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Paralympic Heritage @paraheritage.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

New exhibition loading... Can you guess where? 🏛️🎓♿

NPHT staff member Kat is kneeling on the floor, inside a cordoned off exhibition space. To the left of the image there is lots of bubble wrap and a trolley carrying display boards and cardboard boxes.
In the centre, Kat is attaching a text panel to one of the empty white display boards. She wears a white NPHT polo shirt and khaki green jeans.

NPHT staff member Emily is kneeling on the floor, inside a cordoned off exhibition space. She is attaching an acrylic holder to one of the displays. She wears a black t shirt and light blue jeans.

A view of the empty display panels in the exhibition space, waiting to be filled.
In the background, there are two escalators which ascend through a circular hole in the roof to an upper floor.
To the left foreground of the image, a tape measure is sitting on the floor and in the background the installation team are talking, next to a trolley.

A large exhibition space with white walls and grey flooring, is cordoned off with red and white plastic tape.
It is situated in a large building with a high roof. It has lots of natural light and tall concrete pillars stretching from floor to ceiling. On the wall in the background it says 'children's library, music library and book browse'.
Inside the tape there are several large white freestanding boards waiting to be filled.

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Paralympic Heritage @paraheritage.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Thanks to @natarchivestrust.bsky.social 'Archives Revealed', we've been cataloguing and uncovering the story of one of the most influential figures behind the Paralympic Movement. Jean Stone MBE. You can read about what we found here: www.paralympicheritage.org.uk/blog/inside-... 🏛️🎓♿

There is a colour photograph of Jean Stone in Hong Kong, taken in 1994. She is standing on a rooftop terrace or raised walkway, with her hands wrapped around a cylindrical railing. The sea is behind her, and a rollercoaster down below, a string of green Carlsberg Beer flags catching the breeze. Jean is wearing a colourful striped outfit, her auburn hair slightly windswept, and she’s smiling a relaxed, unguarded smile.

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Paralympic Heritage @paraheritage.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

We're relaunching the Widgit edition of our Heritage Centre tour. Everyone is welcome, whether you're visiting virtually, or in person. 🏛️🎓♿ Download the Widgit tour at: www.paralympicheritage.org.uk/family-fun-a... Explore the Heritage Centre at: www.paralympicheritage.org.uk/Event/herita...

The front page of our Widgit tour, welcoming visitors to the National Paralympic Heritage Centre and explaining how the tour works.

A screenshot of the wheelchair display in the National Paralympic Heritage Centre, with a section of the Widgit guide, relevant to the display. The pages of the guide are colour coded to match the colour of the handrails in the Heritage Centre. The handrail for this section is blue.

A screenshot of the Dr Guttmann display case in the National Paralympic Heritage Centre, with a section of the Widgit guide, relevant to the display. The pages of the guide are colour coded to match the colour of the handrails in the Heritage Centre. The handrail for this section is green.

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Paralympic Heritage @paraheritage.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

"Where was everyone going to go?" 🤔 #OnThisDay in 1984, the Summer Paralympic Games opened in Stoke Mandeville with organisers finding accommodation for hundreds of athletes, officials and families across Buckinghamshire.🏛️🎓♿ Stoke Mandeville Stadium Assistant Manager Keith Delderfield remembers:

Five British athletes, propelling their wheelchairs down the track in their team tracksuits, at the opening ceremony of the 1984 Paralympic Games. In the background are lots of other athletes in their wheelchairs, with flags and placards with countries on.

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Paralympic Heritage @paraheritage.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

"The Winter Paralympics: 50 Years in the Making" is now available to watch with British Sign Language (BSL) interpretation on our YouTube channel. We hope it allows even more people to discover the remarkable history of the Winter Paralympic Games. 🏛️🎓♿ Watch the film at: youtu.be/3ZCQI8gfJhA

Dr Christopher Brown is smiling and only his head and shoulders are visible. He is wearing back rimmed glasses, a burgundy coloured jumper and a navy shirt with the collar emerging from the jumper. In the bottom right hand corner of the image, is a BSL interpreter, wearing a black button up shirt with the sleeves rolled up. He has no hair on his head, and a well manicured short beard and moustache.

