University of Brighton Design Archives @designarchives.bsky.social · 20hJoseph Emberton (1889-1956) was one of Britain’s most significant architects during the inter-war period introducing modern design to broad audiences. Here, the publicity brochure for the (then) new HMV premises on Oxford St which Emberton designed in 1939 EMB/1/5 062
Reposted by University of Brighton Design ArchivesDesign History Society @sodesignhistory.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Could you be our new Communications Officer? Applications must be received by 23:59 UTC on 31 October 2026. Interviews will be held on a Monday or Friday in November with an envisaged start date of early December. Find out more about the role and apply here: buff.ly/zZYD9HS 012
Reposted by University of Brighton Design ArchivesDesign History Society @sodesignhistory.bsky.social · 30/09/2026In this month’s Provocative Objects blog, Sara Shields-Rivard, PhD candidate in Art History at Queen’s University (Canada) shares her investigations into the misattribution of a table to the American interior decorator Elsie de Wolfe in the Cooper Hewitt Design Museum archives buff.ly/sSD4fCh 021
Reposted by University of Brighton Design ArchivesThe London Archives @thelondonarchives.bsky.social · 23h⭐️Our Skills Training in Archival Research (STAR) workshops are returning for the 2026-27 year, with three dates to choose from! 📆 28th October 2026 📆 17th March 2027 📆 19th May 2027 Book your place now 👇️eventbrite.co.ukSkills Training in Archival Research (STAR) WorkshopJoin us for a hands-on workshop designed to help postgraduate students and researchers make the most of archival collections. 098
University of Brighton Design Archives @designarchives.bsky.social · 30/09/2026A selection of fabrics and wallpapers from the Festival of Britain exhibition, 1951, published in 'Design from the Festival', one of the many digitised resources available on our website - designarchives.brighton.ac.uk/resources/do... @designcouncil.bsky.social archive DCA/32/2/1/78 02112
University of Brighton Design Archives @designarchives.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Festival of Britain, 1951, South Bank Exhibition, general view of the Homes and Gardens Pavilion and the Bandbox. Architects of Homes Gardens: Bronek Katz and Reginald Vaughan. @designcouncil.bsky.social archive DCA/30/1/FOB/HG/10 031
Reposted by University of Brighton Design ArchivesArchives Portal Europe @archivesportal.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Our September newsletter is out with our new searchathon on arts, our course introduction to the ECCCH cloud with @echoes-eu.bsky.social on the @dariaheu.bsky.social platform, the new Digital Preservation Coalition toolkit & more www.archivesportaleurope.net/newsletter/ 132
University of Brighton Design Archives @designarchives.bsky.social · 23/09/2026The Land Travelling Exhibition was a mobile component of the Festival of Britain, travelling to Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham & Nottingham. Arnold Rothholz designed the ‘People at Work’ section, seen here. RHZ/1/1/11/1/4 British official photograph, Festival of Britain copyright reserved 0125
University of Brighton Design Archives @designarchives.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Festival of Britain, 1951, South Bank Exhibition. General night view showing the base of the shot tower, the 1851 Centenary Pavilion and the Sport's Pavilion. Photograph by David Potts @designcouncil.bsky.social DCA/30/1/FOB/SP/1 031
Reposted by University of Brighton Design ArchivesMuseum of Archaeology and Anthropology @maacambridge.bsky.social · 21/09/2026🚨 Job alert! 🚨 We're looking to appoint a part-time Archivist (fixed-term) to help make our archival material more accessible. These documents are key to research on art and archaeology, Indigenous cultures, and artefact provenances. Closing date: 02/10/2026 Apply: www.cam.ac.uk/jobs/archivi... 2239
Reposted by University of Brighton Design ArchivesARA SAM @araarchmus.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Our next online training - 'Mixed Collections: Balancing Conservation and Interpretation' - will be Tuesday, 6 October from 10:00 to 12:30. Register by Thursday, 1 October: www.archives.org.uk/training-eve.... 001
