Jim Ranahan
@Postcard_Jim
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Advocates archives, maps & photography for meaningful social cohesion. Affirms the power of the postcard in life. Armchair archaeology. Own views unless r/t.
Joined January 2016
SUNDAY FAIR: (A reminder) Tomorrow’s, Sunday 5th October, great postcard fair is at Fairburn Community Centre, Leeds, WF11 9LA. Open 9:30-3:30, full details can be found on the poster in the feed below, and on our website
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After the #ArchivesWM AGM in September the annual review for 2024-25 is available via the website! Includes an overview of the work of the charity and 'Around the Archives' sharing news of the great projects taking place across the region #archives
archiveswestmidlands.org.uk
We are delighted to announce the publication of our latest Annual Review. As with our previous reviews, it contains an overview ...
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Shakespeare teachers at KS3-5 please share. I'm offering illustrated online & outreach sessions on set texts: darren_f.j@hotmail.co.uk @teachals
@gcse_macbeth
@xris32
@litfanatic
@BD_Saesneg
@AVisserFuray
@PenYDreEnglish
@AdranSaesnegYGG
@DeAstonSchool
@SPryke2
@PatrickCragg
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Teachers of Shakespeare at KS4-5, I'm taking bookings for online and outreach sessions covering contexts; language; critical and creative interpretations; and developing personal informed responses to your studied Shakespeare play. For further info email darren_f.j@hotmail.co.uk
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Still time to register ... 'Canadian Stereographs - the Jack Brown Collection'. Tuesday 2nd September 2025 (1800 BST). https://t.co/NGON23g2Xj
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BURY ST EDMUNDS Postcard (and other collectables) Fair is open 10:00-4:00 this Saturday (30th). It’s at County High School, Beeton’s Way, Bury St Edmunds, IP32 6RF, Suffolk. Everything else you might need to know is on this poster ⬇️
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A bank holiday Monday postcard fair, what’s not to like?!
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🥳Congratulations @DudleyArchives
#ArchivesWM
We are pleased to announce that following a recent Archive Service Accreditation Panel, the UK Archive Service Accreditation Committee has awarded Dudley Archives and Local History Service with Accredited Status for the second time.
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This Saturday (23rd) the Berwick-upon-Tweed Postcard & Stamp Fair will be brought to you by Bass Rock Fairs. Open 10:30-3:30, it’s at Berwick Parish Centre, The Parade, Berwick-upon-Tweed, TD15 1DF, Northumberland
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This year, we mark 175 years since the Public Library Act 1850 – a radical step towards free access to books and knowledge. Though initially greeted with mixed feelings, libraries today stand as everyday gateways to learning, culture, and community for all:
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Looking forward to our latest 'Show and Tell' session sharing photohistory with fellow enthusiasts. Tuesday 15th July (1900-2000). Great opportunity to learn more about @RPShistgroup ... register via link. https://t.co/yxnXGmwKe6
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#NEPF25 However you get to the North of England Postcard Fair at Bishop Burton College in #EastYorkshire on 6th & 7th August, you’ll find 40+ dealers, and wall-to-wall postcards. It’s going to be GREAT! 💥
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Excellent day out behind LMS Jubilee Bahamas on @Vintage_Trains Cathedrals Express from Birmingham to Swansea and return.
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Our July Newsletter is now available via the link in our profile. Including an illustrated report @CaitlinGreenwo9 @MuseumFolly about our recent visit to Tony Richards' wet plate photography studio @SpinnersMill
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Another fabulous @SSNCI_tweets conference last weekend! I presented on Robert French's tourist images of Ireland (1865-1914) in the 40k strong Lawrence Collection. Their incredible scope makes them a huge source of visual inspiration for how we researchers visualize 19C Ireland.
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BOOK LAUNCH Monday 30th June 6:30pm @Waterstones #StratfordUponAvon Author @Roxannemusic in conversation with @ShakespeareBT re: local connections of this family history & critical examination of identity #SBTCollections hold de Bastion & related items https://t.co/CYuIYCBKSh…
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These road maps were used by Harrogate-based photographer Bertram Unné as he toured Yorkshire, seeking inspiration for the thousands of photos we hold at the Archives #MapMonday #EYATravel 📷
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THIS SATURDAY (28th), the Shoreham Postcard & Ephemera Fair is being staged at The Shoreham Centre, Pond Rd, Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 5WU (close to the railway station). Open 9:30-3:00, 20+ dealers, THOUSANDS of postcards, & ephemera, stamps & accessories. Adjoining (pay) car park
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Two new Fellows of the @EnglishAssoc are members of @ShakesInstitute, Professors @EFernie & Tiffany Stern. Here's Ewan being inducted today at the conference. Particular mention is made of his outreach collaboration 'Everything to Everybody' with Birmingham City Council. 👏🏽👏🏻👏
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