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Paralympic Heritage @paraheritage.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Some standout messages from Karé Adenegan PLY at this week's 'Meet the Paralympian' event ♿🎓 Having been excluded from sport at school, Karé highlighted:

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Paralympic Heritage @paraheritage.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

It's too hot, we need a swim - what a day to be a Mallard! 🦆 Robin Surgeoner MBE is a 9-time Paralympic gold medallist who began his career with the Rushmoor Mallards in Hampshire. Dive into the cool interior of our Hampshire Gallery to read more: www.paralympicheritage.org.uk/global-virtu... 🏛️🎓♿

Paralympian Robin Surgeoner is seated inside a swimming complex. Only his head, shoulders and chest are visible. He wears a tight white swimming cap with dark lensed glasses. Black wired headphones run over the top of his tracksuit jacket, which is largely white, with a blue collar and blue and red chevrons across the chest. Robin is mentally preparing for a swimming race. In the background over his left shoulder is a British flag and over his right shoulder there appear to be 4 military musicians in red tunics, white trousers and with white plumes extending from their headdress.

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Paralympic Heritage @paraheritage.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Students from St Francis Special School chose this colourful parachute to represent 'activity and inclusion' in our Hampshire Gallery. 🌈🪂 Their reflections included happiness, excitement and colour. Find more student objects and reflections at: www.paralympicheritage.org.uk/global-virtu... 🏛️🎓♿

In the centre is circular parachute, with 8 coloured sections in red, blue, green and yellow.

Underneath is a grid which shows eight images with eight accompanying words. The symbols show the following words: Colour, blue, red, yellow, green, beanbag, happy, excited.

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Paralympic Heritage @paraheritage.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Exhibition: 'Celebrating Disability Sport in Nottinghamshire'🏛️🎓 📍 Nottingham Central Library 🎟️ Free Discover the history of CP Sport. Celebrate local places, pioneers & Paralympians. Learn about adapted sports, and explore tactile objects. ♿ More at: www.paralympicheritage.org.uk/Event/celebr...

A Frame Runner sits on a platform in the middle of an exhibition space. The space has a grey floor and white walls. There are lots of objects and text panels displayed on the walls. In the distance there are book shelves and large windows.

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Paralympic Heritage @paraheritage.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

It's #LearningDisabilityWeek and we're highlighting the story of Paralympic sprinter and disability rights campaigner, Kenny Colaine MBE. To read more, visit: paralympicheritage.org.uk/kenneth-cola... 🎓🎓♿ #LDweek #DoYouSeeMe

Athlete Kenny Colaine holds his hands in the air and smiles as he wears his 1992 Paralympic gold medal around his neck. He is wearing a ParalympicsGB tracksuit, which is white, blue and red.

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Paralympic Heritage @paraheritage.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

✨ Our exhibition 'Celebrating Jean Stone' has moved to the heart of Aylesbury! ✨ A big thank you to our amazing museum trainees Thomas and Simon for helping to reinstall the display, and welcoming questions from visitors! 1/2 #InternationalMuseumDay #IMD2026 #Paralympics 🏛️🎓♿

Trainees Thomas and Simon stand together in front of the display, smiling.

An arrangement of colourful artworks made by students from Alfriston School as part of the exhibition to celebrate Jean Stone.

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Paralympic Heritage @paraheritage.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Our very own Emily Toettcher will be speaking at the Museums + Heritage Show tomorrow at 2:15pm. She'll be sharing our learning from our inclusive work placement programme for 16-18yr olds, in consultation with young people at our local SEND schools. If you’re attending, come and say hello! 🏛️🎓♿

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Paralympic Heritage @paraheritage.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

We're delighted to announce that medal winning Paralympic wheelchair racer Karé Adenegan is joining us for two unique online talks on Wed 24th June! 10:30 - 11:15: Schools Key Stage 1 to 3 1-2pm: KS4+ Find out more and book your free place at: www.paralympicheritage.org.uk/Pages/Events... 🏛️🎓♿

Kare Adenegan is pictured with her arms out wide holding the British flag up high behind her. She is smiling widely having just raced, and wears a white helmet, and a white sleeveless sports top which says Great Britain across the chest.
Text over the top of the image reads; Meet the Paralympian: Kare Adenegan. Online Event. Wednesday 24th June 2026. 10:30am Schools and home educated children key stages 1, 2 and 3. 1pm Adults universities and secondary schools key stage 4 and above.

