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Melinda Haunton

@melindahaunton.bsky.social

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Archivist historian train traveller perennially anxious frequently cooking always interested Tbh if you RT more than you comment I'm unlikely to follow back. I like to chat. UK based.

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Melinda Haunton @melindahaunton.bsky.social · Nov 10

Hello. If you're new to me, please know a *lot* of this feed is pictures of my feet as evidence of having reluctantly gone for a daily walk (#UnconfinedWalks). See also cups of tea (#TeaUp) and a Saturday night social (#ConfinedCocktails). In between there may be some archives.

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David Underdown @davidunderdown.bsky.social · 1h

#DigiPres the Digital Archiving Department at The National Archives (UK) is currently looking for a Digtial Archivist (Transfer) www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/jobs.cgi... and 2 Data Engineers www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/jobs.cgi.... ce.gov.uk/csr/jobs.cgi...

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Philip Ball @philipcball.bsky.social · 1h

Just popped into the Royal Institution for a coffee, to discover they have a lovely display on benzene to mark the bicentenary of Faraday's discovery of it. Here are his notes, his paper, and one of his first samples. Glorious.

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Melinda Haunton @melindahaunton.bsky.social · 2h

I don't have time to follow the cricket today and... well, that's probably for the best.

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Derbyshire Record Office @derbyshiredro.bsky.social · 3h

We wouldn't necessarily recommend storing a Great Seal in an old sweets box and wrapping it in plastic, but we can't deny that it kept this magnificent seal of Elizabeth I safe!

#seal #archiveconservation #16thCentury

A large brown pendant seal, lying in a round carboard container and wrapped in transparant plastic.

The underside of the cardboard container, advertising 'other popular flavours', such as 'Luxury Candies', 'Peppermint Creams' and 'Jersey Toffees'.

The Great Seal of Elizabeth I, with the plastic wrapping removed. It depicts her standing, holding the orb and sceptre.

The verso of the Great Seal, showing Elizabeth I astride a horse, holding the orb and sceptre.

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Royal Berkshire Archives @berksarchives.bsky.social · 3h

This month’s newly catalogued collections include a wide range of political papers including records of associations, individual election campaigns and social clubs. Discover what they reveal in our latest Just Catalogued blog: bit.ly/42BFUlS

Notice to members about subscribing to the servants Christmas box

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Explore Your Archive @exploreyourarchive.bsky.social · 23h

📣The EYA Resource Team is working on the 'ArchI’ve Learned' project and would love to hear from you!📣

This project will connect archives, schools and young people, and boost awareness of our sector.

Please click the link to complete the survey:

forms.office.com/e/ALrtENDn0w

#ExploreYourArchive

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Melinda Haunton @melindahaunton.bsky.social · 4h

True, though my visit plan is somewhat lurgy-impacted. So I shall be looking around suspiciously at all times for germs.

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Claire Boardman @claireboardman.bsky.social · 4h

Last few tickets available if you're in London on the 18th 👇

LIVINGMAPS @livingmaps.bsky.social · 7d

Interested in creating more inclusive maps? Join us for a hands-on workshop on the 18th October to learn about and practice inclusive mapping www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/inclusive-...

Inclusive Mapping Workshop: Creating a Design Brief

Join us for a hands-on workshop to learn about and practice inclusive mapping

www.eventbrite.co.uk

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Melinda Haunton @melindahaunton.bsky.social · 4h

Morning all. Contemplating a short site visit later as the number of delayed Tube lines racks up while I'm watching.

Mug of tea, in front of monitor showing Transport for London homepage

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Melinda Haunton @melindahaunton.bsky.social · 6h

When having an inexplicably bad day, always always check in with how much sleep you've had. I know this. Do I do it? As if.

Anyway, I was asleep by 10 and I feel rather better today.

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Christopher Hilton @chilton-bb.bsky.social · 6h

Full details about the Colquhoun and MacBryde exhibition - the first by the two Roberts since 1962, apparently, here: www.charleston.org.uk/exhibition/r...

Charleston — Robert MacBryde and Robert Colquhoun: Artists, Lovers, Outsiders

Explore the lives and work of the 'Two Roberts'

www.charleston.org.uk

Melinda Haunton @melindahaunton.bsky.social · 17h

You know, I think I'm going to bed. To read, initially. But that.

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Melinda Haunton @melindahaunton.bsky.social · 18h

Wild optimism. Although there's still the bit where there's some kind of catastrophe and the whole world has to come together to save humanity. Which. Hmm.

Melinda Haunton @melindahaunton.bsky.social · 18h

Oh, in which case maybe I'm open to the future after all? Such conflictedness.

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Ashmolean Museum, Oxford @ashmoleanmuseum.bsky.social · 21h

This extraordinarily vibrant green-glazed jar was made in China in the 8th century.

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Melinda Haunton @melindahaunton.bsky.social · 18h

Awkward for urgent wees. I am not suited for the future at all.

Melinda Haunton @melindahaunton.bsky.social · 18h

The Americans is still free on C4, and the 1980s feel a very long way away now.

Melinda Haunton @melindahaunton.bsky.social · 18h

I was in sandals yesterday! But it's getting there. Chilly first thing today.

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Melinda Haunton @melindahaunton.bsky.social · 19h

It's so good. And also bad, but I don't care.

Melinda Haunton @melindahaunton.bsky.social · 19h

Whoa. A stopped clock etc, Netflix has just told me The Diplomat series 3 comes back shortly. (I am off Netflix this month, but that gloriously trashy show would tempt me back next even if I didn't have Christmas movie needs. Which I absolutely do.)

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Melinda Haunton @melindahaunton.bsky.social · 19h

It's made me think Sunday after next, when the clocks change, I might repeat my favourite ever #DistanceDrift, collecting colourful items to make a "shrine" somewhere lovely. It's such a cheerful thing on a dark day.

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Melinda Haunton @melindahaunton.bsky.social · 19h

Minimalist #UnconfinedWalks to and from the office. It is dark today and I'm pretending I have SAD as an excuse for my mood. Good leaves though.

Feet in slim brown boots on pavement strewn with various gold and brown leaves, quite small

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Melinda Haunton @melindahaunton.bsky.social · 20h

Love a cooked yoghurt marinade/dip thing. It looks like nothing on earth, but it's worth it.

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Caroline Sampson @sampscaroline.bsky.social · 23h

Grumpy today and it's grey and dismal so #UnconfinedWalks along the cycle route because it's good for autumn colour. The textures and rich colour have brightened me up a bit.

A tarmac path leading through trees and bushes full of autumn colours

A pattern of leaves of different colours and sizes

Autumn leaves, fruits, berries and flowers arranged in a pattern

A salmon pink leaf overlaid with berries and fruits of different colours

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Melinda Haunton @melindahaunton.bsky.social · 21h

Those are very lovely arrangements.

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