Reposted by University of Brighton Design ArchivesDesign History Society @sodesignhistory.bsky.social · 21/09/2026The Design History Society Annual Conference 2027 comes to Chelsea College of Arts, UAL, exploring Veiling/Unveiling: The Politics of the Unseen in Design. Find out more: buff.ly/EUFR0oc 📍 Chelsea College of Arts, UAL 📅 2–4 September 2027 022
Reposted by University of Brighton Design ArchivesCulture Jobs @culturejobs.bsky.social · 20/09/2026Producer Location: Brighton, Brighton and Hove, England, United Kingdom Salary: £32,800 per annum We are a unique and special charity. Brighton Dome’s beautiful building and spaces present a huge range of artists and events all year round and…culturejobs.orgProducerLocation: Brighton, Brighton and Hove, England, United Kingdom Salary: £32,800 per annum We are a unique and special charity. Brighton Dome’s beautiful building and spaces present a huge range of artists and events all year round and… 001
University of Brighton Design Archives @designarchives.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Peter Max (19 Oct 1937-14 Sept 2026) was a German - American artist & graphic designer known for his psychedelic, counter-culture designs. These posters are from the Icograda archive, part of their international poster collection. American Cancer Society ICO/3/32/97 Peace Corps ICO/3/32/100 020
Reposted by University of Brighton Design ArchivesUK Archive Sector Leadership @uknatarcsector.bsky.social · 16/09/2026We’re hosting a free webinar on 26 October designed to help recordkeepers give clear and informative responses when applying for Archive Service Accreditation, specifically third section on Access and Engagement. Register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/archive-se... 014
University of Brighton Design Archives @designarchives.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Up on our blog, reflections from Roisin Gilloch Boyle who visited the Design Archives for her master’s research into the Grand National roller coaster at Blackpool Pleasure Beach, designed by Joseph Emberton blogs.brighton.ac.uk/brightondesi... EMB/19A, 'New Switchback', Manchester Guardian 27.2.35 030
University of Brighton Design Archives @designarchives.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Ice cream cart constructed by FEW Models and Displays for Festival of Britain, 1951, from the James Gardner Archive, LJG/2/6/1/4 011
Reposted by University of Brighton Design ArchivesDesign History Society @sodesignhistory.bsky.social · 16/09/20262026 Student Publication: ‘Threads, Traces, and Artefacts: Revisiting Global Design History’ now available online! This volume is Open Access and can be downloaded here: buff.ly/0kJmwwQ 011
Reposted by University of Brighton Design ArchivesNew Professionals @aranewprofs.bsky.social · 15/09/2026Want to learn more about rights clearance, obsolete formats and keeping records (see what we did there) accessible into the future? Join us for our annual seminar, Friday 23 October: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ara-sfnp-annual-seminar-many-routes-one-profession-tickets-1999043879055 022
Reposted by University of Brighton Design ArchivesMass Observation Archive @massobsarchive.bsky.social · 15/09/2026Exciting news (well we think so)! We are looking for new people to regularly contribute to our archive! We accept applications from anyone based in the UK who has an interest in sending us their thoughts and opinions about life in the UK. #Skystorians massobs.org.uk/write-for-th...massobs.org.ukWrite for the archive - Mass Observation ArchiveWriting for Mass Observation You can apply to write for the archive here. Current Observers If you are one of our current Observers you may find our handbook for new Observers helpful. This has all th... 15862
University of Brighton Design Archives @designarchives.bsky.social · 14/09/2026Festival of Britain, 1951, Farm and Factory exhibition, Northern Ireland. Co-ordinating Designer W.M. de Majo. M.B.E., M.S.I.A. Associate Designer: L. Bramberg. Display of Manufacturers' Products - Wool Section. @designcouncil.bsky.social archive DCA/30/1/FOB/FF/36 000
