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Passionate about the heritage sector, data & engagement specialist, & museum volunteer 🎭💻🏛️ dcs-heritage.uk

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peterkwells @peterkwells.com · 21/08/2026
Did you know UK govt has published a call for evidence on charging for public sector data, w/examples like bus timetables and environment data? Well, here's a thing on how that will make a lot of things a bit worse and increase costs of providing public services peterkwells.com/2026/08/21/c...
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Charging for public sector data is likely to cost us more than it raises
The UK government has published a call for evidence called “The marginal cost restriction on public sector data re-use”. It proposes making it easier for the public sector to charge people for public ...
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DCS Heritage @dcs-heritage.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
It's been a busy few months with lots of visits. So, I should share some highlights... Norfolk and Suffolk Aviation Museum 100th Bomb Group Memorial Museum #heritage #daysout 1/5
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Museums Association @museumsassociation.org · 05/08/2026
Analysis | Digital detox: Is social media still worth it for museums? 📲 The online landscape suddenly looks very different amid a backlash against tech giants. Geraldine Kendall Adams asks how museums are adapting to the post-X era
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Digital detox: Is social media still worth it for museums? - Museums Association
The online landscape suddenly looks very different amid a backlash against tech giants. Geraldine Kendall Adams asks how museums are adapting to the post-X era
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DCS Heritage @dcs-heritage.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Check out what's happening during the Festival of Archaeology (Saturday 18th July to Sunday 2nd August) www.archaeologyuk.org/festival.html
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Lambeth Palace Library @lampallib.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
⚓New Exhibition coming soon — Mariners: Religion, Race and Empire at Lambeth Palace Library. ⚓ Set sail this summer with a display of maritime-themed items from our collections. Find out more by following this link: www.lambethpalacelibrary.info/mariners-rel...
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DCS Heritage @dcs-heritage.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Fantastic opportunity at the Staffordshire Yeomanry Museum Trust: Freelance Curator (closes 07-Aug) museum-services-jobs.le.ac.uk/job/freelanc...
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DCS Heritage @dcs-heritage.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
As the summer approaches, let's find some events, exhibitions and talks taking place across Kent. dcs-heritage.uk/events-kent/
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ICOM UK @icomuk.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
Museums matter more than ever. For International Museum Day, we’re celebrating the theme Museums Uniting a Divided World - and the role museums play in bringing people together through culture, knowledge, and shared stories. buff.ly/GRP1nz1 #IMD2026 #InternationalMuseumDay #ICOM80
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Museums + Heritage @museumsandheritage.com · 05/05/2026
The National Museum of the Royal Navy has rebranded as Royal Navy Museums to unify its portfolio of six sites and historic ships under a single brand. museumsandheritage.com/advisor/post…
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Heritage People @heritagepeople.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
We are looking forward to #MuseumWeek in June. What do you think is the best social platform for participation? Does anyone participate across more than one platform? Would love to hear your thoughts.
Heritage People social media graphic with a warm collage background of archival papers, an open book, a black-and-white coastal photograph, a blue catalogue card, and burnt-orange abstract shapes. Large text asks, “What is the best social platform for participating in Museum Week?” with “Heritage People” in small text at the bottom right.
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DCS Heritage @dcs-heritage.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
"The men with broken faces" #ww1 #surgery #kent www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
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Secret Kent - The men with broken faces - BBC Sounds
The amazing story of how one man in Sidcup changed the lives of hundreds.
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DCS Heritage @dcs-heritage.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
Happy English Tourism Week! 13th-22nd March 2026 #LocalStoriesNationalGrowth Read more: www.visitbritain.org/working-us/e...
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English Tourism Week
Celebrating England’s vibrant visitor economy.
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DCS Heritage @dcs-heritage.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
Happy International Women's Day! This year's theme is 'Give to Gain'; encouraging a mindset of generosity and collaboration. #IWD2026 #GiveToGain Find out more: www.internationalwomensday.com
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International Women's Day 2026 theme
FREE International Women's Day 2026 theme resources - #IWD2026
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DCS Heritage @dcs-heritage.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
On this day in 1946, Winston Churchill coined the well-known Cold War term when he declared that "an iron curtain has descended across the Continent." Read more: www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/education/re...
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'Iron curtain' speech - The National Archives
Extracts from Churchill’s Iron Curtain speech given in the USA in March 1946 (Catalogue ref: FO 371/51624) Transcript BRITISH INFORMATION SERVICES AN AGENCY OF THE BRITISH GOVERNMENT ADVANCE RELEASE F...
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DCS Heritage @dcs-heritage.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
On 5th March 1936, Captain Joseph 'Mutt' Summers took off from Eastleigh Aerodrome in the prototype Supermarine Spitfire. When he landed, he told the engineers "don't touch anything".
