Reposted by Religious Archives GroupLambeth Palace Library @lampallib.bsky.social · 18/09/2026🚲New Exhibition coming next week — Across Continents, Across Centuries at Lambeth Palace Library. 🚃🚲 144
Religious Archives Group @religiousarcgrp.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Our 2026 conference is at @thejohnrylands.bsky.social on Wednesday 11 November 2026. Our theme is 'Unearthing the unexpected in religious archives.' Our speakers will cover subjects ranging from poltergeists to royal love letters! Tickets are available from Ticketlab: ticketlab.app/event/39602-... 063
Reposted by Religious Archives GroupExeter Cathedral @exetercathedral.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Announcement: A selection of The Exeter Book’s famous riddles are now on display for the first time since the opening of the Treasures Exhibition in 2025. The Exeter Book is a treasured item listed on the UK UNESCO Memory of the World Register, preserving nearly all surviving Anglo-Saxon riddles. 04925
Religious Archives Group @religiousarcgrp.bsky.social · 30/09/2026@uknatarcsector.bsky.social is advertising for expressions of interest in a Collaborative Doctoral Landscape Award PhD on 'Archives of Religion and Belief in Contemporary Britain: Sustainability, Inclusion, Digital Transformation and Community Memory' www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/professional...nationalarchives.gov.ukArchives of Religion and Belief in Contemporary Britain: Sustainability, Inclusion, Digital Transformation and Community MemoryThis project examines how the landscape of religious archives across the UK has changed and identifies strategic interventions needed to safeguard collections. 044
Reposted by Religious Archives GroupJournal of British Studies @jbritishstudies.bsky.social · 25/09/2026📢New article in JBS! 📗"Shaping Modern British Society: Recent Historical Lenses on Evangelicalism" by John Wolffe Open access here: www.cambridge.org/core/journal...cambridge.orgShaping Modern British Society: Recent Historical Lenses on Evangelicalism | Journal of British Studies | Cambridge CoreShaping Modern British Society: Recent Historical Lenses on Evangelicalism - Volume 65 046
Reposted by Religious Archives GroupBritish Jesuit Archives @jesuitarchives.bsky.social · 15/09/2026📚 Curious about the Heythrop Library and British Jesuit Archives? Join us for our Open Day on Wednesday 7 October to explore our collections and find out more about using the library & archives for research. 📍 London Jesuit Centre 🕥 10:30–16:30 @heythroplib.bsky.social 045
Reposted by Religious Archives GroupSalvation Army International Heritage Centre @salvarmyarchive.bsky.social · 22/09/2026This week sees 55,508 pages of 'The Musician', a weekly newspaper of Salvation Army band news, join 'The War Cry', 'The Social Gazette' and 'The Young Soldier' on the British Newspaper Archive. www.britishnewspaperarchive.com/newspapers/e... 🔒 283
Reposted by Religious Archives Groupcapelicymru.bsky.social @capelicymru.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Capeli Cymru Census – Last Chance to Contribute! Are chapels in your local area open, closed, converted, or demolished? Please let us know by completing the National Chapel Census by 30th September: zurl.co/O75FB 178
Reposted by Religious Archives GroupEcclesiastical History Society @eccleshistsoc.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Exciting news: the #CallforPapers for our online Winter Meeting 2027 is now open! If you'd like to speak at our 9 January conference, submit your proposal by 31 October 2026. ecclesiasticalhistorysociety.com/27wintermeet... 012
Reposted by Religious Archives Groupcapelicymru.bsky.social @capelicymru.bsky.social · 03/09/2026Reminder: There are a number of Welsh Nonconformist Chapels participating in the Cadw Open Doors Programme this month! 165
Reposted by Religious Archives GroupLambeth Palace Library @lampallib.bsky.social · 02/09/2026For our most recent blog post, Kwesi Ochosi, Project Co-ordinator, explores the life of Bishop Samuel Ajayi Crowther, the first African Anglican bishop. Bishop Samuel Ajayi Crowther is pictured here. 184