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Paralympic Heritage @paraheritage.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

The @heritagefunduk.bsky.social have published a new story celebrating accessibility - and we've been included as a case study! A huge thank you to the National Lottery Heritage Fund and its players for their generous support. Read more at: www.heritagefund.org.uk/stories/onli... 🏛️🎓♿

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Online accessibility in action through Paralympic heritage and St Fagans’ secret garden

Learn how you can put our updated digital accessibility guidance into practice in your heritage project.

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Paralympic Heritage @paraheritage.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

The 2026 Winter Paralympics are almost here and we’re excited to welcome Paralympic skier Kelly Gallagher as the next speaker in our 'Meet the Paralympian' event series. 🏛️🎓♿ 📅 Join us on Wednesday 25th February, at 11am or 1pm. ✨ Book your FREE place at: www.paralympicheritage.org.uk/Pages/Events/

A dynamic colour image of Kelly Gallagher wearing her ski suit, helmet and goggles against a black background. She is holding up her gold medal. Text reads: Meet the Paralympian, Kelly Gallagher MBE. Online Event. Wednesday 25th February 2026. 11am schools and home educated children key stages 1 to 3. 1pm adults, universities and secondary schools key stages 4 plus.

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Paralympic Heritage @paraheritage.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

We’re delighted to launch our new display: 'Celebrating cerebral palsy sport at Harvey Hadden Stadium', in partnership with CP Sport. It features athlete stories, photos & a frame runner you can see and touch. Open until 15 May. For more info & audio: paralympicheritage.org.uk/Event/celebr... 🏛️🎓♿

A shiny navy blue frame runner is display on top of a white plinth topped with blue running track. In the background you can see 4 exhibition information panels displayed on a white wall. There is a title above them and some leaflets underneath the forth panel.

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Paralympic Heritage @paraheritage.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

We are deeply saddened by the sudden passing of World Abilitysport CEO Charmaine Hooper. She was a friend, a prominent voice in the world of disability sport and a committed advocate for preserving our Paralympic heritage. Our CEO Vicky Hope-Walker shared this statement:

A text statement reads: We have known Charmaine Hooper for 12yrs, since our establishment, and are deeply saddened by her tragic death on a personal level. We extend our heartfelt condolences to those close to her.

On a professional level, the NPHT and the Paralympics have lost one of their biggest heritage ambassadors. Someone who truly understood the value of the past alongside the future. Charmaine supported our work with frankness and integrity, and we shall deeply miss her guidance and company.

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Paralympic Heritage @paraheritage.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

❄️ Just two months to go until the Winter Paralympic Games kicks off in Italy and we need your help! 🏛️🎓 Far less is known about the history of the Winter Paralympic Games than the Summer Games… and we want to change that 💙♿ ✨ Do you know someone who’s competed in a Winter Paralympics? 1/2

A black and white photograph of an athlete ice sledging on the ice in the early days of the Winter Paralympic Movement.

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Paralympic Heritage @paraheritage.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

💥 On Friday, we had the privilege of hearing from @paralympicsgb.bsky.social’s incredible Krysten Coombs, who shared some amazing moments from his badminton career so far. 🏸 Missed our 'Meet the Paralympian' event? Here are 3 pearls of Coombs wisdom especially for you... 🏛️🎓♿

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Paralympic Heritage @paraheritage.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

🎨 We're seeking a community-engaged artist with lived experience of disability, to work with young women on a creative response to the Jean Stone collection, for an exhibition at Wycombe Arts Centre in March. For more info and to apply visit: www.paralympicheritage.org.uk/news/call-fo... 🏛️🎓♿

A photograph of Jean Stone smiling. She is wearing a cream jacket, pearls and a gold brooch, with a black bag strap over her shoulder. The logos of the NPHT and supporting organisations (as written in the post) are shown above and below the photo.

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Paralympic Heritage @paraheritage.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

It’s in! 🎉 Visitors can now explore our Global Virtual Museum from inside the Heritage Centre. We can’t wait for our after-school visitors to discover this new addition! They can navigate themselves, or select to enjoy a guided virtual tour.🏛️🎓 #MuseumTech #VirtualTour #FamilyFun

A photograph of the Global Virtual Museum display at the National Paralympic Heritage Centre. A touch-screen sits on an angled panel in front of a yellow wall which says Global Virtual Museum. To the right there are metallic buttons which you can use to navigate the Museum.

