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OldRailwayAccidents @rwldproject.bsky.social · 14h

Fascinating approach! Always interested in community production like this - such an important and meaningful engagement tool.

If willing to share, which NT property was this? Would like to find out more. Thanks!

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OldRailwayAccidents @rwldproject.bsky.social · 15h

Lovely!

Was pleased to find a folder out in the kitchens at Godolphin in Cornwall last year that detailed the staff who worked there over the years, so your work has continued 😀

And v much a sign of the times that staff were once overlooked... less of that now, thankfully!

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Rob Bonser-Wilton @waterloosunsetrail.bsky.social · 1d

In previous life I volunteered for
National Trust researching staff histories of one of its premier Estates,aspect which fascinates family history researchers & public today.Alas when privileged curators took possession of Estates 75+years ago,no value placed on caring for records of ‘below stairs’!

OldRailwayAccidents @rwldproject.bsky.social · 1d

Popular #RailwayHistory suffers from fetishisation of engineers & designers: the 'great men of history' approach.

#Railway200

Would rather have the more typical voices of workers recorded, but still:

Appeal for recording of famous steam loco engineer Nigel Gresley share.google/IuK1qpnp7iWo...

Appeal for recording of famous steam loco engineer Nigel Gresley - BBC News

Sir Nigel Gresley designed over 2,000 locomotives, including the famous Flying Scotsman and Mallard.

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Liz Craig @willsmanonename.bsky.social · 16h

Booking for the 2026 Guild of #OneNameStudies conference in Portsmouth is now open! Even if you’re not a one-namer, the topics are relevant to anyone interested in #FamilyHistory or #LocalHistory. Find out more & book here 👉🏻 one-name.org/guild-confer...
#AncestryHour

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OldRailwayAccidents @rwldproject.bsky.social · 1d

Really is the town drain...

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Tube Mapper- Luke Agbaimoni @tubemapper.bsky.social · 1d

Tight Squeeze

As I just happened to be passing through Hendon Central Underground station, I couldn't resist capturing a train departing into one of the tight tunnels that are viewable at the end of the platform.

It always amazes me that the trains fit 😅

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OldRailwayAccidents @rwldproject.bsky.social · 1d

Should be an interesting #Railway200 working group meeting this morning - lots to catch up on after last month ...

... but also keen to hear more about what's left to come: it ain't over yet!

#RailwayHistory

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OldRailwayAccidents @rwldproject.bsky.social · 1d

Oh, look!

History in practice ... another design/ tech we've done before, coming back around, here on environmental & economic grounds.

@lr-foundation.bsky.social

The century-old ship sail technology finally catching on - BBC News share.google/4shumvYj8gUQ...

The century-old ship sail technology finally catching on - BBC News

The rotors, first used in 1925 on a journey to Scotland, are being revived to help emissions in shipping.

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OldRailwayAccidents @rwldproject.bsky.social · 1d

😬😱😫 but v much been there! 🤦‍♂️

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OldRailwayAccidents @rwldproject.bsky.social · 1d

Popular #RailwayHistory suffers from fetishisation of engineers & designers: the 'great men of history' approach.

#Railway200

Would rather have the more typical voices of workers recorded, but still:

Appeal for recording of famous steam loco engineer Nigel Gresley share.google/IuK1qpnp7iWo...

Appeal for recording of famous steam loco engineer Nigel Gresley - BBC News

Sir Nigel Gresley designed over 2,000 locomotives, including the famous Flying Scotsman and Mallard.

share.google

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Adam Chapman @adamchapman.bsky.social · 1d

This blog from @lrylandepton.bsky.social draws together the participatory elements in @vch-home.bsky.social's work. Producing high-quality, primary-sourced, peer-reviewed texts which speak to, and drawn on, the communities they describe is no mean feat!

Victoria County History @vch-home.bsky.social · 1d

We're pleased to share the latest in a mini-series of blogs for @ihr.bsky.social's 'On History' reflecting on the ways in which community partnerships inform our work.

@lrylandepton.bsky.social shows how engaging with the community of Langley Burrell near Chippenham fed into her new book. 1/2

From Heritage Trail to History Book: The Story of Langley Burrell - On History

Dr Louise Ryland-Epton describes the gestation of her Victoria County History (VCH), Partnership Publication, which illuminates how VCH research engages with local communities and, in partnership, can...

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OldRailwayAccidents @rwldproject.bsky.social · 1d

🚨EXHIBITION OPENS TODAY!🚨

'The south coast's forgotten railway workers' - now on at the University of Portsmouth, until 17 December.

Head to Park Building, King Henry I St (by the Guildhall).

Monday-Thursday, 9-7; Friday 9-6 - all welcome!

#Railway200

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Poster, showing a colour image of a steam engine leaving Fratton station in Portsmouth, with smoke billowing. Underneath, text gives the exhibition title 'The south coast's forgotten railway workers' and details of the dates (13 October-17 December) and venue (Park Building, University of Portsmouth, King Henry I Street; open Monday-Friday). Includes logos of Railway 200, the University of Portsmouth Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, and the University of Portsmouth Centre of Excellence for Heritage Innovation.

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OldRailwayAccidents @rwldproject.bsky.social · 2d

Just 2 days to go on this - time to get reading!