Reposted by Religious Archives GroupEcclesiastical History Society @eccleshistsoc.bsky.social · 24/08/2026Upcoming #history event: 2 Sep, 17:00 Join Lambeth Palace Library for a viewing of their exhibition, Mariners: Religion, Race and Empire. Followed w/ a talk by Prof Hilary Carey and Dr Catherine Phipps on Mariners and the Church of England missions in the 19c. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/church-shi...eventbrite.co.ukChurch Ships and Floating Chapels: Missions to Seamen in the Age of Sail.Lecture given by Professor Hilary Carey (University of Bristol) and Introduced by Dr Catherine Phipps (University of Bristol) 032
Reposted by Religious Archives GroupLambeth Palace Library @lampallib.bsky.social · 11/08/2026Join us for 'Church Ships and Floating Chapels: Missions to Seamen in the Age of Sail', featuring an exhibition viewing, drinks reception, and a talk by Professor Hilary Carey and Dr Catherine Phipps exploring mariners and Church of England missions in the 19th century. 166
Reposted by Religious Archives GroupWho Do You Think You Are? Magazine @wdytyamagazine.bsky.social · 26/08/2026Do you have nonconformist family? Find out more about researching ancestors who defied the Church of England with our guide: www.whodoyouthinkyouaremaga... 032
Reposted by Religious Archives GroupLambeth Palace Library @lampallib.bsky.social · 21/08/2026📢Join us for a short talk on our current exhibition, its development and a closer look at a few highlights, on the 3rd and 5th September. This event is free and open to all. For more information and to book: www.lambethpalacelibrary.info/events/ [A66.1 R99 TP, FP] 065
Reposted by Religious Archives GroupDr Jo Edge 🏴 @hagenilda.bsky.social · 10/08/2026TALK KLAXON: 21 October 2026, 5.30pm at the London Archives, Farringdon. I will be talking about: 'Witchcraft, Necromancy, and Politics: The 'Eleanor Cobham’ trial of 1441' £10 for tickts. Hope to see you there! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/evening-ta...eventbrite.co.ukEvening Talk: Witchcraft, Necromancy, Politics -Eleanor Cobham’s 1441 TrialEleanor Cobham faced trial in 1441 for plotting against Henry VI with occult methods. Explore the crime, the people and the places. 03720
Reposted by Religious Archives GroupLambeth Palace Library @lampallib.bsky.social · 07/08/2026We're looking for an Associate Head of Lambeth Palace Library (Innovation and Delivery) to join the senior management team leading our world-class research library and archive, championing innovation, supporting strategic delivery, and helping expand access to our remarkable collections. 1314
Reposted by Religious Archives GroupSt Davids Cathedral Library / Llyfrgell y Gadeirlan Tyddewi @stdavidscathlib.bsky.social · 09/08/2026This topic & speaker are both highly recommended Sign up now! 📖📚📜📓 @ciliprarebooks.bsky.social @cytun.bsky.social @LambethPalaceLibrary @robertbuckland.bsky.social @britishlibrary.bsky.social @religiousarcgrp.bsky.social @ecclsoc.bsky.social @eccleshistsoc.bsky.social @histlibraries.bsky.social 021
Reposted by Religious Archives GroupLambeth Palace Library @lampallib.bsky.social · 24/07/2026⛵ New Exhibition Opens Today! ⛵ Mariners: Religion, Race and Empire at Lambeth Palace Library, in collaboration with the University of Bristol. 24 July – 11 September 2026. For more information, see www.lambethpalacelibrary.info/mariners-rel... 035
Reposted by Religious Archives GroupDerbyshire Record Office @derbyshiredro.bsky.social · 04/08/2026Our #ArchiveOfTheWeek is the Kilburn Methodist Church, which includes this brief history of Methodism in Kilburn, celebrating the centenary of the Church. It tells the story from the first Chapel opening in 1836 through to what was then the present day, and features photos of Preachers and Members. 043