Reposted by University of Brighton Design ArchivesCulture Jobs @culturejobs.bsky.social · 11/09/2026Assistant Curator (Heritage Programmes & Screencraft) Location: London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom Salary: £35,640 - £41,763 per annum We are looking for an Assistant Curator to join the BFI’s Curatorial Team, acting as a key link between the BFI Screencraft collections (designs, posculturejobs.orgAssistant Curator (Heritage Programmes & Screencraft)Location: London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom Salary: £35,640 - £41,763 per annum We are looking for an Assistant Curator to join the BFI’s Curatorial Team, acting as a key link between the BFI Screencraft collections (designs, posters and stills) and the Stories in Motion programme… 001
University of Brighton Design Archives @designarchives.bsky.social · 09/09/2026Festival of Britain, 1951, South Bank Exhibition. Interior of the Lion and Unicorn Pavilion. Architects: R.Y. Goodden ARIBA, RDI, FSIA & R.D. Russell. Display Designers: Goodden & Russell and Richard Guyatt. @designcouncil.bsky.social archive DCA/30/1/FOB/LU/24 040
Reposted by University of Brighton Design ArchivesAssociation of Performing Arts Collections @apac-ssn.bsky.social · 08/09/2026JOB ALERT 🚨 Shakespeare's Globe Library & Archive are looking for a Library & Archive Coordinator on a permanent, part-time basis. More info & details on how to apply: www.shakespearesglobe.com/jobs-and-opp...shakespearesglobe.comJobs & Opportunities | Shakespeare's GlobeA world-renowned theatre, education centre, and cultural landmark, located on the bank of the River Thames in London, UK. 019
University of Brighton Design Archives @designarchives.bsky.social · 08/09/2026The award-winning film Designing From Home has been selected for the WOFF Film Festival 2026 @wofff.bsky.social and is now available to view online with a festival pass until 5 October. More info about Designing from Home including trailer here blogs.brighton.ac.uk/brightondesi... 001
University of Brighton Design Archives @designarchives.bsky.social · 07/09/2026To celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Festival of Britain, a landmark exhibition designed to nurture the country’s recovery after WWII, we are featuring items from across our collections. Here, the Dome of Discovery, designed by Ralph Tubbs. @designcouncil archive DCA/30/1/FOB/DD/18 022
Reposted by University of Brighton Design ArchivesArchives and Records Association UK and Ireland @araukie.bsky.social · 07/09/2026Another new job on the recordkeeping careers hub - Tailte Eireann looking for a digital collections keeper recordkeeping-careers.org/job/digital-...recordkeeping-careers.orgDigital Collections Keeper (Engineer Grade I) – Tailte Éireann - Recordkeeping Careers 023
Reposted by University of Brighton Design ArchivesArchives and Records Association UK and Ireland @araukie.bsky.social · 07/09/2026Based at Hampton Court Palace - Historic Royal Palaces are looking for a taxonomist and information architect for a 9 month contract recordkeeping-careers.org/job/taxonomi... posted on our new recordkeeping careers hubrecordkeeping-careers.orgTaxonomist and Information Architect (fixed term) - Recordkeeping Careers 034
Reposted by University of Brighton Design ArchivesIsokon Gallery @isokongallery.bsky.social · 02/09/2026Come and see @suebreakell.bsky.social & @harrietatkinson.bsky.social's film Designing From Home, about the life and home of designer FHK Henrion, at the Isokon Gallery on Thursday 24 September at 6.30 pm. Tickets from Eventbrite 👇eventbrite.co.ukDesigning From HomeThis film explores the twentieth-century designer FHK Henrion, a German-Jewish émigré, displaced many times before arriving in Britain. 021
University of Brighton Design Archives @designarchives.bsky.social · 02/09/2026Upcoming screenings for @suebreakell.bsky.social & @harrietatkinson.bsky.social's film Designing From Home about the life and home of designer FHK Henrion include 16 September at Towner Gallery, Eastbourne 24 September @isokongallery.bsky.social More info here: blogs.brighton.ac.uk/brightondesi... 021