#Railway200 #RailwayHistory #TransportHistory #MobilityHistory

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The Journal of Transport History @jtransporthist.bsky.social · 20d

Dear Followers,

‼️JTH created an open-access collection of papers to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the first railway journey in Britain‼️

Check it out here: journals.sagepub.com/topic/collec...

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OldRailwayAccidents @rwldproject.bsky.social · 2d

Very interesting - thanks Steve! 👏👍

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OldRailwayAccidents @rwldproject.bsky.social · 2d

Oh, that's sad news. Gerald gave one of the best papers I've seen, early in my PhD days - delivered 45 mins of interesting, coherent argument without notes or aids. Very impressive stuff. And obviously responsible for some excellent #RailwayHistory.

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OldRailwayAccidents @rwldproject.bsky.social · 2d

"it's great we've got this national nature reserve, but if we're not careful we'll forget about the social history"

Significant point about peopling landscapes - & training, too!

Crowle Peatland Railway: Little trains in land of the Tiddy Mun - BBC News share.google/nUAx5Bz6A6rw...

Crowle Peatland Railway: Little trains in land of the Tiddy Mun - BBC News

Once a vast complex of peat works, this Isle of Axholme landscape is home to legendary bog spirits.

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OldRailwayAccidents @rwldproject.bsky.social · 2d

😱😫😔

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Hetan Shah @hetanshah.bsky.social · 3d

This is such a clever idea on taking kids to museums/galleries
www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...

Nadia from London has an idea that sounds such fun you'll be booking a day out asap.
"I've always loved museums," she says,
"but they can be overwhelming for children. For decades now, I've done something called 'playing postcards'
We do
the museum backwards, visiting the gift shop first. Each child gets to choose three postcards. Then they take it in turns to find that particular artwork in the museum and give us a little information about the piece from the details on the postcard, or from any gallery plaque. At the end of this treasure-hunt-style activity, we vote for our favourite in the cafe."

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OldRailwayAccidents @rwldproject.bsky.social · 2d

Nice blog post about our Portsmouth Area Railway Pasts exhibition, on display at the University of Portsmouth from tomorrow!

Pop into Park Building (near the Guildhall), King Henry I St, to see it - open M-Th 9-7 & F 9-6: all welcome!

@uophistory.bsky.social

history.port.ac.uk?p=3653

Community collaboration in action

Over the last year, the History team’s Dr Mike Esbester, Senior Lecturer in History, has been working with a local history group to find out more about our region’s railway workers. Here he reveals…

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OldRailwayAccidents @rwldproject.bsky.social · 3d

If you're at today's University of Portsmouth open day, pop in to the exhibition space in Park Building & see our exhibition!

A great example of collaboration that's at the heart of the @uophistory.bsky.social team - incl Mike, who co-produced this exhibition!

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OldRailwayAccidents (@rwldproject.bsky.social)

Exhibition reassembled in the new venue! Opening Monday - at the University of Portsmouth's Park Building, on King Henry I street. Come down & discover 'The south coast's forgotten railway workers' -…

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OldRailwayAccidents @rwldproject.bsky.social · 3d

Thank you Cathy! 😃❤️

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OldRailwayAccidents @rwldproject.bsky.social · 3d

Thank you - and good news: the exhibition hasn't gone too far!

Available from Monday till 17 December, at the University of Portsmouth's Park Building 😃

Hope you get to it & find it interesting - let us know, please!

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OldRailwayAccidents @rwldproject.bsky.social · 3d

Exhibition reassembled in the new venue!

Opening Monday - at the University of Portsmouth's Park Building, on King Henry I street.

Come down & discover 'The south coast's forgotten railway workers' - all welcome.

On until 17 December!

#Railway200

5 pull up banners, and a display banner with 4 smaller posters, all detailing railway work and railway workers in the Portsmouth area.

6 pull up banners, and several display boards with smaller posters, all detailing railway work and railway workers in the Portsmouth area.

Wide-angle view of the exhibition space, showing pull-up banners of exhibition, blue carpet, white walls and harsh strip lights above.

OldRailwayAccidents @rwldproject.bsky.social · 3d

And if you're coming to tomorrow's open day (yes, a Sunday!), you get a sneak preview - enjoy!

The exhibition is a lovely example of how @uophistory.bsky.social is engaged with our community.

Glad to have got it ready for tomorrow - a bonus for all involved and for our open day guests!

OldRailwayAccidents @rwldproject.bsky.social · 3d

Exhibition reassembled in the new venue!

Opening Monday - at the University of Portsmouth's Park Building, on King Henry I street.

Come down & discover 'The south coast's forgotten railway workers' - all welcome.

On until 17 December!

#Railway200

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OldRailwayAccidents @rwldproject.bsky.social · 3d

Do come and see the exhibition - and please make use of the feedback facility: either cards provided on site (bring your own pen!) or via the QR code.

We really value the feedback & it helps us with the exhibition: thank you!

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OldRailwayAccidents @rwldproject.bsky.social · 3d

Exhibition reassembled in the new venue!

Opening Monday - at the University of Portsmouth's Park Building, on King Henry I street.

Come down & discover 'The south coast's forgotten railway workers' - all welcome.

On until 17 December!

#Railway200

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