Reposted by Religious Archives Groupcapelicymru.bsky.social @capelicymru.bsky.social · 29/07/2026Cadw's Open Doors Programme This September, a number of chapels across Wales are opening their doors, inviting members of the public inside. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore some of Wales’ rich heritage. 174
Reposted by Religious Archives GroupSalvation Army International Heritage Centre @salvarmyarchive.bsky.social · 29/07/2026The British Newspaper Archive have put up this great blog post about their new periodicals including the "longest running continuously published children’s periodical in the world," our very own The Young Soldier. (Digital copies available 1881-1985🔒) www.britishnewspaperarchive.com/blog/the-you...britishnewspaperarchive.comThe Young SoldierThe Salvation Army's children's publication the Young Soldier joins the British Newspaper Archive, alongside five other brand new titles. 082
Reposted by Religious Archives GroupProf Carmen M. Mangion @carmenmangion.bsky.social · 28/07/2026ONLINE EVENT: Catholic Lay Society Collections: New Perspectives on a Hidden Heritage on 10 September 2026 1-5pm. REGISTER HERE: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/catholic-l... @catholicrs.bsky.social @ccshistorycatholic.bsky.social @achahistory.bsky.social @dralanagharris.bsky.social 075
Reposted by Religious Archives GroupHeidi The History Mouse @thehistorymouse.bsky.social · 20/07/2026Welcome to the church of St. Laurence , Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire. The only church Mouse has visited more than once and with good reason. Said to be almost entirely Saxon, although Mouse had her doubts. Mouse wonder if she'll change her mind #StLaurenceBradfordOnAvon #Wiltshire 3784
Reposted by Religious Archives GroupHidden Treasures @seethetreasures.bsky.social · 20/07/2026It is now part of the collections at London School of Jewish Studies. Find out more about them here: celebratingjewisharchives.org/archives/lon...celebratingjewisharchives.orgLondon School of Jewish Studies Library - Celebrating jewish archivesThe London School of Jewish Studies Library holds books, pamphlets and journals covering the history of the Anglo-Jewish community. It is part […] 032
Reposted by Religious Archives GroupSarah Roddy @seroddy.bsky.social · 01/07/2026The Catholic Historical Society's annual conference 2026 is on 19 Sep at DCU-St. Pat's. Theme 'Irish Catholic Spaces: Pasts and Futures. Details and registration here: www.eventbrite.ie/e/chsi-annua...eventbrite.ieCHSI Annual Conference, 2026. Irish Catholic spaces: pasts and futuresJoin us for the annual conference of the Catholic Historical Society of Ireland. 01518
Reposted by Religious Archives GroupLambeth 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... 175
Reposted by Religious Archives GroupSuffolk Archives @suffolkarchives.bsky.social · 17/07/2026We're delighted to have been awarded £22,000 through the @artfund.bsky.social @westonfdn.bsky.social to support our autumn exhibition Witches: Suffolk’s Dark Legacy. Find out more and book orlo.uk/Zt6BA Image: Witches giving babies to the devil. Woodcut, 1720. Credit Wellcome Collection 062
Reposted by Religious Archives GroupJohn Sabapathy @jwwsabapathy.bsky.social · 13/07/2026#medievalsky job 🎺. Glasgow lecturer in medieval history (c.800 CE to 1500CE) wanted - with either/or-and comparative transnational perspective / interdisciplinary approach. Open-ended. 👇jobs.ac.ukLecturer in Medieval History (Research & Teaching Track) at University of GlasgowDiscover an exciting academic career path as a Lecturer in Medieval History (Research & Teaching Track) at jobs.ac.uk. Don't miss out on this job opportunity - apply today! 11933
Reposted by Religious Archives GroupThe Wiener Holocaust Library @wienerlibrary.bsky.social · 10/07/2026We’re once again taking part in the fantastic Open House festival! We’ll be open on Tuesday 15th September when visitors can sign up for guided tours of our archive stores, our current exhibition, and a wider look at our beautiful Russell Square home. Find out more ⬇buff.lyOpen House London 2026: See the behind the scenes of our remarkable archiveThis year we’re once again taking part in the fantastic Open House Festival. We’ll be open on Tuesday 15th September when visitors can sign up for guided tours of our archive stores, see our current exhibition, and explore our beautiful Russell Square home. 073