A close up of the screen showing the foyer of the Global Virtual Museum. The screen shows a yellow button which says 'Tap screen to start'.

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Paralympic Heritage @paraheritage.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

Today, we honour the veterans of the Paralympic Movement, and remember their comrades who never returned home. Post WW2 Stoke Mandeville Hospital was home to veterans and civilians with spinal cord injuries. In 1948, they faced veterans from the Star & Garter Home at the 1st Stoke Mandeville Games.

Four archers line up, two from the Royal Star and Garter Home and two from Stoke Mandeville. They are seated in wheelchairs, behind a white line and with white circular columns in the background.

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Paralympic Heritage @paraheritage.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

We teamed up with Mitsubishi Corporation London Branch, Paralympians and consultants, to co-create sensory descriptions for items in the Japan Gallery of our Global Virtual Museum, helping blind and partially sighted visitors to experience each object. 💫 🏛️🎓♿

A photograph of those who attended the workshop in a large meeting room with wooden flooring and a white dividing wall. The team from Mitsubishi Corporation London Branch, Mike Brace and his guide dog King, Mark Chamberlen, NPHT team members Emma Carroll and Samuel Goldstone-Brady and Andy Shipley and his guide dog Dodger.

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Paralympic Heritage @paraheritage.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

🚨 We're delighted to welcome two-time Paralympic medallist Krysten Coombs as the next speaker in our 'Meet the Paralympian' event series! 📅 Join us on Friday 5th December, as Krysten reflects on his incredible badminton career so far. Places are FREE: paralympicheritage.org.uk/Pages/Events/ 🏛️🎓♿

Krysten Coombs launches himself across the badminton court in the final at Paris 2024. Text over the top of the image reads: Meet the Paralympian Krysten Coombs. Online Event. Friday 5th December 2025.
11am for schools and home-educated children, key stages one, two and three.
1pm for adults, universities and secondary schools, key stage four and above.

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Paralympic Heritage @paraheritage.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

Thank you Heart of Bucks! 💜 We welcomed the High Sheriff of Bucks, Pippa Kirkbride, and the Heart of Bucks team to our Heritage Centre and were thrilled to receive a certificate recognising our charitable services to the county. 🏛️🎓♿ For more visit: www.paralympicheritage.org.uk/news/a-visit...

NPHT team, Heart of Bucks trustees and High Sheriff of Buckinghamshire Pippa Kirkbride, in the National Paralympic Heritage Centre. (Photo credit: Heart of Bucks).

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Paralympic Heritage @paraheritage.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

Join us at our Heritage Centre this Saturday, as part of Stoke Mandeville Stadium's Big Open Weekend! 🏛️🎓 We'll be running FREE boccia drop-in sessions: *09:00-10:00 SEND families *10:00-12:00 general public To learn more about #boccia beforehand, visit: www.paralympicheritage.org.uk/boccia ♿

A bit of information about boccia using widgit, a symbol based language. The information says; Boccia is a sport that everyone can play. Players sit in wheelchairs or chairs to play the game. Boccia is played in teams. A team can have up to 6 players.

Two young girls are seated in wheelchairs, during a game of Boccia. One of the girls is preparing to throw a red ball.

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Paralympic Heritage @paraheritage.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

5 months to go!❄️ The Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games will mark 50yrs since the first Paralympic Winter Games! Hackney-born Mike Brace, was selected as one of just six skiers on the British team! 🎿 Find out more about Mike here: www.paralympicheritage.org.uk/mike-brace 🏛️🎓♿

Paralympian Mike Brace is pictured wearing a white sports bib with the number 55 on it, black sunglasses and a white headband. He wears thick gloves and a multicoloured tracksuit top and holds ski poles in his hands.

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Paralympic Heritage @paraheritage.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

📢 Celebrating 10rs of the National Paralympic Heritage Trust! To our incredible community of Paralympians, partners, funders & friends - thank you. We can't wait to see what we’ll achieve together in the next 10yrs and beyond. More here: www.paralympicheritage.org.uk/news/celebra... 🏛️🎓♿

Collections items relating to Jean Stone on display.

