Women Institute records can be a great source for finding the hidden histories of an area. We hold this beautifully made diary of Newport, which documents the year of 1981 through the eyes of its members.
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Gall cofnodion Sefydliad y Merched fod yn ffynhonnell wych ar gyfer dod o hyd i hanesion cudd ardal. Rydym yn cadw'r dyddiadur hardd hwn o Drefdraeth, sy'n dogfennu'r flwyddyn 1981 trwy lygaid aelodauโr sefydliad.
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Why do people refer to 'dusty archives'? We take care to remove dust etc before you see the documents - but not using the equipment shown in this flyer, found in the records of St Andrew's Church, Boscombe, Bournemouth (72M91/PI20) #hampshirearchives #EYADustBusters #EYADay
Our book support pillows need dusting! Leather bound volumes can deteriorate and crumble over time into an orange or reddish-brown powder known as red rot. A special oil can help treat the condition or by using protective covers. ๐
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A silk envelope tied with green ribbon holds letters from the 1806-7 journal of Katherine Wilmot written during her time in Russia on this beautiful red chamois travelling writing case. From the Wilmot-Dashkova collection.
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It's #LocalHistoryMonth - why not look at our online catalogue bit.ly/3R75qH5 - see what you can find about where you live. Picture: plan of grounds, Eastgate House, Winchester, 1844 (46M72/E171) #hampshirearchives #HampshireHeritage #'EYADay #EYALocal #WinchesterHistory
Our next online talk: 'Florence Nightingale: her life viewed from the archives', Mon 30 Jan 6pm. Today's #ExploreYouArchive Day theme is #EYADustBusters ; she'd surely have been glad we ensure archives aren't dusty when you see them #hampshirearchives #florencenightingale #EYADay
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Our February theme is LETTERS ๐
We've seen some amazing letters being shared this month, what will we discover on #EYA Day ??
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here is a receipt for a ladyโs bicycle, which was purchased by W.G. Eaton Evans from Stephen and Fred Green Motor Agents on 3rd September 1910.
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Keeping Royal Irish Academy Archive of records, minutes and proceedings from members, staff and the Irish Academy community since 1785!
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