Reposted by Religious Archives GroupHolocaust Centre North @holocaustnorth.bsky.social · 19/06/2026Our permanent exhibition, Through Our Eyes, tells the story of 16 Holocaust survivors through their stories, objects and words. To find out more, visit us to explore these stories: 🕓 Open Monday - Thursday, 10am until 5pm 📍 Swann Building, University of Huddersfield 📷 Charlotte Graham Photography 011
Reposted by Religious Archives GroupEcclesiastical History Society @eccleshistsoc.bsky.social · 12/06/2026One week left to register for our summer conference! Interested in #history and want a city break in #London this summer? Join us and learn all about 'The Church and Race' ecclesiasticalhistorysociety.com/26summer/ 034
Reposted by Religious Archives GroupFriends of The Women's Library @fotwl.bsky.social · 05/06/2026We also ran an oral history project on women involved in the Movement for the Ordination of Women, a campaign that Una Kroll was involved in. Hear them here: digital.library.lse.ac.uk/collections/...digital.library.lse.ac.ukCollections - LSE Digital LibraryExplore our digital collections through curated selections of material according to themes, type or source of material. 044
Reposted by Religious Archives GroupConway Hall @conwayhall.bsky.social · 19/03/2026OUR SUMMER 2026 PROGRAMME IS HERE ☀️ 🏖️ Things are heating up at Conway Hall as we launch our Summer 2026 programme! We are delighted to be offering an inspiring mix of talks, concerts and special partnerships in our Summer 2026 sea-son 😎 💫 See our full programme at: bit.ly/3X2OHKr 121
Reposted by Religious Archives GroupLambeth Palace Library @lampallib.bsky.social · 29/05/2026Join us for an afternoon talk with Orly Amit, Maciej Pawlikowski and Eyal Poleg. 114
Reposted by Religious Archives GroupChetham's Library @chethamslibrary.bsky.social · 20/05/2026New blog alert! 📣 'Thomas de la Warre’s Trans-Atlantic Manuscript.' This remarkable story traces one of medieval Manchester’s earliest books from its origins with Thomas de la Warre to its home today at the The Huntington Library. 🔗Read more on our blog: library.chethams.com/blog/thomas-... 075
Reposted by Religious Archives GroupLambeth Palace Library @lampallib.bsky.social · 06/05/2026🌿We are excited to announce that our new exhibition 'Over the Wall' will be opening on 18th May. 🍂 🍂Our exhibitions are free to enter and no booking is required!🌿 Keep an eye on our website for more information — www.lambethpalacelibrary.info 072
Reposted by Religious Archives GroupScottish Council on Archives @scotsarchives.bsky.social · 15/05/2026Do you work or volunteer in a community archive? Join us for a free in-person training day on basic digital archive skills including digital preservation, digitisation and sharing digital collections. Book: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/digital-sk...eventbrite.co.ukDigital Skills for Community ArchivesBrush up your digital skills at this free in person training day covering digital preservation, digitisation and sharing digital collections 011
Reposted by Religious Archives GroupHolocaust Centre North @holocaustnorth.bsky.social · 08/05/2026📢 We are recruiting an Archivist at Holocaust Centre North. Find out more at holocaustcentrenorth.org.uk/about/opport... and apply by Sunday 31 May 2026. 📸 A volunteer repackaging a collection of photographs from Holocaust Centre North Archive, courtesy of the Kubie family. 032
Reposted by Religious Archives GroupHelen Gittos @helengittos.bsky.social · 10/05/2026Death of a Nun: Medieval Women Scribes & Networks of Piety Prof. Elaine Treharne, @etreharne.bsky.social, will be giving the first of her Smithies Lectures, Thursday 14 May 17.15, Gillis Lecture Theatre @ballioloxford.bsky.social. All welcome! @oxmedstud.bsky.social 02414