Guests at the 10th birthday reception in London

Paralympians Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson and Martin McElhatton.

Paralympians Lora Fachie OBE and Darren Harris.

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Paralympic Heritage @paraheritage.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

In May 2023, our archives consisted of 104 collections, each one varying from just one item to hundreds of items. 2 years on, that's grown to 155 collections - an increase of 50% of what we'd acquired in our first 6 to 7 years - and forever growing! 🏛️🎓

A black and white image of athlete Margaret Maughan, firing an arrow in archery. On top there is gold text which reads:
'From 104 to 155 unique collections in just 2 years.
Each one telling stories that might otherwise have been lost.'

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Paralympic Heritage @paraheritage.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

The NPHT is proud to champion truly inclusive workplaces. In 2023, we launched our 'becoming seamlessly inclusive' strategy which included a programme which sought to address a distinct lack of employment opportunities for disabled people in our local area. ♿ #ParalympicHeritage #NIW2025 🏛️🎓

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Paralympic Heritage @paraheritage.bsky.social · 06/09/2025

We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Philip Lewis MBE, a true pioneer in Paralympic sport and a lifelong advocate for disability inclusion. Our thoughts are with his family. Read our full tribute to Philip’s remarkable life here: 👉 www.paralympicheritage.org.uk/news/philip-...

A black and white photograph of Philip Lewis playing table tennis at Stoke Mandeville in 1963. He is in a wheelchair wearing a dark polo shirt and black rimmed glasses. He holds the table tennis racket in his right hand.

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Paralympic Heritage @paraheritage.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

#OnThisDay in 2012, the @paralympicsgb.bsky.social mixed coxed four brought home gold at Dorney. Adaptive rower Naomi Riches MBE shared her incredible memories of race day here: www.paralympicheritage.org.uk/naomi-riches #Rowing #Paralympics @britishrowing.bsky.social @britishblindsport.org.uk

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Paralympic Heritage @paraheritage.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

The London 2012 Paralympics opened #OnThisDay 13 years ago, in the stadium which would stage so many unforgettable moments! Here, Eva Loeffler describes the atmosphere when Jonnie Peacock raced in the Men's T44 100m final. Full oral history here: www.paralympicheritage.org.uk/oral-history... ♿🏛️🎓

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Paralympic Heritage @paraheritage.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

👑 A Royal Telegram 👑 Joan Scruton's contribution to the Paralympic Movement is clear and her decades of dedication didn’t go unnoticed. On 19 April 1988, hearing of her retirement, the then Prince Charles sent Joan a personal telegram (pictured). More amazing items to come! #MuseumCollection ♿🏛️🎓

A telegram which reads: "I have just heard that you are retiring, 44 years after you started as personal secretary to Sir Ludwig Guttmann and having been Director/Secretary General of the British Paraplegic Sports Society since its formation. This is a marvellous record of service to an immensely worthwhile cause and I send you my warmest good wishes for a very happy retirement. Charles."

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Paralympic Heritage @paraheritage.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

Our volunteers are vital to the work we do. Volunteer Helen says: "I love having the chance to encourage interest in local history and...show why & how we can help everyone to feel accepted, valued and safe." Read her story at: www.paralympicheritage.org.uk/news/volunteer-stories-part-2 ♿🏛️🎓

Gold text says, volunteer stories, part two. The text is placed in front of a black and white image of 4 NPHT volunteers and staff member Emily, with graham, the tallest volunteer standing behind the others. They all wear NPHT branded black an white polo shirts and are pictured inside a stadium.

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Buckinghamshire Archives @bucksarchives.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

It's #SportandFashion month so we thought we'd share some amazing photos from the Winter Paralympics in 1992. These are preserved in our archive for future generations to marvel at. From just one quick look at these garish patterns and bright colours you could have worked out the year immediately.

The Australian team at the 1992 Winter Paralympic Games opening ceremony. They are wearing a greenish blue uniform with a yellow and pink angular design on the front. They're all wearing black cowboy hats as well for some reason.