University of Brighton Design Archives @designarchives.bsky.social · 10/08/2026The University of Brighton Design Archives has retained its national accreditation award. Read more about this achievement & the UoBDA ongoing's commitment to preserving internationally important collections, supporting research, teaching and public engagement. blogs.brighton.ac.uk/brightondesi... 070
Reposted by University of Brighton Design ArchivesUK Archive Sector Leadership @uknatarcsector.bsky.social · 05/08/2026The UK-wide panel also renewed accredited status for: Birmingham Archives and Collections; Enfield Local Studies; London Borough of Croydon Archives; Plymouth Archives (The Box); @designarchives.bsky.social & @exetercathedral.bsky.social Library and Archives (2/2) 071
Reposted by University of Brighton Design ArchivesOliver House @oliverhouse.bsky.social · 20/07/2026‘The toolkit offers a structured, high-level guide to help cultural heritage professionals and researchers approach legacy media across its entire lifecycle…It also gives researchers a reference point for engaging critically with legacy media as historical subjects in their own right.’sas.ac.ukNew toolkit offers practical guide to preserving legacy mediaA newly launched toolkit offers practical guidance to cultural heritage professionals and researchers on preserving fragile and outdated media formats. 0137
University of Brighton Design Archives @designarchives.bsky.social · 15/07/2026Explore the designs of Enid Marx at Compton Verney, Warwickshire with their upcoming exhibition The Pattern of Life: Enid Marx and Modern British Design. Opens this Saturday 18 July, more here: www.theguardian.com/artanddesign... Portrait of Enid Marx Design Council Archive DCA/30/1/POR/M/41/2 043
Reposted by University of Brighton Design ArchivesExplore Your Archive @exploreyourarchive.bsky.social · 15/07/2026💫 Check out this new #EYAArchitecture blog from the National Fairground and Circus Archive at @uoscollections.bsky.social ! 🎪 Read to discover the evolution of fairground architecture through their fascinating collections 🎡🎪 exploreyourarchive.org/the-evolutio... #ExploreYourArchiveexploreyourarchive.orgThe Evolution of Fairground Architecture — Explore Your ArchiveFrom the National Fairground and Circus Archive take us on a rollercoaster ride through the evolution of fairground architecture. 1126
Reposted by University of Brighton Design ArchivesDesign History Society @sodesignhistory.bsky.social · 10/07/2026The deadline to apply to be the new Managing Editor of the Journal of Design History is next week! For further details and how to apply: buff.ly/0HMZHQt 001
Reposted by University of Brighton Design ArchivesCulture Jobs @culturejobs.bsky.social · 14/07/2026Assistant Collection Manager Location: WC1B 3DG, London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom Salary: £29,642 We are looking for an Assistant Collection Manager to join the Africa, Oceania and the Americas department, playing a vital role in the care, preservation,…culturejobs.orgAssistant Collection ManagerLocation: WC1B 3DG, London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom Salary: £29,642 We are looking for an Assistant Collection Manager to join the Africa, Oceania and the Americas department, playing a vital role in the care, preservation,… 001
University of Brighton Design Archives @designarchives.bsky.social · 13/07/2026For @exploreyourarchive.bsky.social #EYAArchitecture, the 1962 ground floor plans for Brighton College of Arts and Crafts which later became Brighton Polytechnic and is now the Grand Parade campus @uniofbrighton.bsky.social and home of the Design Archives. 052
Reposted by University of Brighton Design ArchivesUK Archive Sector Leadership @uknatarcsector.bsky.social · 09/07/2026Have you seen our Archive Basics Guidance yet? Ideal for non-archive professionals and those new to the sector, these pages take you through all the principles and practices of managing an archive, from creating a collections policy to providing access: www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archives-sec... 0119
Reposted by University of Brighton Design Archivesmedia archaeology lab @mediaarchaeology.bsky.social · 09/07/2026today in stuff you didn't know you needed, a microfiche reader in a briefcase 25610