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DCS Heritage @dcs-heritage.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
Happy World Book Day! I always have multiple books on the go - hard copies, eBooks, audiobooks, podcasts... Favourite discovery of recent yrs has been the Libby app - eBooks & audiobooks on mobile device for free! Just need a library card. WBD - www.worldbookday.com Libby - libbyapp.com
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Museums + Heritage @museumsandheritage.com · 03/03/2026
Big news! The Museums + Heritage Show 2026 programme is now LIVE 🎉 Dive into our packed programme and discover what we have in store for you when you visit the Show on 13-14 May at Olympia Events. Find out more & register for your free two-day pass here: show.museumsandheritage.com/2026-program...
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DCS Heritage @dcs-heritage.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
On this day in 1582, the Gregorian calendar was instituted by Pope Gregory XIII with the papal bull 'Inter gravissimas'. Roman Catholic countries introduced the changes first, followed by Protestant states during the C18th. China did so in 1912, the USSR in 1918 and Greece in 1923.
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DCS Heritage @dcs-heritage.bsky.social · 22/02/2026
22 Feb 1797 saw the last invasion of Britain. 1,400 French troops sailed into Fishguard Bay but were scared off by a cannon fired to sound the alarm. Instead, they landed at Llanwnda, but their short pillaging spree resulted in gorging & drunkenness & the local militia overpowered the invaders.
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DCS Heritage @dcs-heritage.bsky.social · 21/02/2026
On this day in 1916, the #WW1 Battle of #Verdun began. German General Erich von Falkenhayn wanted to "bleed France white" during the 300-day battle. Read more: www.iwm.org.uk/history/what...
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What Was The Battle Of Verdun?
The Battle of Verdun (21 February-15 December 1916) became the longest battle in modern history. It was originally planned by the German Chief of General Staff, Erich von Falkenhayn to secure victory ...
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DCS Heritage @dcs-heritage.bsky.social · 15/02/2026
D-Day: Mon 15 Feb 1971 OTD in 1971 Britain decimalised, replacing £sd (where 240d = £1) with £p (with 100p = £1). To prepare for the event, banks closed mid-afternoon on Wed 10 Feb. Read more: www.royalmintmuseum.org.uk/journal/hist... Read more: www.natwestgroup.com/heritage/sub...
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DCS Heritage @dcs-heritage.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
13 Feb 1945 saw the first of four Allied bombing raids on Dresden. The air raids by the RAF & USAAF involved 1,299 bombers dropping over 3,900 tons of ordnance and resulted in firestorms killing up to 25,000 people. Search the @ibccdigitalarchive.bsky.social: internationalbcc.co.uk/history/digi...
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Digital Archives | International Bomber Command Centre
Explore our extensive digital archives here at the international bomber command centre. Get in touch to find out more today.
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DCS Heritage @dcs-heritage.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
Happy International Day of Women and Girls in Science! This year's theme is "From Vision to Impact: Redefining STEM by Closing the Gender Gap". Read more: www.womeninscienceday.org
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DCS Heritage @dcs-heritage.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
Looking forward to speaking at the Kent Military History Society next Tuesday. #BritishArmy #militaryhistory #events
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DCS Heritage @dcs-heritage.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
Looking forward to speaking at the Kent Branch of the Orders & Medals Research Society (OMRS) next Tuesday. #BritishArmy #militaryhistory #events
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Army Museums Ogilby Trust @armymuseumsuk.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
📣 We’ve refreshed the AMOT Museum Directory The updated directory makes it easier than ever to discover collections from across the national regimental museums network. 🔎 See an issue with your listing? Let AMOT know. 🔗 www.armymuseums.org.uk/museum-direc...
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Museum Directory - Army Museums Ogilby Trust
Please click here for a UK-wide map of museums.
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DCS Heritage @dcs-heritage.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
On this day in 1943, the Battle of Stalingrad ended after six and a half bloody months. Accounts vary, but it is estimated that up to 2m were killed, wounded or captured. Image: RIA Novosti archive, image #44732 / Zelma / CC-BY-SA 3.0
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DCS Heritage @dcs-heritage.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
Auschwitz was liberated on 27 Jan 1945. Today, Holocaust Memorial Day remembers the six million Jews murdered, challenges prejudice, and encourages empathy, understanding and respect. Read more: hmd.org.uk
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DCS Heritage @dcs-heritage.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
On this day in 1901 Queen Victoria died. She was the empress of a global empire and the 'grandmother of Europe'.
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DCS Heritage @dcs-heritage.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
On this day in 1976, the first commercial Concorde flights took off simultaneously, with British Airways flying from London to Bahrain, and Air France flying from Paris to Rio de Janeiro. Read more: www.brooklandsmuseum.com/discover/con...
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Army Museums Ogilby Trust @armymuseumsuk.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
☕ Calling all museums' Education Officers! Join the first AMEG meeting, a free online forum for the Army Museums network. 🎤 Andrew Skelton, REME Museum 📅 28 Jan 2026 📌 Book free: www.armymuseums.org.uk/amot-coffee-...
