Historian. Investigator on AHRC-funded 'Small Performances'. Books: Pen+Print; John Baskerville; James Watt; Paris Underground; Tart Cards; Kynoch Press.

Birmingham, Truro, Cote d'Azur
Joined June 2008
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Dr Caroline Archer–Parre explores eighteenth-century typeface punches and how a three-year funded project by BCU and Cambridge scholars is reshaping our understanding: theironroom.wordpress.com/20… Ref: WK/B11/1140 @LibraryofBham @TypeTweets @Baskerville1707 @PrintHistory
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Wow, in less than 24 hours, we reached over 10,000 signatures - thank you ❤️ We need 100,000 for the matter to be considered for debate in Parliament. This could make a huge difference for the UK ceramics industry. Please help by signing & sharing: petition.parliament.uk/petit…
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There's a petition to help keep the Moseley Road Friends Institute open for the community in Birmingham. The Institute opened in 1897 commissioned by Richard Cadbury. Please sign and share: bit.ly/41jk1GW Photos: Tony Hisgett cc by SA 2.0
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#MoseleySociety wish to appoint an Archivist to re-catalogue their collections. If you are interested please email them at [email protected] for further details @LibraryofBham @moseleyhistory
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We need your help to #SaveDenby! We are sad to share that we may be forced to close and a British institution could be lost. We need your help: 1. Share this post 2. Sign the government petition 3. Buy Denby 4. Visit us at the Pottery Village Read more: denbypottery.com/pages/save-…
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My account is under heavy spam from cat haters ;( If you see this post, PLEASE comment, like, and repost, even if it's just a 🐱🐾 or a dot. Doing all of that would be great. Even if you can't do all of that, at least leave a comment. 😮‍💨
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#CityOf1000Trades Bisset’s 1800 Poetic Survey Round Birmingham is one of the earliest examples of a Birmingham trade directory. Find out more about directories here: theironroom.wordpress.com/20… @LibraryofBham
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We’ve been busy planning a big year as we celebrate our 30th anniversary 🎉 Our new Family-Friendly Weekend Tours are already proving popular. Book early to avoid missing out! nationalprintmuseum.ie/whats… #VisitDublin #ThingsToDoWithKids
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The Museum’s collaboration with Anthony Burrill goes on pre-launch release tomorrow - celebrating the enduring power of print as a tool for creativity, communication, and social impact. Photos Mark Henderson Supported by @DCCIreland #AnthonyBurrill #IrishDesignWeek
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#BirminghamHistory Don’t forget to Join us for the annual Chris Upton Memorial Lecture on Monday 3rd November at 5.30pm -theironroom.wordpress.com/20… Image Ref: MS 897,Volume II, Image 218 @LibraryofBham @TypeTweets @BaskervilleSoc
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#SundayShowcase this week is Japanned Papier Mache and Tinware, c 1740 – 1940 by Yvonne Jones. A history of the industry which centred on three towns in the West Midlands - Birmingham, Wolverhampton and Bilston Ref - LF 66.71 @LibraryofBham
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Join us for the annual Chris Upton Memorial Lecture on Mon 3rd November at 5.30pm tinyurl.com/UptonBaskerville Prof. Caroline Archer-Parré will be giving her talk: Inhuming and exhuming: John Baskerville’s death, burial, and post-mortem life @LibraryofBham @TypeTweets @BaskervilleSoc
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Did you know... ✨
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This weekend, you should read this! James Mosley: Through his ideas, collecting and dogged research, the former St Bride librarian has shown that printing history can be both lively and opinionated. The world of typography owes him a great debt. eyemagazine.com/feature/arti…
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A triumphant appearance at the Norwich Independent Book and Zine Fair last week. Many keepsakes were printed, new friends were made, and even a few zines created ... Thanks to Gill Renouf, Florence Okoye and Paul W. Nash (@PrOGPaul) for manning the stall.
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I am talking about Gutenberg and early type-manufacture (and The Catholicon) in Oxford on Thursday evening. If anyone would like a zoom link it will be available from the Society's Secretary (contact via the website). #OxfordBibliographicalSociety
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The History West Midlands website will be closing on 30 June. There is still time to explore the many articles, short films and podcasts about the history of the region. See online #book shop for clearance sale! historywm.com/
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Sunday 11 May, Discover Birmingham's hidden History, Warstone Lane Cemetery Tour 12 noon, Key Hill Tours 2pm ( Key Hill 2 for 1 Offer) #JohnBaskerville #Iceageboulder #LastTowncrier #WilliamMurphyRiots #JosephChamberlain Link eventbrite.co.uk/o/friends-o…
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At last, the new monograph from the PLA ...
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