An unknown team relaxing behind a red string fence. Snow is coming down quite heavily, but it's not heavy enough to obscure what they're wearing: hats, ski goggles, patterned jackets that have a series of yellow and pink stars on them, and trousers in such a bright yellow that they could pierce through a snowstorm. One of them is having a smoke.

Various skiers, two on monoskis, posing for the camera. One of them is a British monoskier, the rest are sadly unknown. They are wearing purple, blue, and black uniforms with black and white helmets. Behind them, two women are wearing green jackets, one with a red cap.

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Paralympic Heritage @paraheritage.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

#OnThisDay in 1996, the Atlanta Paralympics were underway and @paralympicsgb.bsky.social Marc Woods took a bronze and two silver medals in the swimming pool! In an oral history, Marc told us how he overcame nerves to succeed! 🎧 Listen in full here: www.paralympicheritage.org.uk/oral-history... ♿🏛️🎓

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Paralympic Heritage @paraheritage.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

1 year ago we launched the Disability Sports Catalogue with @bucksarchives.bsky.social, ‘a huge milestone for Paralympic heritage’ said Natalia Dannenberg-Spreier of @paralympics.org.♿🏛️🎓 Explore the 35,000 items now searchable online: archives.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/disabilitysp... #OnThisDay

A scan of a copy of the 1950 Summer edition of the publication 'The Cord'. It shows three photographs and some accompanying article text about the design of the Jack Cross folding chair.

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Paralympic Heritage @paraheritage.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

📢 We’re Hiring! 📢 Role: Learning Consultant 🏛️🎓 Aim: To develop an accessible, curriculum-based, KS2 resource for our Global Virtual Museum. Project Dates: Sept to Nov Budget: £1,200 Apply by: Friday 29th August 2025 For more info & to apply, visit: www.paralympicheritage.org.uk/news/learnin...

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Paralympic Heritage @paraheritage.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

Sailing was first included in the 1996 Atlanta @paralympics.org as a demonstration sport. Mike Hendra, pictured here towards the stern, was one of the athletes. ⛵ A lack of worldwide sailing participation has seen it omitted from recent Games, but hopes are that it could make a return in 2032. ♿🏛️🎓

Mike Hendra is pictured sailing at the 1996 Atlanta Games with another athlete in a boat with a wooden deck. Mike sits in the rear of the boat, his left hand steering and his right hand on the sails. He wears a long-sleeved Navy blue tracksuit top. His teammate is wearing a greyish cap and a long-sleeved white and green top with a navy blue body warmer on top.

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Paralympic Heritage @paraheritage.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

#OnThisDay in 1984, the Paralympic Games came to a close at Stoke Mandeville Stadium. The British team was made up of 156 men & 68 women, winning a total of 107 Gold, 112 Silver and 112 Bronze medals. For more about the 1984 Paralympics: www.paralympicheritage.org.uk/stoke-mandev... #MuseumEd ♿

A group picture of the British Paralympic team. Many of them are seated, with some standing towards the back. Some wheelchairs are visible towards the front, but are hidden in the crowd in the rows behind. All athletes wear black trousers, and a white tracksuit top with red pin stripes and red arms.

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Paralympic Heritage @paraheritage.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

Check out our new animated logo - courtesy of Andy Scott at PhotoHello (photohello.co.uk). Based locally, Andy offers photo and video services and very kindly carried out this work for us pro bono. Thanks Andy - we love it! 💛 Thanks to Rachel Gadsden for her original design!

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Paralympic Heritage @paraheritage.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

We're delighted to share that our Collections Engagement Officer Dr. @sambrady.bsky.social has been awarded the 2025 @socialhistory.bsky.social Pamela Cox Public History Prize for the 'Story of the Games' - his very first public exhibition. 🏆 Well done Sam! 👏 ♿🏛️🎓

Sam and Emily are pictured installing the exhibition. They both lean against a ladder. A text graphic reads 'Dr Samuel Goldstone Brady, Pamela Cox Public History Prize.

A close up of the Cord Journal for Paraplegics in the display. It reads, 'beginning as a way for patients to alleviate boredom on the wards, The Cord, captures disabled people's reflections about life, politics, and sport.

An image of the interior of the exhibition space, made up of lots of wooden shelves and with a tiled floor.

A picture of Sam smiling in front of the exhibit.