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AMOT Coffee Breaks - Army Museums Ogilby Trust
The Army Museums Ogilby Trust holds a monthly online session where speakers from within the Army Museums network as well as the wider heritage sector present
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Museums + Heritage @museumsandheritage.com · 16/01/2026
News | Heritage charity removes literacy barriers with ‘wordless storytelling’ 🔗https://museumsandheritage.com/advisor/posts/heritage-charity-removes-literacy-barriers-with-wordless-storytelling/
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Army Museums Ogilby Trust @armymuseumsuk.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
🔍 New Succession Titles Document! AMOT’s project just added ‘People Services’, mapping key developments clearly. Thanks to David Simons (DCS Heritage) & collaborators Bianca, Toby & Jeremy. 📌 Explore all Succession Titles docs 👉 www.armymuseums.org.uk/military-res...
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Military Research - Army Museums Ogilby Trust
This page is a toolkit of essential resources for military research, primarily focused on family history and ancestry. Here, you’ll find guidance to help you
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DCS Heritage @dcs-heritage.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
On this day in 1559, Elizabeth I was crowned Queen, ushering in a golden age of Tudor England and laying the foundations of what was to become the British Empire.
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DCS Heritage @dcs-heritage.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
On this day in 2007 the #iPhone made its debut when Steve Jobs introduced it at the Macworld Conference. It was officially released to the public (in the USA) that summer.
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DCS Heritage @dcs-heritage.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
Looking forward to speaking at the Orders & Medals Research Society (Kent branch) meeting next month
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Museums + Heritage @museumsandheritage.com · 02/01/2026
What’s happening in museums and heritage in 2026? Here's our round-up of the year ahead: museumsandheritage.com/advisor/post…
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Museums Association @museumsassociation.org · 06/01/2026
News | Museum openings not to miss in 2026 🏦 From secret listeners to contemporary design, we look at some of the exciting projects due to open in the UK this year. Featuring London Museum, Trent Park House of Secrets and more 👇
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Museum openings not to miss in 2026 - Museums Association
From secret listeners to contemporary design, we look at some of the exciting projects due to open in the UK this year
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DCS Heritage @dcs-heritage.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
Launched last year, my military history talks are proving popular for gps in Kent • Succession of Titles – The lineage of British Army regiments over the centuries • From Buffs to Tigers – The amalgamation of Kent’s regts • The History (& Future) of Military Museums Get in touch to book your talk
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DCS Heritage @dcs-heritage.bsky.social · 01/01/2026
Wishing a Happy New Year to followers, clients, suppliers and friends!
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The Great War Group @thegreatwargroup.bsky.social · 28/12/2025
You can now sign up to our FREE newsletter. Don't worry, we won't bludgeon you. You'll receive ONE EMAIL A MONTH, and because we're nice, that will include a FREE WW1 ARTICLE from our archives! You can provide your email here: mailchi.mp/b78b7069aa5e...
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DCS Heritage @dcs-heritage.bsky.social · 25/12/2025
On Christmas Day 1066, in a ceremony conducted in French and English, William I (the Conqueror) was crowned in Westminster Abbey
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DCS Heritage @dcs-heritage.bsky.social · 25/12/2025
Merry Christmas to followers, clients, suppliers and friends!
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Museums Association @museumsassociation.org · 17/12/2025
News | Overseas entry fees, a new NPO model and a long-term plan for museums: Our breakdown of the Arts Council England review We round up the key implications for museums and reactions from across the sector. #ArtsCouncilReview #ArtsCouncilEngland
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Overseas entry fees, a new NPO model and a long-term plan for museums: Our breakdown of the ACE review - Museums Association
We round up the key implications for museums and reactions from across the sector
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DCS Heritage @dcs-heritage.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
On 17th December 1903, Orville Wright completed the first powered flight of a heavier-than-air aircraft - the Wright Flyer - near Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. Read more in my book 'The History of Flight' (2004)
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DCS Heritage @dcs-heritage.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
On this day in 1773 the Sons of Liberty protested against the new Tea Act in what came to be known as the 'Boston Tea Party'. It was a precursor to the American Revolutionary War which began in April 1775. Read more: www.bostonteapartyship.com/boston-tea-p...
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DCS Heritage @dcs-heritage.bsky.social · 14/12/2025
On this day in 1918 women in Britain voted for the first time. 8.5m women were allowed to vote and 17 women stood for Parliament. Find out more: www.londonmuseum.org.uk/collections/...
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The 1918 election: When women first voted
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DCS Heritage @dcs-heritage.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
***NEW ARTICLE*** Museums and their communities: Why partnerships matter dcs-heritage.uk/museums-and-...
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Museums and their communities: Why partnerships matter - DCS Heritage
At a time when funding pressures and changing visitor patterns are dominating conversations in the sector, museums that make meaningful, reciprocal relationships with local community groups are showin...
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DCS Heritage @dcs-heritage.bsky.social · 07/12/2025
On this day in 1941, the Japanese Imperial Navy attacked Pearl Harbor. U.S. president Franklin D. Roosevelt called it "a date which will live in infamy".
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DCS Heritage @dcs-heritage.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
Happy International Volunteer Day! Volunteers are the true lifeblood of the heritage and culture sector. Contact your local museum and discover opportunities to get involved.
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