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What better item to share on #WorldHandicraftDay than this Victorian sample book of “knittings and sewings” manufactured by Strutt’s. Does anyone else feel like getting their knitting needles or crochet hooks out?
#EYAColourful #knitting #crochet #Victorian #textiles
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Our #ArchiveOfTheWeek is the Derby Opera Company (ref D7755). The archive includes these lovely cast photographs from the 1920s and 30s, plus this watercolour painting of the 'Geni of the Lamp' in a 1918 performance of Aladdin.
#EYAColourful #1920s #theatrehistory
Our latest #NewAccession is a postcard of #suffragettes heading to Hyde Park, London, on 21st Jun 1906. It was the biggest demonstration held so far. The card was sent to Emma Johnson of Clay Cross by her friend Gertie Hewett who carried the 7 Gate banner. It was "a hugh success"!
#WomensHistory
In #NationalVolunteersWeek we'd like to say a great big thank you to all our amazing volunteers! They help us in many different ways, here for instance by making protective pouches for seals.
#seals #parchment
Our Archive of the Week: Buxton Fringe Festival 🎭
Founded in 1980, it’s showcased artists of all kinds across venues ever since. This clip captures 46 years of creativity—dance, drama, music, comedy & more.
Catch what’s on next month: https://www.buxtonfringe.org.uk/index.php
Buxton Festival Fringe
In Derbyshire we are firmly in well dressing season and here’s a beautiful close-up from one in Bradwell in 1987. The detail and colours are amazing, even more so when you realise it’s made solely from natural objects such as petals and leaves.
#PhotoFriday #EYAColourful #1980s
Public art is often overlooked as part of urban development. ‘Following in the footsteps. A sculpture for Mickleover’, shows how the idea for the sculpture was developed and illustrates the process of how the pod and seeds were made. Find a copy in our #LocalStudies library.
#LocalHistory
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Did you know archives are about much more than family and house history? Archives are vital for holding governments and organisations to account, proving citizen rights, preserving community memory and contributing to the wellbeing of individuals and society.
#IAW2026 #ArchivesforJustice
Here's something you don't see often: penny farthing tandems! These fine gentlemen were competing in a race meeting at Long Eaton Recreation Ground in 1885.
#WorldBicycleDay #bicycle #PennyFarthing #Victorian
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This beautifully illustrated certificate was awarded to Kathleen Baldwin for 40 years’ service in the offices of Leys Malleable Castings Ltd, Derby. Our #NewAccession was donated with a photo of Kathleen receiving her award in Sept 1960 — a truly special souvenir!
#EYAColourful #1960s