Reposted by Religious Archives GroupMichael Brown @medhistoryman.bsky.social · 11/05/2026📢JOB ALERT 📢 We are looking to appoint a F/T open-ended Lecturer in Late Medieval / Early Modern History (1400-1700) @lancasteruni.bsky.social. This is an amazing opportunity that we are very proud to announce, so please spread the word far and wide! www.hr-jobs.lancs.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx...hr-jobs.lancs.ac.ukJob Opportunity at Lancaster University: Lecturer in Medieval/Early Modern HistoryThe School of Global Affairs at Lancaster University is seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Late Medieval / Early Modern History (1400-1700). This is a 1.0 FTE indefinite appointment to start on 1 August... 1126154
Reposted by Religious Archives GroupRLUK Research Libraries UK @rluk.ac.uk · 31/03/2026🟠 #RLUKICIL | Sikh Heritage in Colonial Collections | 🗓️ 18 May Gurtek Singh & @rylandsesoterica.bsky.social will share collaborative project between Manchester’s Sikh community & @uomlibrary.bsky.social & discuss challenges of addressing colonial collections within the library 🎟 at bit.ly/RLUKICIL 023
Reposted by Religious Archives GroupEcclesiastical History Society @eccleshistsoc.bsky.social · 05/05/2026Join us this summer in London at Royal Holloway , University of London (@royalholloway.bsky.social) for our Summer Conference on 'The Church and Race', 13-15 July! Register now to secure your spot: www.tickettailor.com/events/eccle... #HistoryConferencetickettailor.comBuy tickets – Ecclesiastical History Society Summer Conference: The Church and Race – Royal Holloway, University of LondonEcclesiastical History Society Summer Conference: The Church and Race – Royal Holloway, University of London, Mon 13 Jul 2026 - Wed 15 Jul 2026 - The 2026 EHS Conference theme will be 'The Church and ... 032
Reposted by Religious Archives GroupEcclesiastical History Society @eccleshistsoc.bsky.social · 28/04/2026Write for us! Call for blogposts now open to 15 May 😎 125
Reposted by Religious Archives GroupCBHC / RCAHMW @rcahmwales.bsky.social · 15/04/2026Take part in the Welsh Chapel Census 2026! Complete a short survey—whether you’re part of a chapel or reporting on one locally. Help create a vital snapshot of Wales’s chapel heritage. zurl.co/kOijN Press release: zurl.co/W38UP 065
Reposted by Religious Archives GroupCBHC / RCAHMW @rcahmwales.bsky.social · 15/04/2026Cymerwch ran yng Nghyfrifiad Capeli Cymru 2026! Cwblhewch arolwg byr—p'un a ydych chi'n rhan o gapel neu'n adrodd ar un yn lleol. Helpwch ni i greu ciplun hollbwysig o dreftadaeth capeli Cymru: zurl.co/bU4Lq Datganiad i'r Wasg: zurl.co/SwqYB 023
Reposted by Religious Archives GroupSalvation Army International Heritage Centre @salvarmyarchive.bsky.social · 13/04/2026🥳We're so pleased to announce that two Salvation Army periodicals are now available on the British Newspaper Archive. 'The War Cry' for 1879-1985 & 'The Social Gazette' for its entire run of 1893-1917. A total of more than 70,000 pages! 🙌 www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/titles/BL/war-cry 🔒 24018
Reposted by Religious Archives GroupLambeth Palace Library @lampallib.bsky.social · 14/04/2026Don't miss 'Routes in the Records II: Church of England’s Black History at the Archives' on Wednesday 22 April 2026 from 18:30 GMT via Zoom. Book your place @ tinyurl.com/3mryr9j6 042
Religious Archives Group @religiousarcgrp.bsky.social · 14/04/2026A list of the later medieval monks of St Albans Abbey 1349-1539 has been compiled, comprising around 540 individuals. Details of their careers have been uploaded as a spreadsheet on the Library & Archives pages of @stalbanscathedral.bsky.social website: www.stalbanscathedral.org/who-were-the...stalbanscathedral.orgWho Were the Monks?A database of the monks and lay brethren of St Albans Abbey. 051
Reposted by Religious Archives GroupEd Roberts @ecroberts.bsky.social · 08/04/2026Tomorrow! Still some space to register for anyone around in London. 0128