Arthur Lockey

Would like to become a member or a volunteer of the National Civilian World War 2 Memorial Trust (NCWW2MT) to help make the conservation of the National Picture Theatre a reality? If so, register your interest ➡️ https://bit.ly/2RxYjey

Closing date is 30 September.

Please don't #AskACurator (this one at the very least) how to solve these sums. #PoliceReview #Maths #Archives

Do you find family history webinars useful? Family Tree Webinars are making their programme of online talks FREE to view until 24 September - it's the perfect chance to brush up on your research skills!

https://familytreewebinars.com/intermediate_page.php?diply_nm=top10

View of #Hull from the docks taken from ‘The Century’s Progress - Yorkshire’ (1893) - ‘An Illustrated account of Yorkshire's industrial and commercial life in the 19th century’ Interesting descriptions of some of the the county’s #Victorian businesses #Yorkshire

Coming soon! @ihr_history's first ever #MOOC (free open online course) from @CHPPC_IHR, with @UoLondon Worldwide & @Coursera: Applied #PublicHistory: Places, People, Stories. Discover fascinating stories, learn from amazing projects, build your own toolkit. October 2020.

London's #policehistory is often to be found in unexpected places, such as @FoundlingMuseum in @MPSHolborn where #OnThisDay in 1829 the Commissioners swore in the first batch of Met constables, thirteen days before they were first sent out on patrol. #OnThisDayInHistory #OTD

The Tolhouse in Great Yarmouth was used as a gaol from the middle of the 1200s. Some of its earliest prisoners were put in The Hold, a dark, filthy & cramped cellar. Find out more: https://tinyurl.com/y59qfuzy #Tolhouse60 @NorfolkMuseums @timetidemuseum

There aren't many upsides to covid-19, but one of them is The National Archives opening up thousands of their online family history records for free! Here's how to make the most of this opportunity!

https://www.whodoyouthinkyouaremagazine.com/tutorials/how-to-make-the-most-of-free-online-family-history-records-from-the-national-archives/

Intrigued by my work with prisoner images & textiles? Fancy having a go yourself? New online workshop Embroidered Images is open for bookings now. It takes place on Saturday 14th November.
Find out more and book here: https://ruthsinger.com/criminalquilts/criminal-herstories/talks-and-events/criminal-quilts-embroidered-images-online-workshop-with-ruth-singer/