Julianne Simpson
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Librarian, Chetham's Library Manchester. Mostly books sometimes travel
Manchester, England
Joined January 2013
New blog alert! 🔔 📚 Our fantastic placement student Maisie has just finished cataloguing the fascinating Cass Collection at Chetham’s Library—bringing hundreds of local and dialect works to light. 👉 Discover the process in our latest blog: https://t.co/y3Mgh69uAt
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We are looking for a special person to lead our team of Feoffees in valuing our heritage and securing our future 📷 Please see the Chetham's School of Music website for more information on how to apply:
chethamsschoolofmusic.com
Find a job at the UK's leading specialist music school in central Manchester, with regular vacancies for music teachers, primary and secondary school teachers, administrative staff, pastoral staff,...
Vacancy Alert! 🔔 We are seeking a Chair of the Feoffees to work at a voluntary capacity alongside our School Governors, Library Committee and Senior Leadership. 👉 Interested? Please see our website for more information on how to apply: https://t.co/WSdcMSQO6C
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🔔 Would you like to do a PhD in this amazing library? 👉 There is a fully-funded scholarship available to work on ‘Hidden voices of early printed books’ with @OfficialUoM 📍 Closes 25/01 Find out more ➡️ https://t.co/45p5oBOjXV
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Our Winter Crafts workshop is a week away! This is the perfect opportunity to tap into your creative side and explore our Library during the festive season. Have you booked your place yet? 📷 Book here: https://t.co/F7q4l7UcJL
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Earlier this year, over 140,000 visitors saw our exhibition, ‘We Have Always Been Here’, sparking conversations on representation and identity. From writing workshops to BSL tours, the engagement programme centered around diverse narratives. Find out more https://t.co/aTyUWYu9ck
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✨ Get crafty this winter at Chetham’s Library! 📚 Join us on 17 Dec in the historic Old Kitchens for an afternoon of sustainable winter crafts and a warming hot drink. ❄️ 17 Dec 2pm-4pm 👉 Book here: https://t.co/F7q4l7TEUd
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More brilliant discoveries from our wonderful PhD student Ellen Werner
🔔New Blog Post Alert🔔 Discover the fascinating books owned by 16th- & 17th-century Manchester apothecaries Robert Syddall & John Hartley! From testing remedies to personal notes, their volumes reveal rich insights into their lives 📚📖 Read more: https://t.co/95zskoAVsz
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🌟 Step into the magic of Christmas at Chetham's Library After Hours! ❄️ Explore medieval stone passages, secret staircases & hidden rooms by night. 📅 19 Dec | Multiple timings 🎄 Book now: https://t.co/1QbfSKX8Nj
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🔔 New Blog Post Alert 🔔 "A total gamechanger – looking back 30 years" In 1996, funding from @HeritageFundUK transformed our Library. Today, we celebrate 30 years of the National Lottery and reflect on the project that secured our legacy. Read here:
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Celebrating 30 years of @HeritageFundUK !🎂 In 1996, our Library was grateful to receive funding that has allowed us to digitise our collection, refurbish areas, and keep our Library open today. Thank you to National Lottery players for making this possible! #ThanksToYou
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🕵️♀️ NEW BLOG ALERT! Dive into 17th-century spycraft: women hiding coded messages in eggs, writing with invisible ink, and outwitting enemies. Discover "a proper secrete" as we reveal tales of daring female spies 🔎 Read here:
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Every year, the Society makes a number of major grants to those engaged in bibliographical research with primary focus on the physical object as historical evidence...
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🔐✨ Before envelopes, letters were sealed with intricate "locks" to guard their secrets! As part of our #Codebreakers theme, join Emma in the historic Old Kitchens at Chetham’s Library to create your own locking letters! 📆 22 Nov, 2-6pm 🔗Book here: https://t.co/A4ul3HMebt
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Featuring a new acquisition thanks to generous support from @FNL313. Now on display at the library
🔍 New Blog Post Alert! 🏛️ Discover the secret world of ciphers, codes, and the ancient art of securing correspondence at our latest exhibition. From wax seals to the Enigma Code, explore the hidden history of codebreaking. Read more: https://t.co/FTi8jxIGL6
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Tickets are going fast for Magic Makers on 22/10! Don't miss this chance to get into the Halloween spirit 👻 Partake in magical arts and crafts and explore our library buildings, PLUS you can come in your spookiest attire 🧙♀️🪄 Book here: https://t.co/32HLyIP598
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All Witches and Warlocks are invited to a fantastical family day! 🧙♀️Join our Magic Makers workshop for arts and craft activities, and explore the bewitching medieval building on Tuesday 22 October. Book now 🎟️ https://t.co/VNnLbav04v
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We’re holding a free bibliographical skills workshop in Newcastle on 15 November. See here for more information & to book your place:
bibsoc.org.uk
What can we learn from old books by closely studying the materials from which they constructed, the visual appearance of their pages, or how they have been put together? This free one-day workshop at...
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Visit us after hours for a self-guided tour through the beautiful stone passages, secret staircases and richly-panelled rooms of Chetham’s Library. Soak up the magical atmosphere of our 600-year-old building! 👉Friday 25 October 🕡17:30-19:30 Book here https://t.co/gDVsJtutdp
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Come join our lovely team and such a special place
🔊 Job opportunity! 🔊 We're looking for a Visitor Services Assistant to join our small, dedicated team. You'll support us in the delivery of world-class visitor experiences including tours and events. Find out more and apply here https://t.co/U4rZ81wS34
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An amazing group of Manchester organisations including @chethamslibrary. Looking for the right person to continue moving us forward
🚨New Role🚨 The HiDDEN Network is seeking a passionate Independent Chair to spearhead the network in celebrating & preserving Greater Manchester's hidden heritage & unique stories. Click here for details: https://t.co/VTliul8jP5
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