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Paralympic Heritage @paraheritage.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

Thanks for sharing in some of our favourite moments from the last 10 years. 💛 A big thank you to all of you who've supported us over the years.🙏 Here's a few pics from our birthday celebrations - a fitting tribute to a decade well done! 🎂 #ThankYou #NPHT10Years ♿🏛️🎓

Two guests enjoy a Boccia match in the sports hall at Stoke Mandeville. Both are seated in wheelchairs and wearing wite polo shirts.

Two guests ponder what to write on post-it notes when asked to sum up their experience with NPHT in 3 words.

Guests are seated in order to watch a short film and listen to our keynote speakers.

A cake cutting moment with Diane Hands wearing a floral pink dress and dark pink blazer, and Paralympian John Harris wearing a navy blue long-sleeved polo shirt.

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Paralympic Heritage @paraheritage.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

Disability Sports Catalogue ♿🏛️🎓 In 2024, we teamed up with @bucksarchives.bsky.social to make over 30,000 records accessible online, a treasure trove of stories and collections from the early days of the Paralympic Movement. archives.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/disabilitysp... But that’s not all...

A screenshot of the Disability Sports Catalogue webpage. Underneath the title, are three tabs: catalogue home, search, browse.
Underneath that are four images representing four different collections from: NPHT, ParalympicsGB, World Abilitysport, and WheelPower.
Along the top of the webpage are the following logos: ParalympicsGB, NPHT, WheelPower, World Abilitysport, Buckinghamshire Council

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Paralympic Heritage @paraheritage.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

One of our proudest achievements, has been the journey to diversify the workforce. Since 2023, we've supported nine people on work placements and four, paid part-time trainees, enhancing skills in collections care, curation, photogrammetry, accessibility & more! More to come! #NPHT10Years ♿🏛️🎓

Trainee Thomas stands opposite one of our Trustees, Martin seated in his wheelchair. They are recording an interview in the Heritage Centre, and displays of clothing, wheelchairs and sports equipment sit behind them.

Trainee Adam is listing the contents of a new collections donation. He writes on a piece of paper, and there are folders and booklets on the table in front of him.

Trainee Simon leans over a table with objects on display, and shows visitors an item from our collection which includes a raised Braille inscription.

Trainee Ben is wearing a COVID mask. He holds an object in his hand and that same object is shown on his laptop screen beside him as a 3D model.

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Paralympic Heritage @paraheritage.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

Our Museum Trainee Simon shares some of the interesting insights he gained when interviewing Paralympian Jayant Mistry, as part of the 'Don't Dis My Ability' oral history project. 🎥 For the full video, head over to our YouTube channel! www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQID... #NPHT10Years ♿🏛️🎓

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Trainee Simon shares his favourite oral history moments

YouTube video by National Paralympic Heritage Trust

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Paralympic Heritage @paraheritage.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

In Jan 2024, we launched the 'Don't Dis My Ability' Project - an oral history pilot which sought to recruit and train disabled oral historians, and amplify the voices of disabled athletes. 💪🎤 Find 16 new oral histories & read more at: www.paralympicheritage.org.uk/oral-history #NPHT10Years ♿🏛️🎓

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Paralympic Heritage @paraheritage.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

At our 10th birthday our guests cast their vote for a new Paralympic item to be added to our displays! 1️⃣ Dina Murdie BEM's goalball referee top from London 2012 2️⃣ Dave Clarke OBE's signed blind football 3️⃣ Mike Brace CBE's red sweatshirt from Seoul 1988 🎥 Watch to find out the winner! #MuseumEd ♿

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Paralympic Heritage @paraheritage.bsky.social · 20/07/2025

Today we look back at Sept 2023, when the NPHT team won the Bucks Business First 'Digital Innovation' Award. 🏆 📺 Here's why we were nominated: www.youtube.com/watch?v=l09z... 📍Explore the 'Digital Explorations Museum' at: www.paralympicheritage.org.uk/pages/catego... #NPHT10Years #MuseumEd ♿

Several members of the NPHT are dressed in smart evening wear, with Vicky Hope-Walker in the centre in a red dress, holding the trophy with two trainees and staff members to her left and right. They are standing in front of a sponsors board with the heading 'The Buckinghamshire Business Awards 2023'

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