Reposted by University of Brighton Design ArchivesManchester University Press @manchesterup.bsky.social · 10/07/2026This month we are celebrating 50 years of punk, the explosive musical and cultural movement from the mid-70s. From growing up during the heyday of punk, to the DIY ethos at it’s heart, our reading list is 50% OFF until 31st July, browse here: manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/blog/2026/07... #bookskymanchesteruniversitypress.co.ukPunk at 50 reading list - Manchester University PressThis month we are celebrating the 50 years of punk, the explosive musical and cultural movement that took shape in the mid-70s. Featuring books about punk icons, growing up during the heyday of punk, ... 0113
University of Brighton Design Archives @designarchives.bsky.social · 10/07/2026Who is Peter Quinn? Lesley Cheung, Assistant Curator, Art Works in Schools at Manchester Art Gallery asks just that in her article about the Brighton School of Art alumnus. manchesterartgallery.org/peter-quinn-...manchesterartgallery.org 000
Reposted by University of Brighton Design Archivesmia ridge @miaout.bsky.social · 07/07/2026This is cool (ha!) - a map of UK 'cultural venues offering a free space to rest and recharge during a heatwave – from museums and galleries, to libraries and cinemas' juliesbicycle.org/take-action/...juliesbicycle.orgCool Off in Culture venues | Julie's BicycleOur map shows you cultural venues offering a free space to rest and recharge during a heatwave - from museums and galleries, to libraries and cinemas. 0116
Reposted by University of Brighton Design ArchivesNational Library of Ireland @nlireland.bsky.social · 07/07/2026📣 We're hiring: Conservator (AKII) 2-year fixed-term contract Join the National Library of Ireland to help conserve nationally significant collections, including parchment, manuscripts and early printed works relating to the Normans in Ireland. ⭐ Info + #apply by 31 July: ow.ly/X9Op50ZkZKj 01010
Reposted by University of Brighton Design ArchivesModern Records Centre, University of Warwick @mrcwarwick.bsky.social · 02/07/2026Coal conference catch-up ⛏️ On 18 June we welcomed 80+ people to 'Blood is the price of coal' - a conference on coal communities, health and welfare Recordings of 10 talks, conference photos and more are now available online at warwick.ac.uk/services/lib... #histmed #MiningHistory #envhist 0208
Reposted by University of Brighton Design ArchivesNational Heritage Science Forum @nhsf.bsky.social · 08/07/2026Call for Papers: Archaeoinformatics 2026 The Deutsches Archäologisches Institut (DAI) has issued a call for papers for 'From the Field to the Screen: Challenges and Perspectives of Digital Storage and Publications'. ⏰️ 15 August 2026 buff.ly/sGCsn5E @dai-weltweit.bsky.social @thebiaankara.bsky.socialbuff.lyDAI - Archaeo-Informatics 2026 - From the Field to the ScreenTestbeschreibung © Dummy35 // Dummy1 001
Reposted by University of Brighton Design ArchivesCultInformatics @cultinformatics.bsky.social · 08/07/2026At @qmul.bsky.social for the #NFCS NetworkPlus Roadmap Drafting Meeting presenting our project’s findings from the #ArtsAndHumanities community perspective and contributing to recommendations for federated #DRI aah.culturedigitalskills.org 011
Reposted by University of Brighton Design ArchivesFIAT/IFTA @fiatifta.bsky.social · 08/07/2026📢 Call for Applications: FRAME Basics 2026 Open to all AV archive professionals, especially those new to the field. 📅 6 half-days: Nov 16–18 & 20–23, 2026 💬 English 💻 Online Apply by October 1st, 2026. Read the conditions and call for applications: fiatifta.org/frame-basics... 001
University of Brighton Design Archives @designarchives.bsky.social · 06/07/2026Read about the history of the ATM from the Bank of England Museum, including a look at the 1969 award-winning MD2 cash dispenser designed by Jack Howe for Chubb & Sons Lock & Safe Company Ltd. www.bankofengland.co.uk/museum/onlin... @designcouncil.bsky.social archive DCA/30/7/1969/1/5 020
Reposted by University of Brighton Design ArchivesUK Archive Sector Leadership @uknatarcsector.bsky.social · 06/07/2026Seeking experienced record keepers to join the pool of Peer Reviewers for Archive Service Accreditation in England! New Peer Reviewer training starts in November so now is the time to make an expression of interest: www.archives.org.uk/peer-reviewers 0610