairngorms had greater appeal than this farewell journey of mine…” Tommy Weir, Glasgow 1945 Journeys At EYA, August has brought […]
Science and Technology: with the Royal Archives
In April we at Explore Your Archive spoke with the Royal Archives about the legacy and significance of scientific and technological innovation […]
Algae and seaweed research at the Marine Biological Association
Taking a look at Dr Mary Parke’s records It may not feel like it, but spring is here and with it comes […]
Montrose Girls Club – a collection at Angus Archives
Angus Archives holds a range of interesting material relating to women and girls who have resided and still live in the area. […]
The Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn – secrets at the Museum of Freemasonry?
What is secrecy? Writing this blog made me think about why archives created by some organisations are thought of as ‘secret’ whereas […]
Anne Lister: the secret’s out!
From coded whispers about daily tasks to private reflections, come and unravel Anne Lister’s coded musings beyond romantic aspects. This month we […]
The father of plastic surgery case files
The WW1 groundbreaking facial surgeries case files reveal sensitivity and compassion from the medical team.
Execution. Gunpowder Plot. Great Fire. Plague.
What role do archives play in remembering events of national significance?